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Causes of dropsy of the testicle in men, treatment Pain, an increase in the size of the scrotum, intoxication - all this can be a symptom of various diseases, including dropsy of the testicle (hydrocele). Causes of dropsy of the testicle in men and its consequences The first reason is a development

Beginning of a cycle of articles about varicose veins: Myths about varicose veins. Myth 1: it will passMyths about varicose veins. Myth 2: you can coexist with varicose veins all your lifeMyths about varicose veins. Myth 3: varicose veins can be cured only surgicallyMyths about varicose vein

Prevention and treatment of diathesis in children The common term "diathesis" is not a diagnosis, as many believe for some reason. This is a congenital anomaly of the constitution - a borderline condition characterized by the risk of a number of diseases. The cause of diathesis in infants is a hered

Sometimes children have such an anomaly of the upper urinary tract as hydronephrosis. Usually, this disease is asymptomatic in its early stages. However, it is the diagnosis of hydronephrosis in the initial stages that makes it possible to avoid surgery. What is this diagnosis – hydronephrosi

Symptoms of inflammation of the sciatic nerve: nature of pain and its localization Diseases of the sciatic nerve are diagnosed quite often. They arise both as a result of the impact of a damaging factor (infection, cooling) directly on the nerve, and when the nerve is involved in the inflammatory

Cholelithiasis: diet, methods of treatment With gallstone disease, stones and sand are formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts. Understanding the results of the examination allows the specialist to stop the signs of gallstone disease: treatment is carried out taking into account the number of stone

24-hour trauma center Dobrobut in Kyiv A round-the-clock trauma center is a medical facility that is ready to provide emergency care for fractures, dislocations, shocks, and bleeding. Until relatively recently, there was no alternative to state trauma centers, but now the situation has changed. T

Cystostomy: definition, technique. Patient care after surgery Cystostomy is an operation to create a cystostomy - a connection between the bladder and the external environment for urine drainage. A cystostomy is an opening in the wall of the abdomen and bladder through which a tube is inserted into

Pregnancy planning: where to start and what to do The desire to conceive, carry and give birth to a healthy child will definitely come true with proper pregnancy planning. This process is not as simple as it seems, and medical help is indispensable. A woman will need to pass tests for various infect

What to do if you have lost your voice - doctor's advice What to do if the voice is lost or hoarse? This symptom may not mean anything, but sometimes it is a sign of serious diseases. Causes of voice loss The voice may not disappear completely (this is called dysphonia), more often we encounter hoa

Treatment of damaged tendons by suturing A tendon is a bundle of connective tissue fibers that attaches to a muscle. The treatment of tendon injuries is quite difficult - in case of their complete or partial rupture, doctors have to apply stitches. If the technique of the procedure is violated, vari

Arrhythmia – this is the name of a group of heart contraction disorders in medicine. This condition can be manifested by a marked slowing or increased heartbeat. Patients often note a disordered heart rhythm with a mandatory "freezing". It is necessary to clearly know what should and what shou

Coronary stenting is a minimally invasive intervention that allows restoring the patency of narrowed coronary vessels due to the atherosclerotic process. To do this, the doctor installs special implants - coronary stents - in the affected areas of the coronary vessels. A stent is a special frame

Forms of infantile cerebral palsy (CP) Childish cerebral palsy is a group of diseases characterized by disturbances in the motor, nervous, intellectual and speech spheres. Forms of infantile cerebral palsy: mono-, tera-, paraparalyses, various paresis, unsteadiness of gait, impaired muscle tone, hyp

In Ukraine and most developed countries, diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the main cause of premature death. Each year, strokes and heart attacks take the lives of more than twelve million people. Only by changing your lifestyle, you can achieve an effect comparable to diagnosis and treat

The main symptoms of pink roseola in an infant Roseola is a viral disease accompanied by a three-day fever and rash. The disease is most often diagnosed in children under the age of two. The symptoms of pink roseola in an infant are easily confused with rubella, allergies, and SARS. Quite often, ros

Myths about varicose veins. The first myth: it will pass. Varicose disease is known to many. It creates significant discomfort, worsens the quality of life, and sometimes distorts a person's appearance. But despite the fact that approaches to the treatment of this ailment are improved every year, ma

Signs and symptoms of cervical erosion Erosion of the cervix - damage to the mucous membrane. Violation of the normal state can be caused by physical and chemical factors. In some cases, the cause of erosion of the cervix in women who have not given birth can be an abnormality in the development of