Kauffmann's symptom

Kauffman's sign is one of the symptoms that may indicate that a patient has acute otitis media. This symptom was described in 1924 by the German otolaryngologist Erwin Kauffmann.

Kauffman's symptom is that when pressing on the tragus of the ear, the patient experiences pain in the ear. Moreover, if the patient has acute otitis media, then when pressing on the tragus he will experience severe pain, which can spread to the entire ear area.

To diagnose acute otitis media, it is necessary to examine the ear and evaluate the condition of the eardrum. If upon examination hyperemia or perforation of the eardrum is detected, this may indicate acute otitis media.

If the patient does not receive treatment, acute otitis media can lead to serious complications such as purulent meningitis or mastoiditis. Therefore, if you suspect acute otitis media, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Kaufmann syndrome is an eating disorder characterized by prolonged consumption of too much fat and carbohydrates. It is relatively rare, especially in women - only 3-5% of overweight or obese patients. The main symptom of pathological nutrition is that patients intensively eat all the calories, bringing their own body weight to extreme obesity. The disease may be complicated by pathological glycemic and atherosclerotic syndrome. It is often combined with other forms of bulimia nervosa. It is found in people of all ages. This disorder occurs either against the background of suppression of most emotions, or as a result of a distorted perception of events in the patient’s life. However, it still develops more often in patients whose loved ones suffered from mental disorders - depression, alcoholism, autism, schizophrenia. Kauffman's disease can also be observed in women during menopause.

Main symptoms The main symptom of this diagnosis is constant hunger and the desire to overeat. Although eating is accompanied by pleasant sensations, after a short time of satiety a person experiences an irresistible desire to eat again. Such episodes may occur after every meal. Over time, the stomach becomes larger and larger, and palpation reveals characteristic changes in its walls. Subsequently, the patient experiences an increase in body weight due to the growth of adipose tissue. The body loses the ability to process food proteins and fats - they accumulate under the skin, which is why steatorrhea develops (weight loss becomes unbalanced). Weight gain also causes significant disruption of lipid metabolism. In this case, the course of the disease is aggravated by the following