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Main symptoms of abdominal peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammatory process that develops in the abdominal cavity. The disease can be aseptic or bacterial. Symptoms of abdominal peritonitis are divided into general and local. The former include abdominal muscle tension, pain and symptoms of perit
What to do in case of an attack of acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammation of the pancreas accompanied by girdling pain in the upper abdomen. The disease is based on partial or complete necrosis of the organ. Emergency care for pancreatitis should begin with the treatment o
How to treat a boil: recommendations of a specialist A furuncle is a purulent inflammation of the hair bulb and the sebaceous gland, which is located next to it. Doctors call the appearance of multiple boils on different areas of the skin furunculosis. Causes of furunculosis: staphylococcal infectio
Why and how is fluorography done Fluorography is a diagnostic method that allows you to obtain images of organs and tissues using X-rays. The procedure is carried out as part of a routine check-up, as well as on the doctor's prescription. Why do fluoroscopy once a year, read on. There are several t
Hematoma drainage and other methods of its treatment The human body is permeated with blood vessels. During domestic, industrial or sports injuries, the integrity of the wall of one or another vessel is violated. This threatens bleeding or the formation of a hematoma. Hematoma - accumulation of liqu
Symptoms of heel spurs, treatment methods A heel spur is the formation of a bone growth on the tuberosity of the heel bone, which causes discomfort when walking. The disease is most often diagnosed in women under the age of 45. The causes of heel spurs and predisposing factors are as follows fl
Fast Track Surgery is an original approach to accompanying the patient on the entire path of surgery, starting with preparation for discharge home. This is a program that includes the stages of preoperative preparation, performing surgical intervention, and managing the postoperative period, the pur
Skin transplantation for children and adults - features of dermoplasty Skin transplantation is performed if there is a need to hide or partially correct deep defects. For example, skin transplantation after burns, lacerations and deep wounds from dog bites is always relevant. There are several typ
Chronic venous insufficiency and pregnancy Pregnancy is a wonderful natural state. However, pregnancy does not always go smoothly. Hormonal changes during this period of life have a positive effect on a woman's body, protect it, but the same hormones can greatly complicate the work of other organs a
Burns are the most common injuries in everyday life and at work. Depending on the type of agent, its volume, time of exposure and area of damage, burns can be of different severity. The article will discuss the methods of providing first aid for various types of burns and what absolutely cannot be
Causes, symptoms and treatment of pulmonary embolism Thromboembolism is a pathological condition that develops as a result of blockage of the vessel lumen by a blood clot. If this happens in the lungs, blood stops flowing to a separate part of the pulmonary artery, which subsequently leads to the d
There are many misconceptions about cancer that we encounter in routine practice. "Fear the disease, not the treatment," our experts urge. Why? Because the disease will definitely kill you, and the treatment will give you a chance to live. Often, patients and their relatives are afraid of chemothe
Severe acute abdominal pain: causes and treatment Pain is an indicator that some pathological process is taking place in the body. Unfortunately, many people ignore the recommendation to immediately consult a doctor and begin to fight pain on their own, using drugs with an analgesic effect. But t
In the structure of malignant diseases of the oropharynx, more than 57% of cases are cancer of the tonsils (lymphoma of the pharyngeal ring). swallowing ring Most often found: Pirogov-Valdeiera. pharyngeal tonsil neoplasia — about 50% of cases; palatine tonsil cancer - 34.5%; language - 6.5%; lary
Tears of ligaments and tendons. Treatment of knee joint ligament rupture Tears of ligaments and tendons are called partial or complete violation of their integrity. This type of damage is observed as a result of mechanical trauma. Degrees of damage The following degrees of ligament and tendon tea
Symptoms of cardiomegaly, treatment and prevention Cardiomegaly is a condition in which the heart is enlarged and its chambers are dilated. During the progression of the disease, the heart will not be able to pump blood through the vessels in the usual mode. As a result, the supply of organs and tis
How to remove a sulfur plug from the ear of a child and an adult Partial hearing loss, ear plugging and itching in the external auditory canal may indicate the presence of a sulfur plug in it. In itself, this condition is not dangerous, but the problem needs to be solved. Removal of sulfur plug from
What is an aortic aneurysm of the heart A pathological protrusion of the outer wall of the heart or the septum between the ventricles is called an aneurysm. Most often, the pathology appears on the left ventricle and is accompanied by a sharp decrease in the contractility of the damaged area. Aneury