Heartburn occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus. A painful burning sensation can be felt behind the breastbone. Coughing and abdominal pain can also occur. Heartburn is basically …

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a relative narrowing of the carpal tunnel, the bony connective tissue canal on the inside of the wrist. The median …

20% of all adults suffer from varicose veins. They are not just a cosmetic problem, because the feeling of heaviness, pain and swelling in the legs …

Patients often complain about cold symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat and hoarseness. One speaks of acute bronchitis when a dry or productive cough occurs. What …

A urinary tract infection is an inflammation of the urinary tract, often caused by bacteria, which can occur in the upper or lower urinary tract. For …

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disease associated with abdominal pain and impaired gastrointestinal function. Various structural, molecular, genetic, immunological, nervous and psychosocial changes can lead …

Noroviruses are highly contagious pathogens that often cause severe vomiting and diarrhea and can affect people of all ages. Affected excrete the virus through the stool …

When looking for the right contraceptive, women and men are often spoiled for choice. The large selection makes the search difficult and confusing. The contraceptive methods differ …

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas. Around 400 million people worldwide are infected with the virus …

Migraine is an episodic disorder characterized by unilateral, throbbing headache lasting hours or days. The pain is usually unilateral, but in some cases it can be …