Tag: symptoms
What is Fournier’s gangrene? Symptoms ? Causes?
Rare but very serious, Fournier’s gangrene is a perineal or genital necrotizing disease. Men are 10 times more affected than women. This gangrene requires rapid treatment because the mortality rate…
Intussusception: what is it? Symptoms ?
Sometimes called “intestinal intussusception”, intussusception refers to the introduction of one part of the intestine into the other. It mainly affects young children and can lead to bowel obstruction. Explanations.…
Couvade: what symptoms in future dads?
During the pregnancy of their companion, some future dads do what is called a couvade. What it is, how it manifests itself, what to do when it happens… Nathalie Lancelin-Huin,…
most symptoms disappear within a year
According to two new studies conducted on a large panel, the long covid would have an end: the majority of symptoms resolve in the first year. If we do not…
Miscarriage: risks, causes and symptoms?
One in ten women has had a miscarriage. What are the risks during pregnancy? What are the typical symptoms and pains? All the answers with Dr. Thierry Harvey, gynecologist-obstetrician and…
Pregnant without pregnancy symptoms: is it serious?
Is it possible to have no pregnancy symptoms, even if the test is positive? How far? In which cases to worry? Update with midwife Benoît Le Goëdec: Is it normal…
Clitoral hypertrophy: symptoms, treatment
Clitoral enlargement refers to an excessive development of the clitoris. It can be the symptom of a genetic disease or a pathology in the adrenal glands. Summary The clitoris, its…
What are the symptoms of a knee meniscus injury?
The menisci of the knee (internal and external) are cartilages that make the joint as stable as possible. As a result of wear or trauma, lesions may appear. They must…
Borderline: crisis, symptoms, test, illness or disorder?
Fluctuating, unstable mood, hypersensitivity, impulsiveness… Borderline is a personality disorder recognized by the DSM-5 which affects men and women. Definition, symptoms, test, diagnosis, living with… Summary Borderline is a personality…
Avian flu: it’s getting worse in France, map, symptoms
The health situation with regard to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in France has deteriorated and worsened, alerted the Ministry of Agriculture on January 6, 2023. Symptoms, risks for humans:…