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Electrotherapy - the essence of the method, indications and contraindications for electrotherapy with pulsed currents Electrotherapy is a physical procedure based on the controlled effect of electric current on the body. It is used in rehabilitation, as well as in cosmetology. There are certain cont
Symptoms and treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia The restless 21st century provokes a large number of diseases "from nerves". Therefore, patients are often interested in the question of the symptoms and treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia (VSD), which belongs to this group of diseases.
Where to do breast ultrasound Ultrasound of the mammary glands is an innovative diagnostic method that allows the doctor to assess the structure of the tissue of the organ and detect pathological changes in it in the early stages of development. The advantages of the examination include the absence
Postthrombotic disease of the lower extremities: causes, treatment Postthrombotic disease (PTH, postphlebitic syndrome) occurs after the thrombosis of the main veins (on the background of chronic venous insufficiency). The cause of post-thrombotic syndrome and chronic venous insufficiency is a viola
How to recognize and treat allergic contact dermatitis in children and adults Injury of the skin by various chemical agents can lead to its inflammation. If these substances have allergenic properties, contact allergic dermatitis occurs, the symptoms of which are quite easy to recognize, but treatme
Cancer of the breast gland, also known as Paget's cancer, — a malignant neoplasm that is localized in the area of the nipple-areolar complex. Neoplasia is rare: its prevalence among cases of oncological diseases of the mammary glands according to various sources is from 0.5 to 5%. Men and w
Prevention of food poisoning in adults and children Food poisoning is a disease that occurs as a result of eating poor-quality food. Common symptoms of food poisoning in adults are inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and general intoxication. This condition is often accompanied by dehydration
Symptoms of gonorrhea in women and men Gonorrhea is an infectious disease transmitted sexually. The causative agent of gonorrhea is the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The disease spreads through sexual contact with an infected person. Gonorrhea can be contracted during vaginal, oral and anal sex
Lupus erythematosus - what kind of disease is it. Causes, symptoms, treatment Lupus erythematosus is one of the most complex diseases, which is characterized by an attack of the body's immune system on its own cells. Diagnosis of lupus is usually not difficult, the difficulty is that the pathology a
Treatment of osteoporosis of the joints, symptoms, prevention Osteoporosis is a pathological condition characterized by a decrease in the strength of bones, an increase in their fragility and the destruction of bone tissue. Osteoporosis of the joints is treated by an orthopedist, a rheumatologist an
Treatment of osteoporosis of the joints, symptoms, prevention Osteoporosis is a pathological condition characterized by a decrease in the strength of bones, an increase in their fragility and the destruction of bone tissue. Osteoporosis of the joints is treated by an orthopedist, a rheumatologist an
Lochiometer after childbirth and cesarean section: signs, treatment Lochiometer is the postpartum accumulation and retention in the uterine cavity of lochia - secretions consisting of blood, mucus and disintegrated organic structures. This accumulation of secretion provokes an increase in the uterus
Basic rules for caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home Helping the child adapt to new conditions faster is the primary task of young parents. Observing the basic rules of caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home will be a good help in this. The baby is develo
More than half of children between the ages of three weeks and three months (sometimes a little longer) experience painful sensations in the abdomen - colic, associated with periodic intestinal spasms and excessive gas formation. The appearance of intestinal colic in a newborn gives parents a lot of
Colposcopy of the cervix What is advanced colposcopy Colposcopy is a research method that is carried out with the help of a special device - a colposcope. The examination refers to non-invasive procedures, it allows you to painlessly examine the vagina and cervix. In addition, if a malignant tumor
Providing first aid to a victim in a coma Coma is a severe unconscious state, characterized by a violation of the most important functions of the body, the absence of reflexes and suppression of consciousness. Coma can occur instantly or develop over several hours. The mechanism of its occurrence is
What you need to know about the removal of molluscum contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is an infectious disease with nodular rashes on the skin and mucous membranes. The infection is transmitted by contact and most often occurs in children under 10 years of age. Molluscum contagiosum is not a health
Huntington's chorea - etiology, symptoms. Treatment of hyperkinesis in children Huntington's chorea disease is hereditary and is characterized by severe damage to the central nervous system. The reason for its development is pathological changes in the human genome. It can affect not only the corte