Aesthetic medicine
Is it worth using the services of aesthetic medicine? The scope of treatments related to aesthetic medicine ranges between cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery methods. Aesthetic medicine allows you to achieve the desired cosmetic effect using minimally invasive methods, using the same methods that interfere with the tissues lying under the epidermis. What treatments does […]
The silent killer of smokers – COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a dangerous disease that most often affects tobacco smokers. Due to the progressive nature of COPD, the consequences of the disease are not noticeable until years from the beginning of the problem. About 80% of COPD is caused by smoking.Obstructive pulmonary disease is less of a media problem […]
Is tuberculosis still serious?
Tuberculosis has been associated with coughing and high mortality rates in past centuries. Indeed, after World War II, it was one of the leading causes of death in Poland. Is this disease still a threat and how can it be prevented? I provide answers to these questions in this article. Tuberculosis in Poland and in […]
How to recognize sinusitis?
Why is sinusitis not to be taken lightly? Upper respiratory tract infections are the most common medical condition in the general population. It is estimated that most children catch a cold an average of 5 times a year, while adults 2 to 4 times. Anatomically, we distinguish 4 pairs of sinuses: frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid, […]
Mononucleosis or kisses of increased risk
Mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Ebstein-Barr virus (EBV). In the Anglo-Saxon nomenclature, in colloquial language, is commonly referred to as a “kissing disease”. However, such nomenclature is misleading. Due to the low infectivity (for infection to occur, direct contact with saliva must occur), infections with mononucleosis caused by kissing are relatively common. […]
The appendix – the source of the problems?
The appendix is a protrusion of the caecum of unclear importance for the body. It has been postulated that under proper conditions the appendix serves as a “safe haven” for beneficial bacteria. In crisis situations, when the natural gut flora dies, the beneficial bacteria survive in the appendix. Another theory speaks of the role of […]
Flu, Q&A – questions and answers
1. Flu vaccine – is it worth getting vaccinated in 2020? Yes, in the era of the covid-19 pandemic, we should not forget about other viruses that may attack us. The flu vaccine does not protect us 100%, but it gives us a chance to: avoid infection with the flu virus or ease the course […]
Acne – treatment, pharmacist advice
Skin problems that appear around the face are a very common disease. Acne, because we are talking about it, can significantly affect the self-esteem of young people. It happens that adolescents lose their self-confidence, avoid contact with peers, and finally close in on themselves. This can lead to many mental problems, including the emergence of […]
Nephrolithiasis – a recurring problem
Nephrolithiasis – a recurring problemNephrolithiasis is caused by the precipitation of insoluble deposits into the urinary tract. Knowing the composition of the deposits helps to determine the cause of urolithiasis and allows for specific treatment. Stones are most often formed in the calyx and renal pelvis, the movement of the stone down the urinary tract […]
Pregnancy and cats, or about Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is an opportunistic disease, which means that it is activated when the immune system is weakened. The disease is almost always asymptomatic, provided the immune system is functioning properly. However, toxoplasma must be cared for and contamination prevention measures must be taken during planning and during […]
