Life-threatening diseases and First Hour Quintet

Holidays and summer are undoubtedly the season of various children's activities. Not only for school-age children, the most beautiful time of the year begins. However, children's laughter and fun can easily turn into crying and sadness.

A moment's inattention is all it takes for disaster to strike. Burns are unpleasant, painful and, depending on the extent and depth, dangerous. What is the first aid for them?

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.

Today's era is advanced in many areas, but still short on many. Civilization diseases occur at a high rate. One of them is diabetes or diabetes mellitus. In terms of incidence, it ranks third, right after cardiovascular and cancer diseases. We know two basic types of diabetes and the myriad complications that accompany them. One of them is hyperglycemia - or elevated blood sugar. What is it, what are the causes, what causes it and what are the most common questions patients ask?

Diabetes is a serious disease and needs to be treated responsibly. However, sometimes it happens that the blood sugar level drops too low and the person has a state of hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemic coma is dangerous. However, it is not only the diabetic who has low blood sugar.

Cerebral hemorrhage (cerebral hemorrhage) is divided into spontaneous and traumatic. Both conditions threaten a person's health and life. Why do they occur and how do they manifest themselves?

A concussion (commotio cerebri) is a transient disturbance of brain function. It is caused by external forces. It is referred to as a mild brain injury.

Mushroom poisoning is one of the most common types of poisoning ever. It is most often encountered during the mushroom harvest season.

Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, the myocardium. We know several forms, they have different symptoms and also different treatments.

Shock - informally, this term is mostly used to indicate a stress response. However, in medicine, it has a completely different meaning. It indicates a condition where a person is acutely at risk to health and life.

Angina pectoris, or angina pectoris, is one form of ischemic heart disease. It arises as a result of a mismatch between the need and the supply of blood, and therefore also oxygen and nutrients, to the heart. It typically occurs with increased physical or mental stress. Attacks of angina pectoris recur and are manifested by pressure or animal pain in the chest.

A burn is caused by excessive heat which lasts long enough to cause damage. Burn injuries are caused by various forms of thermal energy in the form of hot fluids, flames, radiation, and explosion.

An anaphylactic reaction is a severe form of allergic reaction. Allergy is an exaggerated response of the body to an allergen. Anaphylaxis is a serious condition that threatens the health and life of the affected person. It manifests itself in several body systems. Anaphylactic shock is the most severe manifestation of anaphylaxis and immediately threatens human life.    

Ileus is a health problem related to the digestive tract. It is a disorder of intestinal patency. It is one of the so-called sudden abdominal episodes. In some cases, ileus is a life-threatening condition and requires early medical intervention. What are its main causes and how to recognize its characteristic symptoms?

Pneumothorax means the intrusion of air into the pleural cavity of the chest. It leads to the collapse of the lungs and impaired breathing. Why does pneumothorax occur and how does it manifest itself? How to give first aid?

Arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rhythm. Arrhythmia refers to a slowed or accelerated rhythm of the heart as well as various uncoordinated movements of the heart muscle, and thus the atria or ventricles. 

Injuries to the spine and spinal cord are classified as serious and dangerous. The mechanism of an accident is different and can range from a traffic accident, falls, sports injuries to regular daily activities.