Adult Diseases

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Philipp Skafte-Holm

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

Praktiserende læge, ph.d.

Last edited on March 20, 2026

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Childlessness

Involuntary childlessness can be connected to emotions like lack in confidence (is anything wrong with me as a man or a woman?) and guilt (is it my fault?). That kind of negative emotions can lead to anger and allegations directed towards the partner. Therefore, involuntary childlessness is a big challenge for most couples. Many do […]

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Denmark. Most women and men who are infected with chlamydia do not notice anything about the

Cold Sores

Cold sores are a contagious disease caused by infection with a virus (herpes simplex). The disease turns out like sore blisters and later sores on the lips.

Common Cold

Common cold is caused by a viral infection in the mucous membrane of the nose. Stuffy and running nose, sneezing, coughing and headache are typical signs of

Concussion

All strikes to the head are potentially dangerous but does not have to be. If you have hit your head the following two questions are important to ask: Is there a concussion? Is there a haematoma in the head? Is there a concussion? A concussion arise when the brain is heavily shook. Concussion appears by […]

Condyloma

Condylomas are a common sexually transmitted disease. The condylomas are most commonly seen on the penis and at the entrance to the vagina like some small

Constipation

Constipation is a very common condition. In most cases, constipation is low in fluid intake, lack of exercise, low fat diet or medicine side effect. You can

Contraception

There are two types of protection against pregnancy – barriers and hormones. The most effective contraception is available with hormones. Unfortunately,

COPD – Smoker’s Lungs

COPD or smoker’s lungs occurs in half of all smokers after 20 years. Cough with sputum and shortness of breath are typical signs. COPD is often complicated by

Coronary Thrombosis

A coronary thrombosis is a life-threatening condition. It appears either with violently oppressive, unbearable chest pains with nausea and vomiting or by

Cough

Cough cleans the child’s lungs for slime. Cough medicine is rarely necessary. The child sleeps better at night, if you raise the bedhead. If the child coughs

Cystitis

Cystitis appears as frequent and smarting urination. Drink plenty of fluid. Urination after intercourse can prevent cystitis from arising. Fever and chills can

Depression

Depression is a mental illness that appears by persistent blues, decreased lust, interest, energy and increased fatigue. Many people are briefly ‘depressed’ in

Diabetes – Too low blood sugar

If you are in medical treatment for diabetes, your blood sugar may become too low. The first signs of low blood sugar are called sensation. When the blood

Diabetic Retinopathy

In time, diabetes leads to changes in different organs in the body. In the eye diabetic retinopathy appears as small swellings on the retina (macular edema),

Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Fever, diarrhoea and vomiting indicate a gastrointestinal infection. Give the child plenty of fluid with salt, sugar and lactic acid bacteria. If the child is

Dizziness

Dizziness is a false sense of movement, which may be the rotating or tilting. Rotating dizziness originates from the ear. Shaky dizziness comes from the

Dry Eyes

Dry eyes is a condition where the amount of tear fluid is reduced and/or the composition of the tear fluid is wrong. It may occur as a passing or chronic

Dupuytren’s contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a hereditary progressive disease in the hand, wherein the fingers are bent more and more. In the earlier stages, the disease can be

Earwax

Earwax cleans your ear. You should never clean your ear with a cotton swab. Ear wax that closes the ear canal can cause hearing loss and pain. You can yourself

Eczema

There are several different kinds of eczema. The causes of eczema are hereditary conditions, dry skin, allergy and infections. There is no treatment that can

Eczema in the ear canal

Eczema in the ear canal is a condition commonly seen in adults, but schoolchildren can also be affected. It is estimated that 10% of all at one time get eczema

Erysipelas

Erysipelas is an inflammation of the skin. Erysipelas frequently occurs on the lower leg. The skin becomes warm, red, painful and sore in a sharply defined

Eye Injuries/Red Eye

Eye injuries arise because of direct blows to the eye or foreign bodies in the eye. The eye is protectively located in the eye socket but a fracture to the

Eye Problems – Frequent Signs

Frequent signs Consider! Red eye Inflammation of the EyeEye Injuries/Red EyeKeratitisAllergyIris Inflammation Red rim of the eyelid Inflammation of the Eyelid Pain in the eye Dry EyesEye Injuries/Red EyeKeratitisGlaucomaIris Inflammation Sensation of gravel in the eyes Dry EyesInflammation of the EyeEye Injuries/Red Eye Itching eyes AllergyDry […]

Fever

Fever is not dangerous; if the child’s general condition is good. A child with fever should be undressed and have plenty of fluid. You should call the doctor

Fungus between the toes

Fungus between the toes are frequent and occur in a hot and humid environment – for example, in athletes who sweat a lot. Fungus between the toes appears

Gallstone

Many people has gallstone without noticing it. A gallstone attack appears as pain in the upper right part of the stomach, just below the ribs, and vomiting.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a chronic, incipient illness that most often has no symptoms. Glaucoma is caused by increased pressure inside the eye that leads to damage to the

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease. The typical symptoms are pain when urinating and discharge. You can have gonorrhoea without knowing it.

Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids are so common that they can be characterised as a condition not an illness. Haemorrhoids are bulges of the mucous membranes of the intestine that

Hay Fever

Hay fever is a condition with a head cold, sneezing and a stuffy nose often accompanied by itching of the eyes, red eyes and lacrimation. The cause of hay

Headache

Tension headache is very common.

Heatstroke and overheating

Heatstroke and overheating are triggered by too high body temperature. Temperature rises due to excessive heat supply and low heat dissipation. The first

Heel Spur

Overload of the large tendon plate under the foot is a frequent condition. Pain from the heel and towards the toes along the bottom of the foot is typical.

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is an unnecessary rapid and deep breathing, most commonly seen in connection with anxiety. The signs of hyperventilation are: prick of face

Inflammation of the Eye

A lot of adults are infected by children with inflammation of the eye. This is especially true for parents to small children, kindergarten teachers,

Inflammation of the Eyelid

Inflammation in the eyelids appears as redness, soreness and the formation of scales. With some, it is a skin disease (seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea) that

Influenza

It varies a lot how ill people become from influenza. Especially older people and people with a weak heart or smoker’s lungs become very ill. It is recommended

Injuries

Most frequently, adults get hurt on the workplace or when they do sports. It can be hard to determine whether a bone is broken, but if you can move normally

Interrupted Menstrual Cycle

Most women experience that their menstruations vary in strength and are not regular every time. It is normal and should not give rise to worry or closer

Iris Inflammation

Iris Inflammation is an irritation of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. The exact cause of the illness is unknown but sometimes it arises following an

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is common and lifelong. The symptoms are stomach pains, a bloated sensation and varying defecations. You can soothe the pains with a

Itching at the rectum

Itching of the rectum is very common and is usually due to common and non-serious diseases. If the itching is accompanied by pain in the rectum or bleeding

Itchy rash

Itchy rashes are frequent and have many different causes. The most common skin diseases with itchy rash are eczema, hives and insect stings. Hives and reaction

Keratitis

Keratitis is an infection caused by a virus (herpes simplex) and should be treated by an ophthalmologist. The infection often occur when using contact lenses

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones is a common illness that appears as pains in the loin, the side or in the bottom of the stomach. The pain is very strong and can cause nausea and

Light Burns

Light burns cause redness to the skin. In the case of severe burns, blisters are formed or the skin breaks.

Long-sightedness

In the case of long-sightedness the refractive power in the eye is too small in relation to the length of the eye. Therefore, the images focus on a point

Loose Skin on Eyelids/Heavy Eyelids

Loose skin on the upper and bottom eyelid is caused by the skin on the eyelids losing its elastic fibres and grows weak. Heavy eyelids may also be caused by

Lump in the Breast

Most lumps in the breast are benign, however, breast cancer must be ruled out. Therefore, if you discover a lump in your chest, you should contact the doctor

Meningitis

Meningitis (cerebrospinal meningitis) is a rare but very serious illness. The cause is either virus or bacteria. It is the bacterial inflammation that causes

Menstrual disruptions

Menstrual disruptions with women are divided into regular but very powerful menstruations (menorrhagia) and completely irregular menstruations (metrorrhagia). Powerful menstruations (menorrhagia). In the case of menorrhagia, the time interval between the bleedings are regular but the bleeding are lengthy and powerful. Menorrhagia is common and is seen with 20% of women in the age of […]