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Reasons of stopping breathing in sleep Apnoea – a condition associated with a short-term cessation of air supply to the lungs during sleep lasting from 10 to 30 seconds. In some cases, breathing delay can last for about a minute. The reasons for stopping breathing in sleep are very diverse. A
Causes and symptoms of pneumonia in children, methods of treatment Pneumonia, or inflammation of the lungs (the old name) is an infectious disease that affects the lung tissue and is accompanied by the mandatory release of fluid into the lung alveoli. Inflammation can be acute or chronic. The latter
Differential diagnosis and treatment of uterine subinvolution Uterine involution is a physiological process during which the reverse development of the uterus occurs. Subinvolution is a pathology accompanied by a delay in the recovery of the normal size of the reproductive organ. The main signs of s
Symptoms and treatment of allergies in children. Types of allergies Allergy is an inadequate reaction of the body to any stimulus, which can be both external and internal. The symptoms and treatment of allergies in children are the domain of doctors, but parents should also know the main features of
How to help a child if he has swallowed water while bathing Even the most attentive and careful parents can have failures in caring for little fidgets. It is impossible to always keep one eye on the baby, whose curiosity sometimes leads him to dangerous places. Children are deprived of the instinct
The first symptoms of colon cancer Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant disease of the colon characterized by atypical growth of cells that can penetrate and spread to other parts of the body. Colon cancer diagnosis in the early stages reduces mortality from CRC. Screening is recommended after age
Pulmonary emphysema: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment Pulmonary emphysema is a pathological condition characterized by the expansion of alveoli and destructive changes in their walls. There is a distinction between primary (idiopathic) emphysema - an independent nosological form that develops
Acute rhinitis is a catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membrane, manifested by tissue swelling (most pronounced in the area of the nasal concha) and the production of a huge amount of mucus. The lesion spreads to both halves of the nose. Rhinitis (runny nose) is one of the most common diseas
The first signs of botulism in humans Botulism is a deadly acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and its products. Symptoms of botulism, as a rule, develop rapidly. The main ones are nausea, tachycardia, flatulence, constipation and aphonia. Interesting facts: a
How to quickly remove a tumor with flux Flux (acute purulent periostitis of the jaw) is an abscess that forms on the gums and is the result of inflammation in the area of the apex of the tooth root. When the cheek swells, the question immediately arises: tooth flux - what to do? The answer is simp
Symptoms of hemophilia. Is there a gene for hemophilia Hemophilia is a hereditary disorder of blood clotting. You may hear the term "blood hemophilia", but it is incorrect - the name of the disease already contains a blood problem. The first descriptions of hemophilia symptoms observed in boys date
Acute, chronic subcutaneous paraproctitis: treatment Paraproctitis is an inflammation of the tissues around the rectum that is purulent in nature. The causes of the disease can be traumatic manipulations in the anal canal area, poor personal hygiene, and certain diseases, such as hemorrhoids or ana
Symptoms, types and treatment of kidney hydronephrosis in children and adults Kidney hydronephrosis is a pathology associated with the progression of the expansion of the calyx-pelvic area of the kidney. The reason for the development of hydronephrosis of the kidneys is a violation of the outflow
What is a rectoscopy and how is it performed - indications and features Rectoscopy of the rectum is performed by inserting a rectal mirror through the anus. There are clear indications for such an examination. Indications for rectoscopy This is an informative examination of the rectum, which is pre
Nocturia (nocturnal urination) Nocturnal urges to urinate happen to everyone, but a complete predominance of daytime diuresis is a pathology called nocturia. The patient complains of disturbed sleep and rest, reduced daytime capacity and constant fatigue. Due to the need to visit the toilet at night
Symptoms and treatment of uterine endometrial hyperplasia depending on the type of pathology Excessive growth of the endometrium of the uterus is classified in gynecology as hyperplasia. Pathology can be diagnosed at any age, but most often it occurs during the period of serious hormonal changes, du
Treatment of sinusitis in children and adults Sinusitis – a private case of sinusitis, in which the inflammatory process occurs in the area of the maxillary (maxillary) sinus of the nose. The development of this disease is observed both in adults and in children, and is often associated wit
Acute and chronic kidney failure - treatment, emergency care Renal failure is a set of symptoms that appear with gradual or sudden impairment of kidney function. This condition can occur in acute and chronic form, which have their own symptoms and approaches to providing qualified medical care. Trea