Hypertrichosis
For many people, the name of the disease - hypertrichosis - is unfamiliar. What is known about this rare condition?
Health benefits of coffee grounds
Everyone drinks coffee at least once a day. Scientific studies show that the grounds produced by brewing coffee have many valuable properties.
Necrotising fasciitis
A rare acute infection of the subcutaneous connective tissue is called necrotising fasciitis. What are the characteristics of this disease?
Type 1 diabetes and gastrointestinal bacteria?
Type 1 diabetes is an insidious disease that can affect patients of all ages (from very young children to the elderly). Research shows that the disease can be linked to bacteria living in our...
What are the causes of erythropoietic protoporphyria?
Few patients know what erythropoietic protoporphyria is. The direct causes of the development of this disease are still being sought.
Magnesium and its effects on the functioning of the body
Magnesium is an element that plays a very important role in our body. Importantly, it influences not only its development, but also its further functioning. It is simply referred to by many as the...
Causes of Proteus syndrome
Proteus syndrome is a genetically determined disease. What causes the development of this disease?
Heavy metal poisoning - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Elements (heavy metals, minerals), of which there are many, play a very important role in the human body. They are actually present everywhere. Many of us do not realise that their presence is...
Complications in diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is classified as a metabolic disease - it is associated with increased blood glucose levels. The disease can occur at different ages and several types are known. It is caused by a...
The role of magnesium in the body - part 1
Magnesium is an element whose function is invaluable in our body (both in its development and function). It is also used in the treatment of many diseases. It regulates living cells, influences blood...
Patient sputum examination
For the sputum examination, bronchial tree secretions are taken from the fasting patient, usually first thing in the morning. This is not saliva! The patient must sputum, expectorate and then spit...
Poisoning from legal highs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Afterburners are a very popular topic at the moment. They are very dangerous drugs for our lives. In most cases they are taken by young people - but they often have no idea what they are taking (they...
Diabetes complications - hypoglycaemia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease with elevated blood sugar levels. This condition results from a defect in the production or action of insulin, which is secreted by the beat cells of the...
HCV testing
Statistics show that 78 % of Poles have not yet been tested for HCV infection in their lifetime.
Electrolyte disorders - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Many patients are unaware that they have a water-electrolyte imbalance. Water and electrolytes are among the most important elements in the proper functioning of our body.
Diet in case of constipation
Constipation is one of the most unpleasant complaints. The problem of having a bowel movement, the feeling of satiety in the stomach and intestinal torsion are familiar to many patients....
Hay fever vs. nasal salt
Here is a simple home remedy to relieve hay fever symptoms: Simply rinse your nose with a salt solution, even without herbs. Pour 1/2 teaspoon of salt or baking soda into a glass of warm water....
Diet in nephrolithiasis
People suffering from nephrolithiasis should minimise their intake of saturated fats (limit red meat, fried foods and hydrogenated fats in the diet).
Tunnel vision - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Tunnel vision, or peripheral vision, is described as reflecting looking from the depths of a well, tunnel or through a thin tube. It is the restriction of the field of vision to perceive objects...
About glucose and more... How does our body function?
In order to understand how the body works in different disease entities (for example, diabetes), it is necessary to familiarise oneself with how it functions when healthy.
