Signs, symptoms and abnormal clinical laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (21 contents)
General disease symptoms and features (13 contents)
Do memory problems always mean dementia?
Dementia diseases are feared by those who may suffer from them, as well as their relatives. The concern is mainly related to the extent to which such conditions affect a person's daily functioning....
Does a fever in a child always need to be brought down?
A fever in a child is one of the most common reasons for visiting the doctor. The appearance of an elevated body temperature is a cause for concern, but does an elevated body temperature really...
Medical cannabis - frequently asked questions (ALPQ)
Since ancient times, cannabis cultivation has taken place in many countries around the world. At every stage of history, one can find information about the use of cannabis for various purposes....
Pocovid syndrome in children (PIMS-TS): what is this entity and how is it treated?
COVID-19 is a disease about which we are likely to learn many more interesting and sometimes frightening things in the future. Some information on this entity is already available: COVID-19 was...
Syncope - can it be indicative of heart disease?
Syncope is a temporary and self-limiting loss of consciousness characterised by a sudden, acute onset and a spontaneous and complete return of consciousness. The immediate cause of this condition is...
Child with a fever
Most febrile illnesses in children are viral infections, which do not require treatment. Mild infections, such as otitis media or pharyngitis, are diagnosed on the basis of a careful history and...
Syncope - causes. When should syncope cause concern?
Syncope is a brief, temporary loss of consciousness that is caused by a decrease in blood supply to the brain or a decrease in oxygen delivery to that organ. Fortunately, most cases of syncope are...
Therapeutic management of disorders of equilibrium and dizziness
An imbalance disorder, or vertigo, is a condition resulting from a disturbance in one of the components of the balance system. The number of connections and the variety of synapses make it extremely...
Anorexia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The onset of anorexia in the worst case can even be life-threatening. This is mainly due to the consequences of nutritional deficiencies, the deficit of which dysregulates the work of basically every...
Post-exertional syncope - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone resulting from reduced blood flow through the brain. It is estimated that approximately 15% of children and adolescents experience at...
Three-day fever (sudden erythema) - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Three-day fever, or sudden erythema, is an acute, rash-like viral illness. Infants and young children (usually 6-18 months of age) are mainly affected. Incidence after 4 years of age is rare....
