Fatty liver (also called steatosis hepatis) is a common disease in industrialized nations. It often remains undetected for a long time, and there are still no drugs against it. Due to an unhealthy ...

In people with hypercalcemia, blood calcium levels are too high. In most cases, existing diseases are behind it, especially often a cancer or hyperparathyroidism - an overfunction of the parathyroi...

If your skin shows redness and wheals, if it itches and swells, then hives (urticaria) could be the cause. It is one of the most common skin diseases that can affect both adults and children. It is...

If you feel very thirsty, have to urinate more often and feel dull and fatigued, these could be signs of diabetes mellitus. In Switzerland alone, more than half a million people are affected by dia...

Leukoplakia is the name given to certain pathological changes in the mucous membrane, which usually occur in the mouth. They are manifested by conspicuous white spots, for example on the tongue or ...

Retinal detachment can lead to the loss of your sight and vision - therefore, doctors must treat the eye immediately! There are several causes of retinal detachment. Most often it is accompanied by...

Sepsis occurs as a result of an infection that spreads through the body and attacks the body's own organs. This can be life-threatening. It is therefore all the more important to recognize the firs...

An estrogen deficiency can have far-reaching consequences in affected women. This is because estrogens are the most important female sex hormones. They play a central role in the development of the...