This content is machine translated Reflux Cases Grade 1 obesity as a risk factor 40-year-old patient sees gastroenterologist with heartburn and fluid regurgitation. The otherwise healthy patient suffers increasingly from the discomfort.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Anaphylaxis after eating a falafel burger – What’s in it? Even the ingestion of small amounts of sesame seeds or sesame oil can lead to anaphylactic symptoms, as shown by the case studies in this article. Even as a non-atopic,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Editorial Reflux Cases: A continuing education program for primary care physicians and specialists The interactive online platform “Reflux Cases” provides practice-relevant information about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Its purpose is to provide continuing education and an exchange of experiences for primary care physicians…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist A wheat burger is not always just a wheat burger In connection with buckwheat, an increased allergenic potential is discussed. Buckwheat is used, among others, in cases of gluten intolerance (celiac disease) and is an ingredient of “pizokel” and “polenta nostrana con…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cooperation in everyday practice Personality specific communication style Drama queen, narcissist or oversensitive? As a leader, it is important to know the personality of your employees. This is the only way to break through negative behavior patterns in…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Is there an allergy to wine? They are more common than you think: around 10% of a general population suffer hypersensitivity reactions after drinking wine. Allergist Prof. Dr. med. Brunello Wüthrich explains different forms of wine…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Reflux Cases When are volume regurgitations of gastric contents not reflux? A 44-year-old female patient presents with recurrent vomiting after receiving a sleeve gastrectomy.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Memories of an allergist Looked at the “poultry meatloaf” – for the diagnosis of meat allergy In case of confirmed food allergy, the label with the product composition must always be studied carefully. Even small changes in the list of ingredients can lead to pronounced allergic…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Reflux Cases When the reflux is not reflux A 35-year-old patient presents with “typical” reflux symptoms but does not respond to treatment with proton pump inhibitors.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Reflux Cases Worsening of decades of reflux symptoms. 73-year-old patient presents with intermittent acid regurgitation and worsening symptoms with additional atypical complaints that respond inadequately to medical treatment.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Reflux Cases Low-dose therapy approach without success 63-year-old patient presents with heartburn, volume reflux, and nocturnal cough, but symptoms respond inadequately to low-dose drug treatment.
