Illnesses

Let's talk about illness. People living with illness describe the realities of daily life. Experts answer questions about the causes, symptoms and treatment plans for many different conditions.

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Stay healthy and safe when travelling in Thailand
Planning a trip to Thailand? Illnesses and risks you should be aware of and how best to protect yourself against these.
22.07.2022 8 minutes )}

You need these vaccinations for your trip
Sick on holiday? Not with the right vaccination protection. Travel fully vaccinated to Thailand, Costa Rica, India and other countries.
22.07.2022 8 minutes )}

Travel first aid kit for Thailand, Australia and Egypt, etc.
The right travel first aid kit keeps you ready for any emergency: checklists and info for travel first aid kit for Thailand, Australia and Egypt.
22.07.2022 7 minutes )}

Long COVID: what helps?
COVID-19 can have lasting symptoms, even if the initial illness was mild. However, diagnosing long COVID is difficult.
03.06.2022 5 minutes )}

Conjunctivitis: symptoms, origin and treatment
Viral or bacterial? Whatever the case, you should treat conjunctivitis as soon as possible. Find out how here.
13.05.2022 4 minutes )}

Desensitisation: how to get rid of allergies
Desensitisation helps fight the causes of certain allergies. The trick: the immune system learns to tolerate the allergen.
25.03.2022 4 minutes )}

What are the signs of iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency manifests in different ways: learn about the initial signs through to iron-deficiency anaemia.
01.03.2022 3 minutes )}

Lumbago – sudden-onset lower back pain
Caused by a wrong move and incredibly painful: a lumbago diagnosis. More information on the causes, treatment options and preventive measures.
09.07.2021 5 minutes )}

Spinal cord injury: paraplegia and quadriplegia
What is a spinal cord injury? What are the consequences for individuals affected by such an injury? Let’s find out.
27.05.2021 6 minutes )}

Herniated disc – what should you do?
Herniated discs can be very painful. Which therapy helps and when is an operation necessary?
12.05.2021 4 minutes )}