Low back pain: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Everyone has had back pain at least once in their life. It is the so-called "low back pain", so called because it…
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this…
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is an inflammatory dermatosis that predominantly affects the ano-genital area
Crohn's disease: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Crohn's disease (or disease), also known as terminal ileitis or segmental ileitis, is an inflammatory bowel disease…
When love turns into obsession: emotional dependency
When love turns into an obsession that dominates the mind and causes suffering, we no longer speak of love but of…
Hypermetropia: what is it and how can this visual defect be corrected?
Hypermetropia is a very common and easily correctable visual defect. The ophthalmic term 'hypermetropia' refers to…
Aortic insufficiency: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of aortic…
Aortic insufficiency, also known as aortic regurgitation, is a heart condition characterised by a reflux of blood…
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses: First Aid Actions
Living and vacationing in climates with high heat and humidity make us vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Heat…
Hyperhidrosis: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Hyperhidrosis can be defined as an excessive production of sweat. This very copious sweating cannot be considered a…
Lipomas, an overview
Lipomas are a form of benign tumour that affects adipose tissue and is very common. It is caused by an overgrowth…
Allergic rhinitis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by exposure to certain allergens, such as dust…