What is the FODMAP diet and who is it recommended for?
The FODMAP diet is a specific diet plan that has been developed to alleviate the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal-related conditions. This diet focuses on...
How to deal with arthritis problems?
Arthritis, also known as arthritis, is a chronic condition that can significantly affect quality of life. It manifests itself as pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, making daily functioning...
Ways of diagnosing coeliac disease
Diagnosing coeliac disease in children is best started with genetic tests. These are even recommended by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (or ESPGHTN N)....
Computed tomography: useful information
Computed tomography (CT for short) is currently one of the most important imaging diagnostic techniques. The method uses X-rays, the same as in traditional X-rays.
Pregnancy and insomnia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Problems with falling asleep, frequent waking up resulting in inadequate sleep leading to excessive fatigue, occurring most often in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Coronavirus: how does the ban on leaving home affect more frequent alcohol use?
Isolation and the fact that many people are spending time alone due to the coronavirus pandemic is causing us to reach for alcohol more often. This is happening not only in Poland, but all over the...
Infantile colic - symptoms, causes, treatment
Infantile colic is a problem faced by many parents of small patients - it is estimated to occur in up to more than 25% of infants. Colic causes outright horror for some carers, but fortunately it...
What are the benefits of practising golf?
Golf is a sport that, at first glance, may seem elitist and demanding, but in fact offers many benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels. Practising golf is not only a way to enjoy the...
How to deal with anaemia problems?
Anaemia, also known as anaemia, is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in the blood is lower than normal. This can lead to a reduced ability of the blood...
Hypertension in pregnancy
Hypertension is diagnosed when values exceed 140-90 mmHg. It is a condition that requires special care for both the pregnant woman and the foetus. In addition to the implementation of...
Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscularatrophy is a genetically determined group of neuromuscular diseases. It is characterised by loss of spinal cord neurons leading to progressive paresis and muscle atrophy. In the spinal...
Factors influencing sexual attractiveness
There are some people who are simply attractive. Some people exude 'that something' and this does not necessarily have to do with outward appearance, an impeccable figure or a perfect complexion. Of...
Laryngeal cancer - cancer of smokers - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Laryngeal cancer is the most common cancer of the head and neck area. Men are affected about 7 times more often than women, but recently there has been an increasing incidence in women. The peak...
Prebiotics in the prevention of infections in children
In addition to their beneficial effects on gastrointestinal function, prebiotic GOS/FOS oligosaccharides, added to some modern milk mixes, are likely to have an additional effect in reducing the...
The DASH diet
The DASH diet was developed by specialists at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the United States (NHLBI, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute), who observed a relationship...
Type 1 diabetes in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is a systemic disease characterised by hyperglycaemia due to a lack of insulin action. Over the past 25 years, the incidence of type 1 diabetes has increased rapidly...
Medication in hypertension - why take it regularly?
Treatment for hypertension is usually planned for an indefinite period of time and is carried out throughout life. The type of blood pressure lowering medication and its dosage is determined by...
Codeine addiction
Addiction is defined as a strong need to perform certain actions, movements, gestures, to consume specific foods or drugs. It is a very broad concept and, importantly, nowadays one can become...
Do peers influence our child's behaviour?
The peer group has a huge impact on children's behaviour, conduct and perception of the world and others. This is already noticeable in the pre-school period. At this stage, children learn to play...
Positive allergy skin tests
Allergy skin tests are an important test in the diagnosis of allergies. In particular, they detect hypersensitivity to specific allergens caused by IgE-dependent mechanisms (type I reaction).
