Symptoms in Adults

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Philipp Skafte-Holm

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

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Last edited on March 20, 2026

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Fever Skin

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for disability and impaired quality of life. All people have experienced pain. Pain is one of the most common reasons for contacting your doctor. Even though you cannot remove the pain, it can often be eased and it is possible – even with daily pain – […]

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

Depression

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

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

Discharge

There will always be some secrete or discharge from your vagina; it is natural and should not be treated. On the contrary, you discharge protects your vagina from harmful bacteria and fungi. However, in Denmark alone, more than 200.000 women seek help with their doctor every year because they are bothered by discharged from the […]

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

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

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

Headache

Tension headache is very common.

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

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

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

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 […]

Overactive Bladder

Sudden urge to urinate where you may not reach the toilet and frequent urination. You can do something about overactive bladder yourself by exercising your bladder, exercising your pelvic floor, losing weight, adjusting drinking habits and by counteracting constipation. Exercising your bladderBecause of the fear of involuntary urination you seek to urinate every time you […]

Pain in the Ears

With children, pain in the ears are often caused by inflammation of the middle ear, while it is often a sign of inflammation of the ear canal (otitis) or

Pain in the Heel

Heel spurs and heel pad irritation are the two most common causes of heel pain and is due to overload. Relief is the best treatment. Upon failure of relief,

Pain in the Knee

Pain in the knee is very common. The most common causes are overload, injury and osteoarthritis. By yourself, you can give relief to the knee, do exercises and

Pain in the lower leg

Pain in the lower leg may be due to many different diseases. The most serious is a blood clot in the leg and the disease erysipelas. The symptoms of a blood

Pains

Pain is one of the most common causes of disablement and reduced quality of life. While not all pain can be removed, they can be soothed and it is possible –

Sore Throat

Tonsillitis is often caused by a virus and should not be treated with penicillin. By performing a graft on your throat the doctor can determine whether the tonsillitis is caused by bacteria and therefore should be treated with antibiotics. There is reason to suspect mononucleosis in the case of tonsillitis that lasts longer than 1 […]

Stomach Pains

There may be many causes of stomach pains. The most common causes of turns of stomach pains or stomach cramps are gastrointestinal infections (diarrhoea, vomiting and fever) or food poisoning (diarrhoea, vomiting without fever). As a starting point, a doctor should evaluate all who have stomach pains, unless the ill person knows his/her stomach pain […]

Trigger Finger

Trigger Finger is seen in children and middle-aged. It is discovered when a finger is locked in a bent position, or only with difficulty can be straightened

Urinary Incontinence (UI) – Men

For many men, problems with urination are not something you talk about. Some do not perceive it to be a real disease but something that comes with age. Others believe that nothing can be done about it. However, there is no reason to walk around with troubles with urination for years. Of course, the remedy […]