I am a distributor of a Class 1 medical device, specifically grid tapes. (These are small grid-like patches that are applied to the skin to treat certain symptoms). Now I would like to write a book that describes where to apply the mentioned patch fo...
If so, how does smoking a single cigarette/day harm a COPD patient? Please only respond if you are a pulmonologist who can explain the process! There is a COPD patient in my family who has managed to reduce smoking from 10-20 cigarettes/day to only ...
Hello, I am a 34 year old male with the following pre-existing conditions: - Overweight - Lower back pain orthopedically cleared (acupuncture, back exercises) - Fasciculations for 1 year all over the body, mainly in the calves (Neurologically no f...
Hello. I am female, 33 years old, 170cm/60kg. Until the beginning of this year, I was working and doing a lot of sports. I am a non-smoker, no alcohol, and have been following a vegetarian diet for 20 years. Throughout my life, I have always been in ...
For 8 days urinary tract infection (female, 50 years old). Urinary tract infection several times a year without apparent cause. Urine test strip this morning showed Nitrite +++, Leukocytes 0 (with slightly cloudy urine), Erythrocytes 0, Glucose 0, Pr...
I have back pain in the lumbar area, which started in early 2015. I have had countless sessions of physiotherapy and participated in rehabilitation sports. In July 2016, I underwent further diagnostic tests at Charite, ruling out rheumatic diseases. ...
Hello, I am a 29-year-old male, not overweight and regularly exercise. I have been having problems with my coccyx for almost 2 years now. The pain is always noticeable when pressure is applied to it, mainly when sitting or when pressure is applied ...
I had a sinus infection for about 5 weeks. It's gone now. I was given Sinupret forte, Soledum and various nasal sprays, including cortisone. After that, I also had Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Now I feel a bit dizzy and I have a pulling sensatio...
Hello, I was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss on the left side, initially about 80% hearing loss at high and mid frequencies. Unfortunately, I neglected it quite a bit because I also had significant neck problems around the same time as the hearing...
Dear expert, I have asked questions here before, but I am currently at the point of despair. I am plagued by severe neck tension that comes in waves, always accompanied by an extremely bloated stomach. The top vertebra (Atlas?) is extremely sensitiv...
Dear Sir or Madam, The fact that I am asking a question about health conditions in an online portal is a proof of my helplessness. I am aware that without a thorough examination, it is very difficult to make a diagnosis - therefore, I am describing ...
Hello, I have a problem, most likely of a psychological nature, which primarily affects my motivation at work. It's somewhat difficult to describe, as there isn't a uniform picture. In the past, I was always quite motivated, working around 40 hours ...
For about 1 ½ years now, I have been having problems with my cervical spine. When the pain first started, I was in good shape, doing strength training several times a week, so I ruled out a muscular issue. The pain usually occurs 3-6 days a week. It ...
I found a report of a patient from a medical forum. What scares me is the sudden urinary retention: "I am 60 years old today and still in good shape and above all optimistic. Thank God... I got a urethral stricture in 1972 after a car accident. This...
Hello! My problem: stabbing pain sporadically at the sternum! Examination for heart attack with quick test, ECG and blood test all normal! Pain in the chest muscle up to the collarbone including shoulder pain and a biting sensation in the left armpit...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have been suffering from pain and cracking in my right knee for about a year. I had an MRI on Tuesday and a cartilage damage was diagnosed. Unfortunately, I was not informed of the degree of cartilage damage. My knee cracks whe...
I (28 years old) am in the 7th week of pregnancy. I have always sworn to quit smoking immediately when I am pregnant. Unfortunately, I have not been able to completely stay away from cigarettes, nicotine patches do not help... I have reduced from a p...
Dear Sir or Madam, for the past 2 weeks I have been suffering from severe back pain. It all started with a painful pulling sensation in my coccyx during my morning trip to the toilet, which gradually decreased throughout the day. Now that sensation ...
Hello, my husband has been experiencing back pain with radiation in his leg for 6 weeks. The doctor has only recommended acupuncture. Unfortunately, after 10 treatments, my husband still has pain. MRI: inconspicuous. What could you recommend? Maybe g...
Here is a longer story (including background information for which I have already received hints). It would be very helpful if a specialist in this field would comment on this topic (or someone who actually has experience here). I am currently abroa...
Good morning, I have been experiencing pain in my left arm for weeks (if I were to describe it, I would say it feels like muscle soreness), starting from the inside of the elbow to the outer forearm (upper part) up to about halfway down the forearm. ...
Hello, my severely mentally and physically disabled sister has had a condition called a dropped hand for about 3 weeks now, meaning her hand is completely limp. She normally wears a support brace due to her severe scoliosis. It is likely that a nerve...
Hello, Let me introduce myself briefly. My name is Nancy, I am 29 years old. In 1998, after a surgery for haptic patella luxation on my right knee, I had an infection with staphylococcus aureus. Additionally, I had a deep vein thrombosis in my lower...
