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Breaking stones in the ureter - indications and contraindications Lithotripsy - crushing of kidney and bladder stones using ultrasonic shock waves. This is a good alternative to surgical intervention, because the method is less traumatic. Lithotripsy can be performed at any endosurgery and lithotrip

What you need to know about prosthetics in case of complete dentition of the lower jaw Adentia is the absence of some teeth in the oral cavity. Pathology can be both congenital and acquired. The second is much more common. Partial secondary adentia - the absence of several teeth of the upper or lowe

Causes, clinical manifestations and treatment of seborrhea of ​​the scalp Seborrhea is a pathological condition of the skin, which is characterized by a malfunction of the sebaceous glands. Pathology is widespread among teenagers and adults. Seborrheic dermatitis on the face in children is extremely

Neurofibromatosis in children: types, causes, symptoms, treatment What is neurofibromatosis? This is the name given to a group of diseases with similar clinical manifestations. The cause of neurofibromatosis is mutations in certain genes. It is believed that in half of the cases they are inherited f

The pituitary hormone prolactin is associated with the gender system and the reproductive function of the body. The development of some pathological conditions of the mammary glands depends on the level of prolactin. Galactorrhoea - what is it? In medical practice, a hormonal disorder caused by an

Pierre Marie cerebellar ataxia is a hereditary degenerative condition with a predominant lesion of the cerebellum (during histopathological examination, atrophy of cells of the cortex, nuclei of the cerebellum and pathways: spinocerebellar and pyramidal, is determined). The condition occurs in sever

Everyone knows the saying of Hippocrates: "We are what we eat!" However, with the development of the food industry and the food industry, in particular, children's food, it is increasingly difficult to choose the right product. The eyes wander, and the hands themselves try to put somet

Blood drops on toilet paper can be a sign of hemorrhoids – the most common rectal disease. However, perhaps it – symptoms of another disease: colon polyps, ulcerative colitis or even cancer. In 50% of cases, our patients with hemorrhoids in the initial stage receive treatment during the

Varicose veins - causes, features of treatment Varicose veins are irreversible dilation and/or lengthening of the veins (vessels that carry blood to the heart), which is accompanied by the formation of nodes and significant thinning of the vessel wall. Varicose veins are a very common disease: acco

Abdominal obesity - main symptoms, treatment, prevention With abdominal obesity, fat deposits accumulate in the abdomen. There are two variants of it - subcutaneous and intra-abdominal. Experts consider the second type more dangerous, because it is often the background for the development of chro

Dysplasia of hip joints in children - degrees, symptoms and treatment Dysplasia of the hip joints in children is a frequently diagnosed pathology that is detected in newborns. Such disorders of the functions of the hip joints can lead to serious consequences, up to disability. Pathology can be cause

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

Causes, symptoms and treatment of heart failure Heart failure is a pathological condition in which the heart does not provide adequate blood flow, which leads to oxygen starvation and a lack of nutrients in the cells of the organs. Chronic cardiovascular failure is a consequence of almost every dise

Raynaud's disease: symptoms, causes, treatment Raynaud's disease is a disease of unknown etiology, the main manifestation of which is a spasm of blood vessels in the hands and feet in response to cold or emotional stress. Patients experience discomfort and discoloration of the skin on one or more fi

What is atresia, its types, treatment Atresia is a congenital absence or fusion of holes or channels that are present in a healthy body. This condition can be the result of a number of congenital and acquired causes during life. What is atresia, its causes By atresia, experts understand the complet

Causes of tinnitus, treatment Ringing and throbbing in the ears can occur for various reasons. To find out the truth, it is necessary to undergo an examination. Who to turn to when ringing in the ears? Such patients are treated by doctors of various profiles - depending on the disease that led to un

Hypertensive crisis: danger, causes, treatment Hypertensive crisis is a very serious pathological condition caused by a significant increase in blood pressure (BP). Emergency care for a hypertensive crisis involves taking measures to quickly lower blood pressure, otherwise the risk of possible comp

The influence of the sun on the skin Tan — it is the darkening of the skin due to the production of melanin pigment by the cells of the lower layer of the epidermis, called melanocytes, under the influence of ultraviolet UV rays, which activate them. Ultraviolet takes part in the natural