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Esophageal varicose veins - causes, symptoms, treatment When the pressure in the portal or vena cava increases, the development of pathological changes in the vessels of the esophagus is possible. A diagnosis of "Esophageal Varicose Veins" (or "Esophageal Varicose Veins") is made. This disease is da

What to do if a child has swallowed a foreign body - pre-medical actions of parents Babies are very inquisitive, and when they begin to move independently, the risk of swallowing a foreign body increases many times. Doctors note that most often various foreign bodies are removed from the digestive t

Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is an inflammation of diverticula, i.e. hernia-like protrusions of the wall of the large intestine. According to the accepted modern classification of diseases, diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon is considered as one of the possible complications of diverticular diseas

Treatment of liver hemangioma in adults and other hemangiomas Hemangioma is a benign tumor that is formed from the tissues of vascular walls. Pathology most often occurs in the first weeks of life, developing from excess congenital vascular rudiments. Hemangiomas are usually localized on the head or

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

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

Types, causes, symptoms and treatment of soft tissue necrosis Necrosis is a pathological condition characterized by the cessation of cell activity in soft tissues under the influence of pathogenic microorganisms. Such a pathology is often considered critical, it requires full treatment in hospital c

Signs and treatment of dolichocolon in adults and children What is intestinal dolichocolon? This is a pathological condition in which one or more sections of the large intestine are elongated. The disease occurs in adults and children and is characterized by impaired evacuation function. Symptoms

Anal fissure - therapeutic and surgical treatment An anal fissure is a defect on the mucous membrane of the anus. In fact, this is a wound, because the mucosa is torn and the muscular layer of the rectum is exposed. A crack can form on the back or front wall of the anus, extremely rarely - on its si

Femoral hernia Femoral hernia – exit of the internal organs of the peritoneum through the femoral canal. Normally, this channel is closed and does not contain any anatomical structures. But under the influence of adverse factors and the weakness of the connective tissue of the peritoneal wall, parts

Causes, diagnosis and treatment of genital synechiae Synechia are bridges that stretch between tissues and lead to their sticking together. Adhesions from the side of the genitals develop with synechiae of the foreskin in boys, intrauterine synechiae and synechiae of the labia in girls. Classificat

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

Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: prevention and treatment Decubitus ulcers are areas of necrosis and ulceration of soft tissues. The reasons for their occurrence are pressure on tissues from hard surfaces and bony protrusions and friction, which lead to impaired blood circulation. The presenc

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

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

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

The clinical course of acute appendicitis in children is more severe than in adults. Acute appendicitis is rather difficult to diagnose, complications develop more quickly after it. Therefore, at the first pain in the stomach, it is necessary to consult a doctor. About the features of the occurrence

What is a second opinion in oncology, what is the meaning and why to get it - we talk about it with the famous surgeon-oncologist, candidate of medical sciences Yuriy Kondratskyi. Yuri Mykolayovych, what is a second opinion? What is behind the most common term Second opinion? Second opinion is a mo