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What is a varicocele? Varicocele is a violation of the venous outflow of blood from the gonads (testicles). Most often, this pathology occurs in adolescent boys and in 97% - 99% of cases it develops on the left side. The disease is manifested by dilation of the veins of the testicle (sperm). In a m

The main symptoms of phlebitis of the lower extremities Chronic or acute inflammation of the venous wall is called phlebitis. There are cerebral, post-injection (signs of post-injection phlebitis will be discussed below), migratory, allergic, painful and portal vein phlebitis. According to the local

Symptoms and treatment of biliary tract dyskinesia Difficult passage of bile through the ducts is diagnosed as dyskinesia of the biliary tract. This condition consists in increased or excessively impaired functioning of the biliary tract, pathological changes in the tissues of the liver and gall bla

Help in transporting bedridden patients from the hospital home Inpatients can stay in hospital for a long time, but they are often sent home to continue supportive therapy under outpatient supervision. Independent transportation of such patients by relatives can lead to complications, so it is advis

Symptoms of tuberculosis in children and adults. Treatment Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Koch's bacillus). Detecting the first signs of tuberculosis will help to start treatment in a timely manner and save the patient from the consequences of this

Sepsis - what kind of disease is it: diagnosis, treatment, prognosis Sepsis is damage to the body by pathogenic microorganisms that have entered the blood. It can be caused by streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, as well as viruses, fungi and protozoa. Most

Causes of hydropericardium, its signs and treatment with modern methods The pericardium is a two-layered pouch that houses the heart. Hydropericardium is the appearance of excess fluid between these layers. Normally, the amount of fluid is from 15 to 50 ml, but in some cases it can increase several

What is celiac disease. Diagnosis and treatment Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by gluten intolerance. For the first time, doctors mentioned this disease 2 thousand years ago. But the pathology was thoroughly studied only in the last century, at the same time a special diet was develop

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It ranks third in terms of mortality in Ukraine. Every year, 6,913 new cases are detected in our country, 17% of patients have not survived since the disease was detected. These are the data of the National Cancer Registry. Screening can change the

First aid for a suffocation attack Asphyxia (suffocation) is a condition characterized by a sharp lack of oxygen and an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues. Asphyxia occurs as a result of impaired external breathing. Causes of a feeling of suffocation in the throat: mechanical obst

Vomiting as a sign of poisoning - treatment Vomiting is the main sign of poisoning by food products, chemicals, salts of heavy metals, gases and other toxic substances. This is a rather dangerous symptom, so you need to know what to do in case of severe vomiting in a 2-3-year-old child or an adult.

How to treat dyscirculatory encephalopathy of the brain Dyscirculatory encephalopathy is a chronic lesion of the nervous tissue of the brain, the cause of which is impaired blood circulation. This is a progressive pathology. Irreversible changes in the brain lead not only to the instability of the e

BE DIFFERENT In this article, we will dwell on the nuances of treatment of varicose veins, especially the most difficult category of patients with advanced forms of the disease with the presence of complications. We will tell you about the features of our approaches to surgical treatment and how the

Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: prevention and treatment Decubitus ulcers are areas of necrosis and ulceration of soft tissues. The reasons for their occurrence are pressure on tissues from hard surfaces and bony protrusions and friction, which lead to impaired blood circulation. The pres

Symptoms and treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw Osteomyelitis of the jaw is an infectious purulent inflammation that covers the bones of the jaw and leads to osteonecrosis. This is a dangerous disease that can cause extremely serious complications. Symptoms of osteomyelitis of the lower j

Why does a white coating appear on the baby's tongue during breastfeeding Microorganisms live and reproduce on the mucous membrane of the tongue. Plaque on the tongue occurs when its surface is colonized by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells get "trapped" between the tongue papillae. H

Parents have a lot of questions: how to take care of a newborn, can a baby have a sore throat, how is his bad health expressed? Can a baby have a sore throat? Inflammatory processes in human respiratory organs are usually illustrated by hyperemia (redness), pain, irritation of the mucous membrane.