Diseases 2024, November

HIV infection is a slowly progressive disease with a contact mechanism of transmission caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV-infection), belonging to the family of retroviruses, a genus of lentiviruses (so-called slow viruses)

Rhinitis, or runny nose, is swelling of the nasal mucosa that occurs due to its damage by infectious agents or allergies. The development of complications is possible - sinusitis, otitis media

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Most often occurs as a complication of acute rhinitis, influenza, ARVI and other infectious diseases

The impact of cold on a person for a long time causes hypothermia in him, in which the body temperature drops to critical figures, a violation occurs in the work of all organs and systems. First aid - cessation of exposure to cold

Diphtheria is infectious and transmitted by airborne droplets. The source of infection can be a person who is a carrier of diphtheria bacteria. With the appearance of the first signs, hospitalization of the patient is necessary

The most common symptom of scarlet fever is a red rash. A prerequisite for the successful treatment of scarlet fever in any form is compliance with all recommendations prescribed by the doctor

Measles has been affecting people for centuries. With proper treatment, the disease does not pose a danger, however, complete safety is ensured only with timely diagnosis of the disease

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is accompanied by the formation of granulomas in various organs and the development of cell allergies. There are many options for classifying the disease

Curvature of the nasal septum is a common pathology that can cause sinusitis, runny nose and shortness of breath

Laryngotracheitis - an inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the larynx and trachea

Intoxication is a clinical syndrome based on the damage to organs and body systems with poisonous substances. May be acute and chronic

Acute pharyngitis is an inflammation of the lining of the throat. Symptoms in adults are most commonly seen as sore throat or discomfort

Hypoxia is a state of oxygen starvation both of the whole organism as a whole, and of individual organs and tissues, caused by various factors

Tonsillitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils that occurs when pathogenic microorganisms - bacteria or viruses

Poliomyelitis is a disease that affects the nervous system, mainly the gray matter of the spinal cord, complications lead to paralysis. There is no specific treatment for poliomyelitis, symptomatic therapy is performed

Tick-borne encephalitis is a disease that is transmitted by ticks. Parasites are common throughout Russia, and therefore everyone should know what to do after a tick bite

Brucellosis enters the body through meat and dairy products from infected animals. This infection is quite dangerous, since it often becomes chronic and leads to early disability

Meningitis is an infectious disease that can lead to serious complications and, if left untreated, death. It is important to identify meningitis in time because the infection develops quickly

Mechanical damage to the bones of the skull and brain belongs to a separate section of medical traumatology - craniocerebral trauma. Treatment tactics depend on its type and severity

Malaria is common in countries with warm and humid climates. When visiting such regions, a person must be especially careful, if insufficient treatment, the infection can be fatal

Prolactinoma is a type of benign tumor of the pituitary gland. Prolactinomas of malignant etiology are extremely rare. Prolactinoma treatment can be conservative and surgical

Diplopia is an ophthalmic pathology associated with double vision. Treatment of diplopia of the secondary type of neurological, infectious or ophthalmic etiology involves therapy of the underlying disease

Headache is the most common disease, the etiology of which has not yet been fully identified

Microadenoma of the pituitary gland - a neoplasm that appears in the area of the sella turcica

Obesity is a disease characterized by excess fat deposition in the body. Treatment consists in the use of a special diet, physical activity, in some cases in taking medications prescribed by a doctor

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. In the case when there are nodules in the thyroid gland, they speak of a nodular goiter. Treatment of nodular goiter is carried out depending on the cause

Gigantism is an abnormally high growth, which is caused by excessive production of growth hormone and manifests itself in childhood

Diffuse toxic goiter - a disease that is manifested by an increase in the size of the thyroid gland and increased production of hormones

A nevus is a skin neoplasm associated with the accumulation of melanocytes in it. Education is dangerous by degeneration into melanoma. The removal method depends on the species

Well-known to all, warts are of a viral nature and are easily transmitted from person to person through household items and personal hygiene. Treatment of warts is not particularly difficult, but you should still know about some of the nuances

In cases where a woman does not become pregnant during a year of regular sex life without the use of contraceptives, it is customary to talk about female infertility

Galactorrhea is a natural process during pregnancy and breastfeeding, characterized by the secretion of colostrum or milk-like fluid from the mammary glands

Seborrhea is a skin disorder of the hairy parts of the body. It is unpleasant in that it can turn thick hair into a shiny bald spot in a couple of months. To avoid such unpleasant consequences - read our article and learn about effective methods of treating seborrhea

Hirsutism is a condition manifested by excessive hair growth of androgen-dependent (i.e., hypersensitive to androgens) areas of the skin of the face and body of a woman

Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have excessive (benign) breast development on one or both sides

Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine syndrome that is caused by overproduction of thyroid hormones

Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which excessive sweating occurs. Various reasons lead to its development; to prescribe treatment, you need to consult a doctor

Itsenko-Cushing's syndrome - a disease resulting from an increase in a certain type of hormones in the body

Impotence is a problem of male weakness or sexual impotence. The method of treatment (psychotherapeutic, vacuum, surgical, injection or drug method) is determined depending on the cause of the disease

Hypothyroidism is an endocrinological disease that occurs due to an imbalance in the body of thyroid hormones. With the acquired form of the disease, hormone replacement treatment for hypothyroidism is prescribed