Symptoms

Pulmonary oedema is a serious and life-threatening condition if it occurs suddenly (acutely). Its chronic form is milder. It can be caused by chest trauma, pneumonia, drowning or inhalation of a foreign body. It is more common as a consequence of heart failure in the elderly population. It can also develop in pregnancy during eclampsia. Symptoms include breathlessness and other discomforts.

Vomiting is a defensive reflex of the body to get rid of the contents of the digestive tract. The cause may be a dietary error, a psychological factor or a clinical symptom of a particular disease. What are all the possible causes of nausea and vomiting after eating?

A change in the shape, colour or texture of the nail can indicate damage, vitamin deficiencies or certain diseases. White spots on the nails are professionally called leukonychia. What do they signal and why do they occur?

Shoulder joint pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that can complicate even the most mundane daily activities. What is behind the development of shoulder pain?

Pain occurring under the left rib can occur with muscle strains, after injuries, but can also indicate a serious problem.

Pain under the right rib can occur with physical exertion, but it can also indicate a more serious problem.

Increased tearing is one of the common reasons for visiting the eye doctor. It can be caused by many eye problems, but there can be more reasons.

Purulent discharge from the eye is the main sign of inflammation of the eye. What is its cause and can it be caused by drafts? Can it be treated at home and with the help of herbs or other grandmotherly advice?

Do you have irritated eyes after working behind a monitor all day, or is it caused by draughts? What other causes can we encounter?

Abdominal pain can be dull, sharp and in the form of cramps. It accompanies various abdominal diseases and other health problems. So, what does it mean?

Pain shoots into the fingers due to several medical problems that are different from local ones. They mostly come from other areas in the body, e.g. the neck or hip area.

Headaches are among the most common health problems people seek professional help for. Most cases are non-serious forms that may sometimes be a manifestation of a more serious condition.

Fear shouldn't overshadow the importance of screening. Although not every lump in the breast means breast cancer.

Tinnitus can be so unpleasant that it does not allow a person to concentrate on normal activities. Why does it arise, what are its main causes?

Acetone breath, or acetone halitosis, is a major manifestation of excessive blood sugar elevation in diabetics. However, it can have other causes. Do you smell acetone from your child's mouth?

Protein in the urine is a sign of impaired kidney function, or occurs for other disease causes. However, some small amount of protein tends to be present in the urine even in the absence of disease.

Blood in the urine is usually present for a variety of reasons. These are often benign. However, it happens that behind this symptom there is a serious and malignant disease.

A slow heartbeat is referred to as bradycardia. It is divided into physiological (when its cause is not a disease) and pathological (which is already a symptom of a disease).

Shoulder pain and pain shooting into the shoulders are among the common problems. It can be acute or chronic. It is uncomfortable and limiting.

Pain shooting below the right shoulder blade can be caused by organ diseases, but also by muscular or skeletal problems. Often it originates from the spinal area.