Tag: duration
Angina red: duration, contagion, symptoms, treatment
Red angina means a local infection of the pharynx causing an acute sore throat. The tonsils turn bright red. What is the difference with white angina? Is it contagious ?…
2003 heat wave: date, duration, what temperatures?
The heat wave of August 2003 remains to this day the most intense and one of the longest that France has known. She had made a strong impression with nearly…
Strike in Hollywood: demands, duration, impact… Decryption
After the screenwriters, it’s the turn of the actors to be on strike in Hollywood. But for what reasons? And what impact on the industry and the next releases? Explanations…
Artificial coma: duration, recovery and risks
An artificial coma puts the patient in a state of loss of consciousness via medication so that he does not suffer. It can be used in case of cardiac arrest…
Mycosis of the glans: penis symptoms, duration, transmissible?
In men, mycosis can affect the glans, the swollen end of the penis. Redness, itching, and small pimples are the main symptoms. Is it contagious? How to treat it? With…
PET-Scan: procedure, duration, neurology, what cancer do we see?
A PET-Scan (or PET scan) is a medical imaging examination mainly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancers, but also in neurology or cardiology. Summary The PET-Scan (or PET…
Hemorrhoidal crisis: duration, how to calm it quickly?
The hemorrhoidal crisis occurs when hemorrhoids naturally present in the anus dilate, become irritated and swell. It is usually very painful. Summary When hemorrhoids, naturally present in the anus, dilate,…
Pharyngitis: duration, symptoms, what treatments?
Sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever…Pharyngitis is a common ENT infection, especially in children. Viral or bacterial, it is contagious for several days. Summary Pharyngitis is a infection whose origin…
Electromyogram: results, duration, for which disease?
An electromyogram (EMG) is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of nerves and muscles, indicated to confirm carpal tunnel syndrome or myopathy for example. Summary An electromyogram (EMG…
Ketoprofen: indication, duration, how long does it take to work?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ketoprofen is mainly used for rheumatological pathologies such as osteoarthritis or tendonitis. Indications, contraindications and maximum duration of prescription. Summary Definition: what is ketoprofen? Ketoprofen is…