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Symptoms and treatment of bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation of one or more synovial bags (bursae) in the joint area. The bursa cavity is covered with a synovial membrane that secretes a lubricating fluid. There are about 160 synovial bags in the human body. In case of bursa inflammation of any

Cycle ergometry - indications and principle of conduct Veloergometry (VEM) is an electrographic type of examination that is performed during physical exertion. In simple words, the patient pedals a special exercise bike, and the doctor takes readings of the work of the heart and vascular system. The

Flies before the eyes - possible causes and treatment Many people periodically have spots and lines in front of their eyes. These blurs are especially noticeable when looking at a bright monochrome surface - for example, the sky on a clear day. The reasons for the appearance of flies in front of the

Ultrasound examination is a safe, painless and accurate diagnostic technique widely distributed in pediatric practice. Compared to other examination techniques, pediatric ultrasound is not expensive. Ultrasound gives the possibility to control normal development of a child’s body and notice th

Patent ductus arteriosus: treatment and risks A patent ductus arteriosus is considered a congenital heart defect in which the ductus arteriosus does not grow over after birth. Some early clinical picture may not follow, but then the child develops poorly. At an older age, cardiac arrest may occur du

Epidemiology, clinical picture, treatment and prevention of leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a naturally occurring disease that is transmitted from animals to humans and affects the liver, nervous system, and kidneys. The causative agents of leptospirosis are mobile, spiral-like bacteria of the gen

Rehabilitation after a heart attack at home - stages, how long it lasts Rehabilitation after a heart attack at home is a complex program that takes place in several stages and requires supervision by medical professionals. Its goal is to restore all physical capabilities as fully as possible and

Causes of pain under the left shoulder blade Pain under the scapula can be caused by inflammation or trauma in the shoulder area or be one of the symptoms of a serious disease of the chest and abdominal organs (myocardial infarction, lung cancer, and others). Localization of pain is important for di

Symptoms and treatment of tension headache Tension headache is one of the types of headache accompanied by unpleasant sensations. "Head in a vise" is the most accurate description of the condition. The main cause of episodic tension headache is stress and mental overstrain. The disease

Causes of snoring in sleep and methods of its treatment Snoring is evidence that the air we inhale enters the body with some difficulty. Doctors consider snoring during sleep as a syndrome of obstructive apnea, and this condition can provoke a short-term cessation of breathing. Such a violation ca

Treatment of various types of neuritis Neuritis is a disease that affects peripheral nerves and leads to changes in their structure. Treatment of neuritis depends on where the pathology is localized and how severe it is. Optic neuritis It is more often diagnosed in young patients, character

Let's pay attention to established statistical data The prevalence of diseases of the veins of the lower extremities among women is on average 5 times higher than among men; the annual increase of the disease is 2.6% in women and 1.9% in men; the prevalence of CVI signs in pregnant women is up to 7

Metalosteosynthesis of bones - indications and contraindications for carrying out Osteosynthesis is the operation of connecting bone fragments with the help of special fasteners. The method is mostly used for the treatment of various fractures. The rehabilitation period after metallo-osteosynthes

Causes, symptoms and treatment of blepharitis Blepharitis is an inflammatory impression of the edge of the eyelids, which is observed mainly on both sides. The disease does not pose a threat to health. But the symptoms of blepharitis cause severe discomfort for a person, significantly worsening the

Types of osteosynthesis, essence of the procedure Osteosynthesis is a surgical intervention performed with the aim of repositioning (combining) bone fragments with ensuring their immobility until complete fusion. Various types of osteosynthesis are used in medicine, each of which has its own charact

Movement coordination disorder (PCD) — this is a disorder of the processes of coordination of muscle activity when performing movements. One of the forms of PCD is ataxia. The condition is observed when the cerebellum, frontal lobes, leading pathways of proprioceptive (deep) sensitivity are af

The journey of each of our patients begins with a consultation with a clinical oncologist. Clinical oncologists — these are doctors who know all methods of diagnosis and treatment, all approaches to combating any oncological disease: who use radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy,

Cataract causes, symptoms and methods of treatment Cataract is an eye disease accompanied by clouding of the lens. It can be full or partial. Cataracts are thought to be a disease of the elderly, but clouding of the lens can occur at any age. Ophthalmologists emphasize that the prevention of eye