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A man becomes very ill within days. A special drug could save his life – or make everything worse.
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A man comes to the ENT clinic for an operation on the mastoid, a bony region behind the ear. The procedure goes according to plan, but shortly afterwards the patient develops further complaints. Now he complains of headaches, dizziness, unsteady gait and double vision. In addition, his pupils are dilated differently.
Neurologists assume meningitis that has caused paralysis of the fourth cranial nerve. But the examinations of the brain show no abnormalities.
The man’s situation worsens. In addition to the symptoms, there is a high fever and an increased level of inflammation in the blood. After failed therapy with antibiotics, his heart also weakened. When the function of the kidneys decreases and the lungs also show changes, the treating doctors turn on the center for rare diseases. The treatment that can save the patient’s life could also be fatal if misdiagnosed.
“The Diagnosis” – the episodes of the last season to listen to
The podcast “Die Diagnose” with Anika Geisler appears every two weeks – on the platform of RTL Radio Deutschland, and on and . In the seventh season exciting cases of illness were solved:
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Too little juice in the battery: A teenager often falls asleep during the day. Are nocturnal breathing pauses to blame? A doctor discovers why the previously prescribed special mask is of no use.
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Fateful WG: A baby keeps getting fever and severe diarrhea. A doctor finally finds the reason: he has to do with the roommates.
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Mint and Rhythm: A man always seems to have stepped away on the weekends. Specialists find out what this has to do with brushing your teeth.
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Excruciating burning and stinging: A woman has had foot pain while walking for years. A doctor examines them closely and finds the reason: a spindle-shaped thickening.
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Risky promises: A woman has a severe headache and is very thirsty. A doctor discovers that her life is in danger. The reason: she wanted to do something good for herself.
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Blessing in disguise: A man was suffering from pain and shortness of breath weeks ago – he was staying at home. Now he’s feeling bad again. The doctors discover: a crack.
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Telltale Red: A woman has stomach pains, then her arms and legs become numb. When urinating, something special catches your eye that helps solve the puzzle.
Source: Stern
