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A feeling of heaviness and heat, pulling in the calf and swelling of one leg can indicate a life‑threatening condition: thrombosis. If detected and treated in time, however, there is no danger to life. What exactly is a thrombosis and what can be done about it?

Cold hands, tingling feet or sudden numbness – these can all be signs of impaired circulation. But circulation disorders are not only unpleasant: when organs, muscles or extremities are no longer sufficiently supplied with oxygen-rich blood, the whole body suffers. The good news: by recognising warning signs early and acting deliberately, the risk of serious complications can be significantly reduced.

Few people like to talk about this delicate topic: enlarged haemorrhoids. People fear the examination and are often reluctant to consult a doctor for a long time. In most cases this is unnecessary, since these embarrassing complaints are usually benign. Why is it important to start treatment in time – and what can you do yourself?