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Salivary stones

If a painful swelling occurs in a salivary gland while eating, the cause is usually a salivary stone. It is often sufficient to simply stimulate the flow of saliva to flush the stone out.

Atrioventricular block (AV block)

A cardiac arrhythmia such as AV block is one reason for the heart to beat very slowly. It is caused by impaired conduction of electrical impulses in the heart. Read this article to find out more.

Gastritis

Typical symptoms of acute gastritis are stomachache, feeling full, bloating, gas and heartburn. In most cases, gastritis is caused by a bacterial infection or the use of certain pain medication.

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Most people experience tinnitus from time to time, for example after a loud concert. But people with tinnitus hear constant sounds like whistling or humming in their ears without any apparent reason.

Typhoid and paratyphoid

Typhoid is caused by bacteria in contaminated drinking water and food. It is recommended that people get a typhoid vaccine before travel to high-risk areas and take care with food and drink.

Glaucoma

Eye diseases like glaucoma can occur as we get older. The disease is also known as green star. Potential sight loss can be stopped if identified early.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a congenital heart disease. It often causes no symptoms. However, it can sometimes be life-threatening.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

With ALS, nerve cells that control muscles deteriorate and die. This results in muscle loss, muscle stiffness and paralysis. Treatment seeks to relieve symptoms as effectively as possible.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

An obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a major impact on every aspect of daily life. There is no cure for OCD. There are treatment options to help people manage it.

A normal birth

It’s impossible to predict exactly how the birth of a baby will proceed. However, thanks to midwives and medical facilities, it generally turns out to be a positive experience.