Let's talk about lice: what is pediculosis?
When we talk about 'pediculosis' we are referring to a rather common infestation of lice, small parasites…
Herniated disc: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A herniated disc is a very common condition that occurs when the nucleus pulposus leaks from the intervertebral…
Inflammations of the heart: endocarditis
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner membrane of the heart, the endocardium. The inflammation is caused by…
Urethral stenosis: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The obstruction or narrowing of the urethra, the channel that allows urine to flow outwards, is called urethral…
Gastro-oesophageal reflux: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a disorder characterised by severe burning in the sternum due to regurgitation of…
Personality disorders: what they are, how to deal with them
Personality disorders are not characterised by specific symptoms or syndromes, such as obsessive-compulsive…
Cervical stenosis: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Cervical stenosis consists of a narrowing of the dimensions of the vertebral canal at the height of the neck
First aid, what are the symptoms of a concussion?
Concussion is the sudden but short-lived loss of mental function that occurs after a blow or other injury to the…
Gastrointestinal disorders: with which symptoms should I visit a…
Let's talk about gastrointestinal disorders: how many people have experienced stomach pains during moments of…
Paediatrics, how to deal with scabies in paediatric age
Scabies is a skin disease due to a parasite specific to humans, a small mite (0.4 - 0.3 mm), invisible to the naked…