Diseases
Alphabetical overview, page 1
Abdominal pain - acute
Most people are affected by abdominal pain at some point in their lives. The intensity, location and symptoms can vary.
R10.-Achilles tendon tear (Achilles tendon rupture)
The Achilles tendon is a large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the bony structures of the heel. A rupture of this tendon can occur mainly in the context of sports injuries.
S86.-acne vulgaris
With the onset of puberty, many adolescents have problems with their skin. The often hated acne provides for one or the other eternal stay in the bathroom.
L70.-Acoustic neuroma (cerebellopontine angle tumor)
An acoustic neuroma is a rare, benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve. The vestibulocochlear nerve is the 8th of a total of 12 cranial nerves and transmits signals for the sense of hearing and balance.
D33.-Acoustic trauma (bang trauma)
When deciding whether to preserve hearing or vision at all costs, if both are not possible, many prefer to do without hearing, as it does not seem to be so important. This opinion is also reflected in daily life, where it is noticeable that hearing is insufficiently protected.
H83.-Actinic (solar) keratosis
Never go out of the house without appropriate sun protection! Avoid the midday sun!
Acute gastritis
Gastritis, or inflammation of the gastric mucosa, is inflammation-related damage to the gastric mucosa(lat. tunica mucosa gastrica), whereby, depending on the variation, superficial to deeper changes can occur in the mucosal tissue.
K29.-Acute leukemia
The diagnosis "acute leukemia" is probably something shocking for everyone. You may know that it has something to do with the blood and that it is a cancer, but how exactly what is not working is usually unclear.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
The blood can be considered one of the most important organs of our body. If the system no longer functions, no substances can be transported, no oxygen can reach the tissues, no germs and pathogens can be fought, the whole organism collapses.
C91.-Acute middle ear infections (otitis media acuta)
Especially small children often whine, without you can determine what is really missing. Then they cry, constantly hang on the tail and constantly want attention.
H66.-Advertisement
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
Leukemia - a diagnosis that probably shocks everyone at first, even though there have been decisive successes in recent years in the development of more effective treatments against blood cancer. However, the prognosis depends very much on the particular form of leukaemia.
C92.-Acute renal failure (Acute renal insufficiency)
The kidneys are probably one of the organs we think about the least. We consume all kinds of food and toxins, and do not think at all that our kidneys have to excrete a large part of the potentially harmful substances again.
N17.-ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Especially in elementary school, people like to throw around the term ADHD when it comes to children who require a high level of attention. The children are accused of constantly disrupting lessons, not being able to sit still and being too much of a burden.
F90.-AIDS and HIV
It was in 1980 that cases of a new disease were observed in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Strikingly, it seemed to affect homosexual men exclusively.
B24Allergy for baby & child
Allergies are serious defensive reactions of the body that occur in humans whenever the immune system feels attacked. In babies and children, such allergies can be very worrying, as their immune system is not yet as robust as that of a full-grown person.
Allergy to animal hair - the allergy to pets
One type of allergy that is particularly troublesome for animal lovers and dog or cat owners is the so-called pet or animal hair allergy. This is a hypersensitivity reaction to various tiny body secretions of our pets.
Allergy to dust mites
The subject of allergies and all the associated health problems are becoming increasingly important, especially in industrialised countries: one of the reasons for this is the high demands placed on the quality of life. People insulate their houses and apartments, electrically controlled heating systems ensure an even room temperature, air conditioning systems take care of the appropriate room climate and comfortable upholstered furniture creates the ideal conditions for feeling good.
Alzheimer's
Everyone has probably heard of Alzheimer's. But what the disease really means for sufferers and their relatives is unclear to many.
G30.-â€amoebic dysentery (amoebiasis)
Amoebic dysentery, also known as amoebiasis, is a tropical disease that primarily leads to disorders of the large intestine. The infection is caused by a pathogen called Entamoeba histolytica.
A06.-Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease of the central and peripheral motor nervous system. It is accompanied by increasing destruction of nerve fibers.
G12.-Anaemia
When the concentration of haemoglobin, the pigment in red blood cells (erythrocytes), is reduced, doctors speak of anaemia. Haemoglobin is needed to transport oxygen.
D64.-Anal incontinence
People want to think as little as possible about conditions such as anal incontinence. Just the thought of not being able to control how and when you empty your bowels is alienating and uncomfortable.
R15Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is a symptom that indicates coronary heart disease (CHD). However, since it is a very characteristic and important symptom which should always be followed by medical clarification, angina pectoris is often evaluated and considered as a disease in its own right.
I20.-Anxiety Disorders
Description When the emotion of fear dominates everyday life, it is called an anxiety disorder. There are the following criteria, according to which anxiety is classified as pathological: excessive anxiety increasing duration and frequency of the anxiety states inability to overcome the anxiety by oneself life circumstances are not sufficient to justify the anxiety People who have been affected for a long time usually withdraw more and more from everyday life.
F41.-Aortic Aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a permanent widening of the cross-section of the aorta. This bulge is caused by a change (reduced elasticity) in the wall of the blood vessel.
I71.-Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
Appendicitis means that the vermiform appendix of the large intestine is inflamed. It is about the size of a little finger and is located in the ascending part of the colon.
K37Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
Description When arteries (arteries) show deposits on their inner side, which lead to hardening and narrowing, this is called arteriosclerosis (also known as vascular calcification). This effect is caused by fat deposits in the walls of the blood vessels.
I70.-Arthrosis (joint wear)
Description Joints are not exempt from wear and tear. Painful, excessive wear and tear of the cartilage layer of joints is called osteoarthritis.
M19.-Asthma - severity in adults
Asthma can be divided into certain degrees of severity, depending on how often and how severely one suffers from the asthmatic disease. Since bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases (10 percent of children and 5 percent of adults suffer from it in Germany), there are already very good treatment options.
Asthma - severity in children
Since children's airways are particularly vulnerable, bronchial asthma is one of the most common diseases in children up to the age of seven. Approximately ten percent of all children are affected by asthma in their first years of life.
Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis)
Athlete's foot (technically called tinea pedis) is an infection with skin fungi (dematophytes) on the foot. In more than 90% of cases, athlete's foot is caused by the pathogen Trichophyton rubrum.
B35.-Autism in general
Kanner syndrome (early childhood autism) is a pronounced personality disability that manifests itself in the form of contact disorders with caregivers and also other people. Those affected are often unable to look anyone in the eye, have difficulty reacting to feelings and emotions, and withdraw into their own world.
F84.-Bacterial vaginosis
Description A bacterial infection of the vagina is called vaginosis. Medical professionals also use the terms Gardnerella infection, Haemophilus vaginalis infection, and amine colpitis for it.
N76.-Bad breath (halitosis)
Description Exhaled air is normally odorless. If you can still smell it, it is bad breath.
R19.-Basalioma (basal cell cancer)
Basal cell carcinoma is found with a frequency of about 80 % in the neck and head area, since it is triggered not only by a genetic predisposition but also by increased sun exposure of the skin. This is why it is one of the most frequent skin tumours in sunny countries.
Black skin cancer (malignant melanoma)
Malignant melanoma is a malignant tumor of the skin that has a rapid spread. One feature of black skin cancer that contributes to its poor prognosis is the early formation of metastases (scattered settlements) in other organs of the human body.
C43.-Borderline
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the "emotionally unstable personality disorders" that can often occur in adolescence or young adulthood. According to expert estimates, it is assumed that around 6% of young people or 1-2% of the total population in Germany suffer from borderline personality disorder.
F60.-Breast cancer
Every year, around 5000 women in Austria are newly diagnosed with breast cancer (breast carcinoma). Taking into account the age distribution, this corresponds to around 76 cases of breast cancer per 100,000 inhabitants.
C50.-Bronchial asthma in baby & child
One of the most common diseases in childhood is bronchial asthma. Every fourth child suffers from asthmatic disease, which can be maintained into adulthood.
Bronchitis acute
Description Acute bronchitis occurs when the airways (trachea and bronchi) are inflamed. A distinction is made according to the exact location of the inflammation, in tracheitis (inflammation of the trachea), tracheobronchitis, bronchitis and bronchiolitis.
J20.-Burnout
"Burnout" is an English term and means burnt out, completely exhausted. There is still no clear definition of burnout, which is why the exact number of people affected is still unclear.
Z73Cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias are irregularities in the normal activity of the heart. A further distinction can be made as to whether the heart beats too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia).
I49.-Carotid stenosis
Carotid stenosis is a narrowing (stenosis) in at least one of the two internal carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain. A stenosis is often caused by a hardening of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis), which reduces the blood flow and thus the blood supply to the brain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) describes irritation or damage to the median nerve, one of three nerves in the arm. The nerve runs in the wrist area through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passage formed by the bones of the carpus and connective tissue ligaments (called retinaculum flexorum).
G56.-Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. This clouding has the consequence that the affected eye loses more and more visual acuity.
H26.-Cervical Cancer
The cervix is the connection between the vagina and the uterine cavity and refers to the lower part of the uterus. The end of the cervix is represented by the uterine orifice (portio vaginalis uteri), which can be seen in the upper part of the vagina during the lower abdominal gynaecological examination.
C53.-Chickenpox (Varicella)
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that mainly affects children. Characteristic of this infectious disease is a skin rash that has itchy red blisters.
B01.-Chlamydia
Chlamydial infection is the most common disease transmitted through sexual contact. Chlamydiae are bacteria that are responsible for various diseases as pathogens (especially Chlamydiae trachomates): - In industrialized countries as the main cause of urethritis and its complications e.
A74.-Cholera
Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by infection with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The route of transmission is primarily the consumption of drinking water contaminated with faeces, but in rare cases the infection can also be passed on directly from person to person.
A00.-Chonic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Description In CLL, the lymphocytes (subtype of white blood cells) are out of control. Their function in healthy individuals is immune defense.
C91.-Chronic gastritis
Gastritis, also called gastric mucosa inflammation, is an inflammation-related damage of the gastric mucosa(lat. Tunica mucosa gastrica).
K29.-Chronic kidney failure
Description Persistently reduced kidney performance is called chronic renal failure (or kidney weakness). It can lead to acute kidney failure.
N18.-Chronic leukemia
Leukemia refers to several cancers that affect the blood-forming system ("blood cancer"). All forms have out-of-control and rapidly multiplying leukocytes (white blood cells).
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Description Chronic myeloid leukemia, also called chronic myelosis, is a malignant disease. The basis for CML is the development of cancer cells from blood stem monoclonal cells, with an abnormal increase in leukocytes (white blood cells).
C92.-Chronic pain
The acute pain (protective pain) can be understood as a warning signal of the body, which has the purpose to report a physical disorder to the brain. Chronic pain, on the other hand, has lost its actual purpose and exists independently.
R52.-Cold sore (Herpes labialis)
Herpes labialis, also known as cold sores or fever blisters, is a widespread viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV type 1). The virus manifests itself in the form of small, weeping blisters on the lips, which can often be sensitive, painful or itchy.
B00.-Colon cancer (colorectal carcinoma)
Description Colon and rectal carcinomas are malignant growths of the mucous membrane in the respective section of the intestine. Experts also refer to these cancers as colorectal carcinoma, derived from the Greek "colon" (intestine) and Latin "interstitium rectum" (rectum).
C19Congenital curvature of the penis
Congenital penile curvature, also called congenital penile deviation, describes a deformation of the penis. The medical term is composed of the words "congenital" and "penile deviation".
Q55.-Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva)
Description Those who suffer from conjunctivitis, their conjunctiva is either inflamed or irritated. It partially covers the eyeball and is located on the inside of the eyelid.
H10.-Constipation
The term constipation is derived from the Latin word "obstipatio", which means accumulation or congestion. Occasional constipation usually resolves itself.
K59.-COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Description The abbreviation COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a chronic disease of the lungs caused by inflamed and, similar to asthma, permanently narrowed airways.
J44.-Coronary heart disease (CHD)
Coronary artery disease is a serious disease of the heart in which circulatory problems occur in the coronary arteries. These arteries are also called coronary arteries or coronaries.
I25.-Cough
Coughing is considered a reaction of the body, the purpose of which is to clear the airways. During the coughing process, the diaphragm contracts in a jerky manner, clearing the airways of the remaining air.
R05Crohn's disease (chronic inflammation of the intestine)
Crohn's disease (M. Crohn) is a chronic inflammation of all layers of the intestine, which has a relapsing course.
K50.-Cruciate ligament rupture - front
The anterior cruciate ligament is often torn in sports accidents, for example when skiing or playing football. It is the most common ligament injury to the knee, closely followed by injury to the medial collateral ligament.
Cruciate ligament rupture - rear
A tear of the posterior cruciate ligament occurs primarily in car accidents. Because the posterior cruciate ligament is one of the strongest ligament structures in the knee joint, a posterior cruciate ligament tear is a very rare injury - tears of the anterior cruciate ligament or the medial collateral ligament are far more common.
Cystic fibrosis in babies and children
Description Cystic fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis, is a genetic disease based on a defect in the genetic material and is not curable. This disease already exists at birth, but is usually diagnosed later.
E84.-Deafness (deafness)
Deafness (Latin: Surditas) is defined as severe hearing loss or complete deafness. The degree of deafness is differentiated between absolute and practical deafness.
H91.-Dementia
Description Dementia is an umbrella term for various diseases that have in common the decline of mental capacity and a change in personality. Alzheimer's disease is the most common representative of dementia.
F03Depression
Depression is a medical, psychological impairment that brings with it symptoms such as low spirits, mental and physical disorders. Among other things, it can involve sleep disorders, digestive problems or listlessness.
F32.-Diabetes mellitus (diabetes), in general
Description Diabetes mellitus is derived from the Greek and translates to "honey-sweet flow". Diabetes is an umbrella term for metabolic diseases that are associated with hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar).
E14.-Diarrhoea
Description Diarrhoea (diarrhoea) is a symptom that is spoken of as soon as: there is an urge to defecate more frequently than 3 times a day the stool has a changed, liquid consistency the quantity is above average (> 250 g/d) If the diarrhoea lasts up to 2 weeks, doctors speak of acute diarrhoea, anything beyond this is called chronic diarrhoea. Short-term diarrhea (a few days) is not harmful for healthy adults.
A00.-Diffuse hair loss (alopecia diffusa)
Alopecia refers to hairlessness on parts of the body that are normally hairy. The special thing about diffuse hair loss (alopecia diffusa) is that the loss of hair is not limited to a specific area of the head, but that the entire head of hair becomes thinner.
L65.-Down syndrome (trisomy 21)
Down syndrome cannot be called a disease in the classical sense, but rather a chromosomal abnormality. The number of chromosomes (carriers of genetic material) deviates here from the normal value of 46.
Q90.-Earache
Earaches can have many underlying causes, such as bacterial or viral infections, injuries or tumors. The earache radiates directly from the ear if the auricle, eardrum, ear canal or middle ear are affected by a disease.
H92.-encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. In most cases, this is triggered by an infection with viruses.
Endometriosis (growth of the uterine lining)
Endometriosis is a benign growth of the lining of the uterus called the endometrium. Under normal circumstances, the endometrium is located exclusively in the uterus (uterine cavity), but in endometriosis the endometrium also grows in other places in the female body.
N80.-Epilepsy
The word epilepsy is derived from Greek and means something like "seize", "attack" or "assault". The word origin is explained by the fact that epilepsy and epileptic seizures used to be understood as being caused "from outside" (gods, demons).
G40.-Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) refers to the inability to get an erection or even maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. The medical term Erectile Dysfunction comes from Latin and is composed of the words "erigere" (to erect), "dys" (to lack) and "functio" (function).
F52.-erysipelas
Erysipelas is a common acute inflammation of the lymphatic vessels of the skin, which is localized. Starting from small skin injuries, it can affect the face, as well as the arms, legs and, more rarely, the navel.
A46Esophageal cancer (esophageal carcinoma)
Esophageal cancer, also known as oesophageal carcinoma, can occur in any part of the oesophagus. Depending on the tissue from which the tumor forms, a distinction is made between squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas.
C15.-Fainting (syncope, collapse)
Description Fainting or syncope is the term used to describe a brief loss of consciousness. It is caused by a circulatory disturbance in the brain.
R55Fever
Fever refers to an increase in normal body temperature and is not normally a disease in its own right. Rather, fever is understood as a body reaction to external (for example, infections) or internal (such as tumors) influences.
R50.-Fibromyalgia
Description Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), or fibromyalgia for short, describes a pain syndrome that can cause discomfort in various parts of the body. Characteristic is a pressing pain at up to 18 fixed points (tender points), which are located in muscles, connective tissue and bones.
Flatulence
Flatulence is usually not pathological and occurs when air escapes from the intestine through the anus. Often these gases smell of sulphur, which is produced by the body's own intestinal bacteria.
R14Flu & Cold
A cold (flu-like infection) is an infection of the upper respiratory tract that is triggered by viruses. These viruses are particularly easy to transmit to other people.
J00Flu (Influenza)
Influenza is a disease of the respiratory tract caused by infection with influenza viruses. These viruses cause damage to the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, allowing viral toxins (poisons) or various bacteria to enter the body.
Fructose intolerance (fruit sugar intolerance)
Description Intestinal fructose intolerance is caused by a disorder of the transporter GLUT-5. This is located in the small intestine and is responsible for the absorption of fructose and glucose into the bloodstream.
E74.-Gall bladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
Gallbladder inflammation occurs when the gallbladder, which is located below the liver and measures approximately twelve by four centimetres, is inflamed. Normally, the gallbladder is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver.
K81.-Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
The term cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones. These can occur either in the gallbladder (cholecystolithiasis), the bile ducts (choledocholithiasis) or in the small bile ducts of the liver (cholangiolithiasis).
K80.-genital herpes
Genital herpes is a contagious viral disease that can affect the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area. It is usually triggered by herpes simplex type 2 viruses (HSV-2).
A60.-Genital warts (Condylomata acuminata)
Condylomata acuminata (also known as condyloma, genital warts, genital warts) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). Visible symptoms are the genital warts - small benign growths that usually occur in large numbers on the genitals, anus and rectum and vary in colour between reddish, whitish and grey-brownish.
A63.-Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a series of eye diseases that lead to damage to the nerve cells of the retina and the optic nerve in the later stages of the disease. Glaucoma is usually caused by increased intraocular pressure in the chambers of the eye.
H40.-Gluten intolerance (Sprue)
In the case of gluten intolerance (called celiac disease in infants and children, sprue in adults), the consumption of gluten-containing foods leads to chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the small intestine as a result of hypersensitivity to components of gluten, a gluten protein found in many types of grain (wheat, rye, oats, barley). The intolerance persists for a lifetime and, according to the current state of medicine, cannot be treated causally.
K90.-Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococci). Gonorrhoea is manifested by inflammation of the genital organs, including a discharge typical of the disease.
A54.-Gout
Gout is a metabolic disease in which an increased concentration of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) can lead to the deposition of uric acid crystals in certain joints (especially in the metatarsophalangeal joint). The body's immune response to these crystal deposits triggers a so-called gout attack, which manifests itself with sudden severe pain and swelling in the affected joint.
M10.-Graves' disease (Morbus Basedow)
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. The immune system mistakenly perceives the thyroid gland as foreign and produces TSH receptor antibodies.
E05.-Grind lichen (Impetigo contagiosa)
A common bark lichen (also known as impetigo contagiosa) is a bacterial skin infection that is mostly caused by staphylococci, more rarely by streptococci. The highly contagious disease is transmitted by smear infection.
L01.-Hallux valgus (crooked toe)
Hallux valgus is an anatomical malposition of the big toe. This results in a crooked position of the big toe, whereby it is bent towards the outside of the foot from the base of the big toe joint.
M20.-Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis - also called chronic immune thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic immune thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease, or Hashimoto's for short - refers to a chronic, inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. It is a common autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly perceives the thyroid gland as foreign and ultimately fights or destroys it.
E06.-Headache (cephalgia)
Headaches can occur occasionally, in attacks or chronically. In most cases, headaches are passé and harmless.
R51Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the blood vessels of the heart (coronary vessels), which are responsible for supplying the heart muscle, become blocked. The heart muscle has the task of pumping blood around the body.
I21.-Heart failure (cardiac insufficiency)
Heart muscle weakness (cardiac insufficiency, myocardial insufficiency) is the inability of the heart to supply the body tissues with sufficient blood and oxygen. The performance of the heart is then so low that the body's needs can no longer be met.
I50.-Hemophilia (bleeding disorder)
Hemophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting. In case of injuries, the blood of the affected person does not clot or clots too slowly.
D66Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids is the name given to a vascular cushion in the area of the rectum which, together with the sphincter muscle, seals off the anus. The haemorrhoids consist of a tissue with a good blood supply, which performs the function of a cavernous body (technically called corpus cavernosum recti).
K64.-Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
Hepatitis refers to all types of liver inflammation, regardless of the underlying cause. Triggers for this inflammation can be viruses, autoimmune diseases or toxins such as alcohol or drugs.
K75.-Herniated disc (disc prolapse)
The intervertebral disc consists of a soft gelatinous core (nucleus pulposus) surrounded by a fibrocartilage ring (annulus fibrosus). It is located between the vertebrae and serves there as a damper.
High blood pressure (arterial hypertension)
In the case of high blood pressure (arterial hypertension), the values of the measurable blood pressure are elevated over a longer period of time. The medical term arterial hypertension is made up of the Latin words "arterial" (belonging to the artery) and "hypertension" (excess pressure).
I10.-Hives (Urticaria)
Urticaria (colloquially hives or nettle rash) is a skin condition that manifests itself with pale to intense red bumps on the skin. The name hives is based on the fact that the skin appears as if it has come into contact with nettles.
L50.-Hormonal hereditary hair loss (alopecia androgenetica)
Hormonal hereditary hair loss (alopecia androgenetica) is the most common cause of hair loss. Alopecia androgenetica is responsible for hair loss in about 95 percent of cases.
L64.-HPV infection (human papilloma viruses)
Infections with the human papilloma virus (HPV) belong to the group of sexually transmitted viral diseases. Most HPV infections heal unnoticed, although in some cases harmless skin symptoms can occur, such as the formation of genital and anal warts.
Huntington's chorea
Huntington's disease is also known as "St. Vitus' dance" and is a rare hereditary disease that affects the brain and causes movement disorders, as well as changes in character and even dementia.
G10Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
The medical term hyperthyroidism combines the Latin thyroid name ("glandula thyreoidea") with the Greek term for excessive ("hyper"). Since thyroid hormones play an important role in the body's metabolism, hyperthyroidism often results in increased metabolic activity.
E05.-Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a common malformation of the penis in which there is a displacement of the urethra. It affects about one in 200 to one in 300 male newborns.
Q54.-Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (popularly known as bladder weakness) is the failure to learn or the loss of the ability to safely store urine in the bladder and to determine when to void. It is a fairly common condition, estimated by research to affect between 5 and 25% of people - exact figures are difficult to determine as many sufferers do not see a doctor out of shame.
R32Inguinal hernia (Hernia inguinalis)
An inguinal hernia is a hernia in the area of the inguinal canal. The groin is the transition between the front abdominal wall and the legs, where the abdominal muscles and the leg muscles merge.
Insect venom allergy
Summer is the time of year when insecticide allergy sufferers most often come into contact with allergens that cause allergies. The most common allergies to insects are honey bee allergy, wasp allergy and bumblebee allergy.
Insomnia and sleep disorders
Sleep disorders are among the most widespread health problems, with a prevalence of 6 to 10% of the population. While isolated sleepless nights occur in almost all people, the causes should be clarified in the case of longer-lasting sleep problems.
F51.-Intestinal Polyps
Intestinal polyps are usually benign mucosal tumors located in the cavity of the colon. They can be of different shape (mushroom-like, cushion-like) and size, and can occur individually or in groups.
Irritable Bladder
Contrary to popular belief that only women after vaginal delivery or people of older age can be affected by the condition known as irritable bladder, this problem affects men and women of all ages. However, women generally suffer from irritable bladder more often.
Kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)
A kidney cancer is based on malignant changes in kidney cells. If the cancer develops from different cells of the kidney tissue, this is called renal cell carcinoma.
C64Kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis)
Kidney inflammation (glomerulonephritis) is an inflammation of the kidney corpuscles (glomeruli). Each kidney contains over one million of these renal corpuscles, whose function is to filter and cleanse the blood to produce urine, which is then passed through the ureter into the bladder.
N05.-Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)
Description Kidney stones (also known as renal gravel) are deposits in the renal tubules, pelvis and urinary tract. These deposits are formed from urine, more specifically from the calcium salts it contains, or from uric acid, magnesium ammonium phosphate or cystine.
N20.-Ligament tear at the knee
The knee joint is heavily stressed by various movements, such as during sports activities. For this reason, the knee is stabilized and supported by the lateral and cruciate ligaments, as well as by the muscles of the lower and upper thigh.
Long Covid (post-Covid syndrome)
COVID-19 is a multi-organ disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms. Certain symptoms can persist for a long time after an acute COVID infection.
U09.-!Lung cancer (bronchial carcinoma)
Lung cancer refers to a degeneration of the tissue in different areas of the lungs. Different types are distinguished, which include cancer of the actual lung tissue, as well as rare cancers such as mesothelion (cancer of the lung pleura).
C34.-Lyme disease (Syn.: Lyme disease, Lyme borreliosis)
The causative agent of Lyme disease is the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are transmitted to humans through tick bites.
A69.-Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a swelling caused by an increased accumulation of tissue water (lymph) and is located under the skin. As soon as more fluid flows into the tissue than the lymphatic channels can remove, the lymph accumulates and the tissue swells.
Macular degeneration
Macula (yellow spot) is an area located in the retina and measures about five millimeters in diameter. It contains important photoreceptor cells of the eye, whose task is normal vision, as well as sharp vision (for example, the letters in reading).
H35.-Manic-depressive illness (bipolar affective disorder)
Description Who is manic-depressive, fluctuates between "sky-high jubilant" and "to death saddened". The phases of depression and mania alternate.
F31.-Measles in adults
Measles is a highly infectious, acute viral disease. It typically manifests itself in characteristic skin rashes and complaints of the upper respiratory tract.
Measles in baby and child
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread worldwide. Characteristic symptoms of measles are skin rash, high fever and upper respiratory symptoms.
B05.-Meningitis (general)
Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges. The meninges are a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the brain.
G03.-Meningitis in babies and children
Meningitis refers to an acute inflammation of the meninges, which primarily endangers people with a weakened immune system, but also infants and young children. It is usually triggered by an infection with viruses or bacteria.
Meningitis, bacterial
Infectious diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) can be caused by viral, bacterial and parasitic pathogens as well as fungi. In the case of bacterial meningitis, a bacterial infection causes inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord.
G03.-Menstruation, heavy and long (menorrhagia)
Description Menstrual bleeding that is unusually heavy and lasts for a long time is called menorrhagia. It is a menstrual disorder in which bleeding lasts for 7-14 days and more than 150 ml of blood is lost or more than five pads are needed per day.
N92.-Migraine
Migraine is a severe, sudden, pulsating or throbbing headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In most cases, the headache only occurs on one side of the head.
G43.-Monitoring normal pregnancy
The purpose of monitoring a normal pregnancy in the course of preventive examinations is to detect high-risk pregnancies at an early stage and thus to be able to avoid complications as far as possible.
Z34Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) belongs to the group of chronic diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. The word "multiple sclerosis" is composed of the word "skleros" (=hard) and "multiplex" (=multiple).
G35.-Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. If not only the heart muscle (myocardium) itself is affected, but also the pericardium, this is called perimyocarditis.
I51.-Nail fungus (onychomycosis)
Description Infections of the nails on fingers and feet are called nail fungus. They are mainly caused by dermatophytes (filamentous fungi) such as Trichophyton rubrum.
B35.-Neurodermatitis (atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis)
Neurodermatitis (also known as endogenous eczema or atopic dermatitis) is a skin disease that often causes recurrent skin inflammation and itching. Symptom-free periods alternate with mild to severe phases of the disease.
L20.-Nocturia (urination at night)
Description Anyone who wakes up at night because there is an urge to urinate and has to visit the toilet, suffers from nocturia. However, this is only true from a frequency of more than twice and only if there has not been excessive drinking.
R35.-Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Description The bursting of blood vessels of the nasal mucosa causes nosebleeds. Most often it affects the nasal septum, the most anterior part of the nasal septum.
R04.-Obesity (adiposity)
The body mass indexSince the exact measurement of body fat is often difficult, the BMI is often used for obesity classification. However, BMI does not provide any information about a person's body fat percentage.
E66.-Osteoporosis (bone loss)
Osteoporosis (colloquially known as bone loss) is a metabolic disease of the bones. These lose stability as a result of an excessive breakdown of bone substance, which leads to an increased risk of suffering a bone fracture.
M81.-Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) in babies and children
Description In children and infants, otitis media often occurs together with a cold, flu or measles infection. Viruses or even bacteria enter the middle ear directly through the eustachian tube (connects ear and throat).
Ovarian cancer (ovarian tumor)
Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumour (carcinoma) of the ovary. The tumour tends to form metastases, preferably in the abdominal cavity.
C56Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic carcinoma)
Description Pancreatic carcinoma (cancer of the pancreas) is one of the rarer but nevertheless dangerous tumour diseases. In Austria, 3.
C25.-Pancreatitis-pancreatitis
The pancreas is a large gland in the upper abdomen at about the level of the duodenum. It has two main tasks: The production of digestive juices and enzymes that break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in food into their component parts in the intestines.
K85.-Parkinson's disease (shaking palsy, paralysis agitans)
Parkinson's disease (also called shaking palsy, idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome or Parkinson's disease) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain. It is caused by a progressive loss of dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra in the midbrain.
G20.-Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a bacterial inflammation of the periodontium (technically known as the periodontium). This consists of the following elements: Gums (gingiva propria).
K05.-Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (pAVK)
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) is a circulatory disorder of the arteries in the arms or legs. The cause is a pathological narrowing of the arteries, which prevents them from transporting sufficient blood.
Pfeiffersches glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
Description The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes glandular fever. Mucous membranes of the nose, mouth and throat as well as B-lymphocytes (a subspecies of white blood cells) are affected.
B27.-Pityriasis versicolor (fungal lichen)
Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal disease of the skin. The disease is usually harmless and free of symptoms, but the fungal infestation can be perceived as cosmetically disturbing.
B36.-Plasmocytoma (multiple myeloma)
Description Plasmocytoma is a specific type of blood cancer in which plasma cells of the blood malignantly grow out of control. It belongs to the group of lymphomas, more specifically B-cell non Hodgkin lymphomas.
C90.-Pneumonia
Pneumonia is caused by pathogens of various types, such as bacteria, fungi or viruses attacking the lung tissue. In response, there is inflammation of the deeper parts of the lungs, as well as the air sacs (aleveoli) and/or the connective tissue that lies between them.
J18.-Polio (Poliomyelitis) in baby & child
Poliomyelitis (polio) is an acute viral infection accompanied by fever. Most of the time, the disease progresses without being noticed, or it resembles a flu-like infection.
A80.-Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (ejaculatio praecox) is a common and poorly understood sexual disorder, often causing sufferers to avoid intimacy as well as sexuality. The term ejacuatio praecox comes from Latin and means "premature ejection".
F52.-presbycusis
Regardless of whether you want to admit it or not, the senses simply diminish with age. This includes not only the increasing loss of visual acuity, but also the increasingly severe age-related hearing loss.
H91.-Pressure ulcers (decubitus)
The common clinical picture of pressure ulcers (decubitus, decubital ulcer) can be described as damage to the skin and underlying tissue. The areas most commonly affected by pressure sores include the buttocks and heel.
L89.-Prostate cancer (prostate carcinoma, prostate tumor)
Prostate cancer (PCA) is a malignant tumor of the male prostate gland. The prostate is about the size and shape of a chestnut.
C61Psoriasis (psoriasis)
Psoriasis (colloquially known as psoriasis) is a benign, often chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. The cause is probably a disorder of the immune system.
L40.-Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)
Description When a blood clot (thrombosis) breaks loose and is carried by the bloodstream, it can reattach itself in other blood vessels. This results in an embolism.
I26.-pyelonephritis (inflammation of the renal pelvis)
Description Renal pelvic inflammatory disease describes an acute or chronic infection of the renal pelvis and possibly kidney tissue. Women are far more likely to be affected by the acute condition than men because of their shorter urinary tract.
N12Rabies
Rabies is an infectious disease, which usually takes a fatal course and is mainly transmitted from mammals to humans. The rabies pathogen is the lyssavirus.
A82.-Raynaud's Syndrome
Raynaud's syndrome is a functional circulatory disorder in which vessels in the fingers and toes contract like cramps. These spasms, also known as vasospasms, lead to a reduced blood supply in the affected areas.
I73.-Reflux disease (reflux esophagitis)
Reflux esophagitis (reflux disease) is an inflammation of the esophagus. The disease is caused by the reflux of acidic gastric juice (acid reflux) into the oesophagus.
K21.-Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS for short, is a neurological disorder and is manifested by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually occurring at night or in rest situations, which is often associated with pain or unpleasant sensations. Characteristic is an improvement of the symptoms by movement or physical activity.
G25.-Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis, often referred to simply as rheumatism, is contrary to popular belief not a disease of old age, but can affect people of any age. It should also be said that rheumatoid arthritis is not a harmless disease and in some cases can take a very difficult course.
M06.-Rotator cuff rupture of the shoulder
A rotator cuff tear is a tear of a muscle tendon of the shoulder girdle. Since the shoulder joint has a great freedom of movement in several directions and often has to bear very large loads, it needs a firm and strong anchorage to the body.
M75.-Rotaviruses
The most common cause of acute, severe diarrhoea in infants and children is infection with rotavirus. This is a highly contagious virus that spreads rapidly, especially between February and April.
Rubella in baby and child
Rubella is one of the viral infectious diseases and usually occurs in childhood. Typical for this disease is a red skin rash, which often begins on the face and spreads further over the body.
B06.-Salmonella disease (salmonellosis)
Salmonella is a type of bacteria and has a rod-shaped appearance. There are many different types of salmonellae, which can all lead to various diseases.
A02.-Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by streptococci and is one of the bacterial infectious diseases. Symptoms of scarlet fever include a typical red skin rash - triggered by streptococcal exotoxins (superantigens), a raspberry-colored tongue and purulent inflammation of the palatine tonsils.
A38Scars
Almost everyone has a scar somewhere on their body. Scars are caused by the healing process after an injury.
L90.-Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that alters the thinking, behaviour and perception of those affected. Most importantly, it is often very difficult for sufferers to distinguish between reality and delusions.
F20.-Sciatic nerve irritation (sciatica)
Sciatica is the term used to describe pain and discomfort caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Usually the complaints are described as acute dull, pressing or pulling pains in the back area, which extend from the back of the thigh into the leg and seem to come from the sacrum.
M54.-Sepsis
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is a critical illness caused by an excessive immune response to an infection. It must always be treated in an intensive care unit so that immediate action can be taken in the event of sudden organ failure.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
What is meant by sexually transmitted diseases? Sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted through sexual intercourse.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Shingles (herpes zoster) refers to a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which belongs to the herpes virus family. If the affected person comes into contact with the varicella-zoster virus for the first time, chickenpox (varicella) occurs.
B02.-Shoulder dislocation (shoulder luxation)
Shoulder dislocation is characterized by a dislocation of the humeral head from the glenoid cavity. There are basically two forms of this dislocation: When the shoulder is dislocated due to an accident or injury, it is called a traumatic shoulder dislocation.
S43.-Sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses)
Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses. Normally, the nasal mucosa is also involved.
J32.-Sleep apnea
Snoring, while considered annoying by many, is rarely seen as a serious symptom of illness. However, in some cases it can be an indication of a breathing disorder, namely obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
G47.-Soft tissue tumors of the skin, benign (lipoma, fibroma, atheroma)
Soft tissue tumors are tumors of different tissues (fatty tissue, connective tissue, nervous tissue, musculature). The majority of these tumors are benign.
D21.-Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that is localized and can occur as a result of wear and tear on the spine. If the blood vessels and nerve fibers in the spinal canal are squeezed due to a narrowing, this can cause back pain and other complaints.
M48.-Stomach cancer (gastric carcinoma)
Stomach cancer (gastric carcinoma) is a disease in which certain cells of the stomach undergo uncontrolled division, resulting in the formation of a malignant tumor. In most cases, the gastric juice-producing glandular cells degenerate.
C16.-streptococcus infection
Streptococci belong to the class of bacteria that are found mainly on the skin, in the intestine and in women in the vagina and can be the cause of a variety of infections. They are divided into groups based on their ability to break down blood (alpha, beta, and gamma hemolysis under laboratory conditions) and their wall structure (groups A, B, C, D, etc).
A49.-Stroke (insult)
The term stroke (med.: insult) refers to a symptom caused by an abrupt circulatory disturbance.
I64Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAB) is a haemorrhage that occurs in a specific region of the brain, namely in the space between the middle meninges (spinal meninges) and the surface of the brain, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If one of the blood vessels, which are very numerous in this narrow, gap-shaped space, bursts, blood in the subarachnoid space leaks out and exerts pressure on the brain from the outside.
I60.-Sun allergy
What is meant by "sun allergy"? There are a number of diseases that can lead to enormous itching, blistering and swelling of the skin when exposed to the sun.
L56.-Swine flu (new influenza A/H1N1 , new flu)
The so-called swine flu, or new flu as it is known in specialist circles, first appeared in the spring of 2009. This form of influenza is caused by an influenza virus that was unknown at the time, namely type A/H1N1.
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Lateral trangangina is the name given to a specific inflammation of the pharynx, which mainly affects the lymph vessels running down from the upper posterior pharyngeal wall (= lateral cords). In contrast to other inflammations of the pharynx, such as pharyngitis, lateral gangrene occurs relatively rarely.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria, which is caused by the pathogen Treponema pallidum. In medical circles, syphilis is sometimes called lues venerea, but some people also know the disease by the name hard chancre or French disease.
A53.-TBE (early summer meningoencephalitis)
Early summer meningoencephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain or meninges caused by the TBE virus. You can become infected with the virus through a tick bite.
Tennis elbow (Epicondylitis humeri radialis)
Tennis elbow (epidcondylitis humeri radialis) is a relatively common condition caused by overuse of a specific tendon. The name of the disease does not indicate that athletes are affected more often, but non-athletes can fall ill just as frequently.
M77.-Testicular cancer (testicular carcinoma)
Testicular cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in young men. Nevertheless, it is one of the cancers with the best chances of cure.
C62.-Tetanus (tetanus)
Tetanus is an acute infectious disease with a severe course, which is triggered by the bacterium (Clostridium tetani). The name tetanus is derived from the characteristic symptom, namely a cramp-like rigidity of the muscles.
A35The mold allergy
Mold allergy sufferers are mostly confronted with invisible enemies. Rarely can the triggers of the allergy be seen with the naked eye, so determining the allergen is relatively complicated.
Thrombosis (blood clot)
Thrombosis is a disease of the blood vessels in which a blood clot (thrombus) blocks the blood vessel. In most cases, the pelvic veins and the deep veins of the legs are affected.