A food intolerance is the body’s inability to digest or metabolize certain foods. About 20% of the population suffer from food intolerance. Discomfort is mainly limited to …
Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool can be caused by various diseases. The reasons for bloody stools can range from harmless findings in the rectum to serious diseases …
Nausea
The symptom of nausea describes a queasy feeling in the upper abdomen and often leads to vomiting. From the classic gastrointestinal flu to seasickness, there can …
Stomach cramps
Abdominal cramps are acute, cramping abdominal pains. They are often harmless and usually do not require medical treatment. If the abdominal cramps cause severe pain or last …
Anal itching
Anal itching is caused by skin irritation in the anal area. It is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 5% of the population (mostly men). The itching …
Body aches
Patients most often notice headaches and body aches as part of a flu-like infection or influenza flu. In the course of the infection, there is aching …
Anal vein thrombosis
An anal vein thrombosis is often noticed by unbearable pain in the area of the anus. The harmless proctological disease can usually be felt as a …
Coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus that causes the disease Covid-19. Since January 2020, the disease has been spreading around the world. Origin of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) In …
Chills
In most cases, chills occur as part of an infectious disease. During the fever increase phase, involuntary muscle tremors and a strong sensation of cold occur. However, …
Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis (mouth disease, stewardess disease) is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease that occurs in the form of pus-filled pustules in the mouth and nose. The …