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Neurorehabilitation after a stroke - features of its implementation A stroke is a severe brain injury that, even with a favorable outcome, provokes speech problems. Immediately after the attack, it is important to understand that the program of neurorehabilitation and correction of speech disorders
Causes of fainting in children and adults, first aid Fainting is a short-term loss of consciousness that lasts from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. Prolonged unconsciousness is dangerous for a person and requires resuscitation measures by qualified specialists. But providing first aid in case of fainting i
Thrombocytopenia - causes, symptoms and treatment A pathological reduction of platelets in the blood is called thrombocytopenia. It can be an independent disease or a symptom of another pathology. It is desirable to know the symptoms of thrombocytopenia in adults and children in order to respond to
Cervical cancer: treatment, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis The cervix is the lower third of the reproductive organ that protrudes into the vagina. Cancer develops with malignant degeneration of the cells of the epithelial layer. Diagnosis of cervical cancer in the early stages and timely initiatio
Myelography - what it is and what it shows Introduction of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid canal of the spinal column and taking pictures of bones, cavities, nerve roots and other structures of the spine is called myelography in official medicine. More recently, x-ray machines were used to ca
Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: stages of development and treatment Bed patients require close attention from both medical professionals and relatives. And after overcoming the acute phase of the main disease and stabilizing the patient's general well-being, the moment may come when you have
Causes, symptoms and treatment of rheumatism Rheumatism is a systemic disease that is most often localized in the pericardium. Rheumatism of the heart in adults is diagnosed extremely rarely. Most often, such a diagnosis is given to teenagers at the age of 15. But pathology can develop even in a ful
Ultrasound during pregnancy: features of the procedure Ultrasound examination (UZD) is a method of examining internal organs and tissues, which became possible thanks to the reflection of ultrasonic vibrations from structures of different densities. Ultrasound of the fetus at different stages of pre
Causes of vitiligo. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment Vitiligo is the discoloration of certain areas of the skin due to the loss of pigment in them. The disease is not a threat to health and life, it is only an aesthetic defect. But the main problem is that radical means of treating viti
Exercise classes for scoliosis and other spine problems Remedial gymnastics is a key component of any rehabilitation program. Medical gymnastics doctors successfully use special exercises to correct disorders and improve the functions of the musculoskeletal system, recovery after injuries, operation
Causes of vitiligo. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment Vitiligo is the discoloration of certain areas of the skin due to the loss of pigment in them. The disease is not a threat to health and life, it is only an aesthetic defect. But the main problem is that radical means of treating viti
A sore throat can be a sign of various processes in the respiratory system and not only. Sometimes it goes away in a couple of hours, and sometimes it can be quite prolonged. In order to eliminate the cause of constant throat scratch, it is almost always necessary to consult a good otolaryngologist
Cervical dysplasia is a pathology of the reproductive system that belongs to the category of precancerous conditions. The danger of this disease lies in the absence of symptoms in the first degree of cervical dysplasia, which causes a significant increase in the risk of cancer. The term "dysplasia"
Clinical signs of anorexia nervosa, treatment and consequences Anorexia nervosa refers to behavioral reactions due to which food intake suffers. Anorexia nervosa is one of the most difficult medical problems to treat, and it is a condition in which a person purposefully goes to any lengths to lose w
Main symptoms of pet dander allergy Allergy to pets is an allergic reaction to proteins contained in the cells of the epidermis, saliva or urine of animals. The main symptoms of pet dander allergy are sneezing and runny nose. In some cases, this may manifest as difficulty breathing and an attack of
Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine is an innovative diagnostic method that allows obtaining a layer-by-layer image of the spine and spinal cord. The basis of the method is the phenomenon of nuclear magnetic resonance, thanks to which the tissues of the examined organ are scanned. The advantages
Intestinal infections in children and adults: symptoms and treatment Intestinal infections are a large group of pathologies, the cause of which is the penetration of pathogenic bacteria or viruses into the gastrointestinal tract. The main signs of an intestinal infection in adults and children are d
Main symptoms and treatment of lymphoma Lymphomas are a group of oncological diseases affecting the lymphatic system and internal organs. A characteristic sign of the disease is an increase in lymph nodes. The term "lymphoma" unites two large groups of diseases - Hodgkin's lymphoma (lymphogranulomat