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Actinic keratosis

Spiny cell carcinoma, also known as squamous cell carcinoma, is the second most common form of malignant skin cancer in Switzerland after basal cell carcinoma. The problem is that, unlike basal cel...

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Myomas

The term fibroid refers to a nodular arrangement of normally orderly muscle fibers. Myomas are benign, but can cause severe symptoms in half of the women affected.

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Tremor

Trembling can be a completely normal reaction of the body. For example, we shiver when we feel cold, anxiety, pain or stress.

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Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma belongs to the group of gliomas (brain tumors) and is the most malignant form of tissue degeneration in the brain. It usually occurs in the cerebrum. Glioblastoma develops from certain...

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Ectopic pregnancy

A positive pregnancy test can trigger a feeling of happiness if you want to have children. In rare cases, however, the rejoicing is premature: an ectopic pregnancy can occur, particularly in women ...

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Anxiety disorders

Fear of flying, panic in an elevator, arachnophobia - fears are widespread among the population. If such anxiety is pathologically increased and interferes with everyday life, experts speak of an a...

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Sjögren’s syndrome

Dry eyes and a dry mouth are the typical symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome (pronounced: Schögren's syndrome). This is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own defense cells attack its own salivar...

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Diverticular disease

Diverticula are protrusions that often form in the intestinal mucosa of the large intestine. In many cases, the bulges cause no symptoms and go unnoticed. However, diverticula sometimes cause disco...

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Hay fever

When spring arrives, the season of suffering for pollen allergy sufferers begins. Find out everything you need to know about hay fever: From the causes to the symptoms and treatment.

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver (in ancient Greek, "hepar" means liver and the Greek suffix "-itis" stands for inflammation). The course of hepatitis C is usually chronic.

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Hormonal hair loss

Hormonal hair loss (alopecia androgenetica) affects the scalp hair of both men and women. Hair loss begins gradually and usually extends over several years. The predisposition to hormonal hair loss...

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Acne

Acne is a very common skin condition that is accompanied by pimples, pustules and comedones (blackheads). Young people are particularly affected. After a few years, the acne usually disappears on i...

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Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis, also known as atherosclerosis, causes no symptoms for many years. Over time, however, the risk of dangerous cardiovascular diseases increases - incidentally, they are one of the m...

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Joint pain

The symptoms often start in the morning when you get up: Joint pain, known as arthralgia, can be distressing and make everyday life a misery. It is little consolation that a large number of other p...

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Pneumothorax

In a pneumothorax, air accumulates in the pleural cavity (between the lungs and the chest). There are different ways in which air can get there - and therefore different causes for the clinical pic...

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Bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma is a disease of the airways that can cause acute shortness of breath. In some patients, the airways react to allergens and other stimuli that need to be avoided. If this is not pos...

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Depressive disorders

Depression is very common and can affect anyone. Common signs of depression can include a depressed mood, negative thoughts, brooding and sleep problems. It can have many causes, for example stress...

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Reflux disease

Reflux disease is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms: heartburn, acid regurgitation and a burning sensation behind the breastbone, which by definition occur at least once a week and are so unpleasa...

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Genital herpes

Genital herpes causes unpleasant blisters on the penis, in the vagina or on the anus. This is triggered by the herpes simplex virus. It is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. In addition to ...

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve is irreversibly damaged. In most cases, this is due to increased eye pressure. Those affected suffer from visual disturbances tha...

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Sudden deafness

A sudden hearing loss occurs suddenly without any previous signs. Can you suddenly hear nothing or almost nothing in one ear? Does it feel like there is absorbent cotton or an earplug in your ear? ...

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Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa (also known as anorexia) is an eating disorder. Those affected are underweight and the resulting malnutrition can have serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences.

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Cervical cancer

Cervical cancer is a common and dangerous type of cancer in women. Here you will find comprehensive information on causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment options. Find out more about...

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Cushing’s syndrome: when cortisol floods the blood

If too much of the hormone cortisol circulates in your body for a long time, you could develop Cushing's syndrome. Signs include weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness and the developmen...