Mitral valve prolapse - what is it and what are its dangers The pathology, in which at the time of contraction of the left ventricle of the heart, the valve leaflet bends into the atrium, is called mitral valve prolapse. The disease belongs to heart defects and is most often diagnosed in women aged
Breastfeeding: indications and nuances Man belongs to the mammal family, which means that his first food is mother's milk. The answer to the question of what breastfeeding gives is unequivocal: in the first days, it fully provides the little body with all the necessary nutrients, systems and organs
Where to perform an operation to correct the curvature of the nasal septum Curvature of the nasal septum is a pathology characterized by impaired nasal breathing. With pronounced deformation, the blood supply to the brain deteriorates, the work of the heart and gastrointestinal tract deteriorates. T
Bacterial vaginosis: symptoms, causes, ways of transmission, treatment Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a disease caused by excessive growth of opportunistic and pathogenic (in particular, facultatively anaerobic) microorganisms in the vagina against the background of a decrease in the number of lactic a
Symptoms of intervertebral hernia of the lumbar spine Intervertebral hernia is a degenerative disease characterized by inflammation and deformation of the vertebral disc (displacement, destruction of the fibrous ring). In most cases, a hernia provokes serious disorders in the functioning of the spin
Hypospadia Hypospadia is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the structure of the urethra in men. The pathology is characterized by the location of the urethral meatus (opening of the urethra) on the shaft of the penis, in the perineum or scrotum. Today, the number of patients with this p
Why does the taste of bitterness appear in the mouth after eating Bitterness in the mouth in the morning can be a consequence of age-related changes in taste buds, or a symptom of a disease of the gastrointestinal tract. What to do if your mouth is bitter - the topic of today's review. From the arti
Diagnostic (office) hysteroscopy - what is it Hysteroscopy (from "hystero" - uterus and "scopio" - examination) - a visual examination of the uterus using a special device equipped with an optical fiber. This method is used both for diagnostic purposes - it is a diagnostic (office) hysteroscopy, and
Videofibrogastroscopy for children: indications, features of the procedure Videofibrogastroscopy is a modern endoscopic method of diagnosis, during which the doctor is able to examine the structure of the mucous membrane of the examined organ in detail thanks to multiple magnification. The examinati
Cryptorchimism in children - causes, treatment Cryptorchidism is a congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum before the birth of boys and in the first three months of life. This pathology is most common in premature babies. Causes of cryptorchidism in c
Menisciopathy of the knee joint - symptoms, treatment, prevention Meniscopathy – damage to the knee joint due to stretching or impact. The pathology is common among men aged 20 to 40 years. Athletes are in a special risk zone. Meniscopathy of the knee joint is divided into the following types: ru
Androgen deficiency in men and women - symptoms, treatment Androgen deficiency in medicine is a condition characterized by insufficient production of male hormones. This does not mean that there is a low level of testosterone, as this is an individual indicator. Androgen deficiency in men, unlike ho
How does allergy manifest itself in babies Allergy is a pathological reaction of the body to various foreign substances. Clinical immune reactions are manifested in the form of allergic diseases: atopic dermatitis, food allergy, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, Quincke's edema, bronchial asthma. Aller
Symptoms of a concussion in a child: information for parents Concussion is one of the most common diagnoses in pediatric traumatology. And although the damage is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury, the consequences of a concussion in children can be unpredictable. Emotional lability, tenden
Symptoms of esophageal esophagitis, treatment and prevention Esophagitis is a disease characterized by destructive and inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane of the esophagus. Esophagitis is diagnosed both as an independent disease and as a manifestation of other pathologies of the stomach or e
Symptoms and treatment of chapped lips in adults and children The folk name of angulite is zaida. The disease is characterized by cracks in the corners of the mouth, erosion and irritation. In some cases, slight bleeding may occur. Common causes of clogging in the corners of the mouth: infection, ir
Causes of tremors of hands and other parts of the body, tactics Tremor is the arbitrary shaking of body parts, which can be caused by many different reasons. Chin tremor in newborns causes the same clinical alertness as limb tremors in the elderly. This phenomenon is manifested by rapid rhythmic mo
When toxicosis in pregnant women begins and ends Toxicosis is a pathological condition that is a consequence of the negative impact of pregnancy on a woman's body. Toxicosis develops, as a rule, as a result of a violation of the adaptive processes of the female body before carrying the fetus. The ca