Scabies is itchy, especially at night. It is caused by mites. You become infected through skin contact …
Agoraphobia
What is agoraphobia? Agoraphobia means anxiety and avoidance behavior for certain situations. The word comes from the Greek and literally means ‘fear of the market square’. In the Netherlands it is referred to as ‘square fear’. However, …
Continue readingDeviations from the nasal septum
What are abnormalities of the nasal partition? Deviations from the nasal septum (septum deviation) are congenital or acquired abnormalities of position and shape of the septum septum, such as tilt, or thickening of the bone. …
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What are ulcers? Canker sores are painful little mouth sores. The number can vary from a few to many ulcers at the same time. There are different types of ulcers. Canker sores: Signs of symptoms The most …
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What is discharge from the penis? We speak of discharge from the penis when clear or cloudy fluid comes out of the urethra. The urethra comes out on top of the glans. Often the cause is a …
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What is acute diarrhea in adults? Acute diarrhea is a sudden deviation from the normal stool pattern. The feces are mushy to watery and you lose more and more frequent faeces than usual. If it lasts longer …
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What is acute diarrhea? Acute diarrhea is a sudden change in the normal stool pattern. There too often, too much and too thin stools. It is usually over in four to ten days. If the diarrhea lasts longer …
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Chronius tendon | Achilles tendon injury
Chronius tendon | Achilles tendon injury is an injury to the tendon that runs from the calf muscle to the heel. The cause is usually prolonged overload, causing an inflammatory response in or around the tendon. The …
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What is an abortion? An abortion is an early termination of a pregnancy, whether or not desired. This information is about the desired termination of pregnancy, the abortion provocatus. In the Netherlands this is done for …
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What are aarsmaden? Aarsmaden (oxyuren) are worms that reside in the gut and reproduce. Complaints (symptoms) with worms in the stool. Aarsmaden are white worms. The males are three millimeters, the females about an inch long. …
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What is adjustment disorder? Everyone experiences something more or less radical in their life. The loss of a job, an illness or a divorce. But less ‘serious’ events can also be drastic; a move, the birth of a …
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