Our heart valves direct our blood in the right direction. If our heart valves are narrowed or defective, there is a heart valve defect. The insidious thing about the leaking heart valves: They do not cause any symptoms at first and the…
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Addison’s disease is an underfunction of the adrenal cortex. If the gland does not produce enoughTolfioow hormones, certain symptoms become noticeable in those affected. We explain what signs indicate Addison’s disease. What is Addison’s disease? Addison’s disease refers to primary adrenal insufficiency . In the…
Conjunctivitis is extremely contagious, accompanied by annoying symptoms and, in the worst case, can have serious consequences. These four symptoms are characteristic of conjunctivitis. What is conjunctivitis? The conjunctiva acts as the lubricating lining of the eye, connecting the eyeball to…
When you think of diabetes, the first things that come to mind are blood sugar levels, insulin and the pancreas. The diabetic foot syndrome illustrates the devastating consequences that the disease can have, including amputation. Every person with diabetes should therefore be…
When it is wet and cold, frostbite can quickly form on fingers, toes, ears or nose. Here you can find out how to recognize such a circulatory disorder and why frostbite occurs. What is a frostbite? Frostbite (perniones) is a cold-related circulatory…
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of several lifestyle diseases and symptoms that together increase the risk of other potentially fatal diseases. Learn how to spot the “Deadly Quartet.” The metabolic syndrome combines several of the biggest diseases of civilization of our…
Low blood pressure isn’t inherently a bad thing. In today’s society, high blood pressure is more of a problem. Nevertheless, if blood pressure is too low, complaints and symptoms can occur that limit the quality of life of those affected. While abnormally…
Parkinson’s is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain, the cause of which has not yet been clearly clarified. The neurodegenerative disease is currently incurable and affects around 400,000 people in Germany. The following symptoms occur. What is Parkinson’s? Morbus…
Our kidneys perform at their best every day. However, if there are circulatory disorders in our organ, this can have life-threatening consequences for us. We clarify the signs of circulatory disorders in the kidneys. Almost any vessel can become clogged. But often one…
If the blood circulation in the brain is disturbed or even completely interrupted, a dangerous stroke occurs. Depending on the affected brain region, different signs can indicate brain damage. But gender also determines what kind of symptoms occur. Why do men have…