Elephantiasis of the feet: causes, treatment Elephantiasis, or elephantiasis of the feet, is a disease in which the limbs grow and become enormous in size due to the fact that the skin and subcutaneous tissue in them become very thick. What exactly causes this pathology, and how it can be treated, we will discuss in the article. Congenital elephantiasis of the feet: causes In the medical community, elephantiasis is called […]
The use of exercise equipment for varicose veins and their therapeutic effect In Russia, about 40 million people suffer from varicose veins. Is it possible to exercise on exercise equipment for varicose veins and what do experts advise? Among representatives of official medicine there are both supporters of this method and those who are sure that such equipment cannot be used for varicose veins. Varicose veins are a serious disease that [...]
Nail fungus: signs, symptoms, treatment Nail fungus is a very common disease of infectious origin that can affect not only the nail plates on the hands or feet, but also spread to the feet and other areas of the skin. Fungal diseases of the nails are quite contagious, and their causative agents are yeast-like, mold fungi or dermatophytes, which are quite resistant to high temperatures and […]
Varicose veins are a pathological change, damage to the venous walls with further thinning, an increase in diameter and the formation of local aneurysms “nodes”. Mostly, varicose veins are a disease of adults. But it often occurs in children and adolescents. Children's varicose veins are called angiodysplasia. It is usually considered an anomaly of the peripheral vascular system, when varicose veins are formed not as a result of external or internal factors, […]
What folk remedies can cure nail fungus? Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is a contagious infection. Every 5th inhabitant of our planet is affected by it. You can catch the fungus by walking barefoot in a water park, pool or on the beach. Onychomycosis is also transmitted during fitting of shoes of a sick person and when using non-sterile accessories for manicure and pedicure. There are different ways to get rid of nail fungus, [...]
Effective medications for arthrosis of the joints and their use A large number of anti-arthrosis injections and tablets presented in pharmacies and some stores can confuse a patient suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The breadth of products is understandable - arthrosis is accompanied by many symptoms of different nature, so therapy should simultaneously be aimed at relieving signs of inflammation, pain relief, recovery, or rather, […]
How long does swelling last after an arm fracture and how can it be removed? An arm fracture is one of the most common injuries in which swelling is often observed. Hands are of great importance for normal human life, so if they are damaged, it is important to properly treat them and ensure full restoration of functionality. Edema is formed due to damage to the circulatory system and metabolic disorders [...]
Dropsy of the abdomen In some cases, diseases of the internal organs cause conditions in which a large amount of fluid accumulates in the human stomach. This pathology is called ascites. Hydrocele of the abdomen is a fairly serious pathology, which is a deposit of fluid. The disease is characterized by the accumulation of serum or aqueous fluid in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. Ascites is the Greek word for dropsy of the abdomen. In translation […]
Curvature of the big toe In medicine, there is a Latin term hallux valgus, which means a deviated, curved big toe, which at the metatarsophalangeal joint is bent towards the little toe, i.e. to the outside of the foot. Deviation of the big toe towards the little toe. Overgrowth of bone tissue in the area of the head of the first metatarsal bone. Skin keratinization and inflammatory process in [...]
Diseases of the joints of the fingers There are several fairly common diseases of the joints of the fingers, which are accompanied by pain, numbness, deformation or signs of inflammation. At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish between them, but this is very important to do, since the treatment of various diseases affecting small joints on the fingers is radically different. Let's look at the main pathologies and how they manifest themselves. […]