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Treatment of cold allergy in children and adults Cold allergy is the increased sensitivity of the body to low temperature. This condition is observed not only in winter. In some patients, cold allergy manifests itself in the warm season - for example, after swimming in cold water, staying in a room

Ovarian cancer – a malignant disease that affects, as a rule, women over the age of 50. The pathology is quite common and ranks second after cervical cancer. In the early stages, the signs of ovarian cancer are easily confused with the clinical manifestations of another pathology. The disease

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

Causes, symptoms and treatment of venous insufficiency Venous insufficiency is a pathological condition that occurs due to impaired outflow of venous blood. In practical medicine, this term refers to disorders of the lower extremities. Reasons In most cases, chronic venous insufficiency of the lowe

Onycholysis, or peeling of the nail. Causes and treatment of onycholysis Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the soft tissues of the finger phalanx on which the plate rests. Despite the fact that the problem seems trivial, finding out the reasons that caused the nail to detach from

Cystic fibrosis – what is this disease This is a genetic pathology that is inherited according to the autosomal recessive type, that is, only in those cases when the defective gene is carried by both parents. Disruption of the secretion of exocrine glands is characteristic of the disease. With

Symptoms and methods of treatment of atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels Atherosclerosis is the deposition of cholesterol plaques on the inner surface of blood vessels, which leads to their narrowing. The atherosclerotic process develops in the femoral, popliteal, tibial (obliterating atherosclerosi

Causes of discomfort in the vagina, solution to the problem If a woman develops an itch in the perineum, changes the color and consistency of vaginal discharge, and periodically experiences heartburn, she should visit a gynecologist to find out the causes of this condition. In order for an appointme

Stomach cancer is a malignant neoformation of epithelial cells of the gastric mucosa. It is in top-10 among the most common types of cancer that are more frequent than others. Treating stomach cancer at early stages can help to increase the life span of patients. The disease can be characterized by

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

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

Postural disorders in preschool children - types and treatment Postural disorders in childhood are changes in the physiological state of the spine, which can be caused by functional changes in the musculoskeletal system. Postural disorders in preschool children can be manifested by the following sym

Tetanus vaccination for children: why vaccination is necessary Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Spores of the pathogen, as a rule, enter the body through a wound. Tetanus bacillus produces t

Peculiarities of vision of a child up to 6 years old - useful information for parents A child's social and psychological development, success at school largely depend on visual function, thanks to which the child receives up to 80% of information about the surrounding world. Based on this, a prevent

Even babies can take tests at home Taking tests at home is not a luxury, but a necessity dictated by the modern rhythm of life. Time constraints, long queues, tight schedule and the physical impossibility of the patient to reach the district polyclinic are obstacles that can arise for everyone. Cons

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

First aid for spontaneous pneumothorax and treatment Pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity. Pneumothorax can be spontaneous (spontaneous), iatrogenic and traumatic. The consequences of traumatic pneumothorax include hemothorax, recur

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