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What to do with signs of frostbite: first aid Frostbite – damage to body tissues as a result of low temperatures. With a cold injury, the skin first becomes cold and red, then loses sensitivity and turns pale. Most often, the nose, auricles, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes are frostbitten. Open skin

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - causes, treatment Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a pathology characterized by impulsivity, inattention, increased excitability and excessive activity. The syndrome develops in childhood, but can also be observed in adults. This conditio

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

Mini-invasive cardiac surgery in Ukraine is not inferior to the West in terms of service quality: prices are four or even ten times lower than European prices, and global transformations are taking place in the system of providing medical services. Thus, Ukraine has every chance to become a prominen

The main differences between emergency and emergency medical care In emergency cases, when qualified medical assistance is needed, the emergency number is usually dialed. However, not everyone knows that recently this service was divided into two divisions – urgent and fast. What is the diffe

Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis in an adult Tick-borne encephalitis (TE) is a viral infection characterized by a predominant damage to the central nervous system. Infection with tick-borne encephalitis occurs through a tick bite. The carriers of the virus are ixodid ticks, which are infected by

Main symptoms of phlegmon of the hand, diagnosis, treatment Phlegmon is a purulent process in adipose tissue, which is characterized by the absence of clear boundaries. Inflammation can quickly and unimpededly spread to soft tissues, presenting a real danger to the patient's health and life. How phl

Tongue cancer is an aggressive oncological disease that in most cases progresses rapidly. It gives numerous metastases in the lymph nodes of the neck, liver, can affect the lungs and bone system. Oncology of the tongue occurs mainly in people 50-60 years old, affecting the male body several times mo

Liposuction of different areas - features of the procedure Liposuction belongs to the category of cosmetic procedures that help reduce the volume and shape of adipose tissue in the human body. Many believe that this procedure cures obesity - this is not entirely true. Obesity is a disease that is di

How to treat candidal glossitis - causes, symptoms, methods of treatment Glossitis is an inflammation of tongue tissues, which can be both an independent disease and a symptom of another pathology. Read more about the causes of folded glossitis in children, methods of diagnosis and medical therapy.

Ovarian apoplexy causes, symptoms, treatment Ovarian apoplexy is a condition when it suddenly ruptures, accompanied by massive bleeding and acute pain. Most often, pathology is diagnosed in women of reproductive age, but some causes of ovarian apoplexy can provoke pathology in other periods of life.

Symptoms of jaundice in adults and children. Treatment Jaundice is a syndrome characterized by yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes. Jaundice is a clinical manifestation of various pathological conditions. Causes of physiological jaundice in newborns: immaturity of the enzyme system of th

Polio vaccination - should it be given and at what age Polio vaccination is the only way to protect a child from a viral disease, the consequences of which can lead to disability. The most severe manifestation of poliomyelitis is paralysis - in this case, the disease will begin immediately with a sh

Causes of geographical spots on the tongue Geographic tongue is a painful condition manifested by dystrophic and inflammatory processes of the mucous membrane of the tongue. It is characterized by alternating areas of peeling and thickening. It is important to know why geographic tongue appears in a

It is no secret that a cancer diagnosis changes a person's life. How to understand the forecasts, calm down and act correctly in order to receive quality help? and the best clinic for treatment? In order to get answers to questions and make the right decision, you need to consult with various speci

Baldness in men and women. Causes of alopecia, treatment Complete or partial loss of scalp hair is defined as alopecia. Baldness is most often diagnosed in men, but it also occurs in women after childbirth and in children. Causes of the development of alopecia Hair loss can occur for a variety of r

Symptoms and treatment of chronic sialadenitis and its acute form Sialoadenitis is an inflammatory process of the salivary glands. It is important to diagnose the acute form of the pathology, because if you ignore its manifestations, you will have to deal with the chronic form. Treatment of chronic

"Cuckoo" procedure for sinusitis - features of its implementation Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (sinusitis) is often diagnosed at the initial stage of development. And in this case, the "cuckoo" procedure is an excellent choice among medical manipulations. Unfortunately, such washing of th