Good day, a sporting inability has developed in me (male, 38) over months (perhaps years), which I attributed to a lack of training. Because I had always been healthy, I didn't pay much attention to it. In the last few months, it has gotten a bit wor...
I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in my left arm (subclavian vein) three months ago. It was also determined that I had previously had two older thromboses (axillary vein and cephalic vein). The D Dimer value at the time of discovering the thrombosis ...
I was at the eye doctor in Lieboch this morning. He diagnosed me with a bacterial conjunctivitis. However, I am allergic to the antibiotics (I feel extremely cold, nauseous, and dizzy) and also allergic to Gentamicin. I have an antibiotic allergy. I ...
Hello, I am currently in Vietnam. Today, I fell off my motorbike. I have open wounds on my knee and elbow, as well as abrasions. I was treated by a pharmacist who cleaned the wounds and treated them with iodine ointment. I am okay for the most part,...
Hello, My wife currently has a series of symptoms, the causes and potential connections of which are not entirely clear. Here is the "list"... - Several months ago, unusual tingling/discomfort in one thigh at night, stronger than usual after exerti...
Hello, I have a problem, I have gotten scars multiple times through small scratches on my hand. They were very superficial scratches and I don't understand why they scarred. I usually apply Fucicort to the scratches just to be safe. Does that help? ...
My husband should take Cipro for a severe testicular infection. As Fluoroquinolones are under criticism for their severe and sometimes irreversible side effects, we are now unsure. Should he ask/search for alternative antibiotics and potentially slow...
Hello, I (38 years old) have the following problem: For about a year now, I have noticed irregularities in my heart (while feeling my pulse). Therefore, I went to a cardiologist who did a long-term ECG. The results were as follows: "Average heart ra...
Hello, my question is, our child (girl) is 2 years old since May. Today we did a urine test, which showed that she has leukocytes in her urine. Everything else was negative. I hope for a response.
Dear Sir or Madam, I need some advice. I had an abscess on my left buttock (a small piece above the anus) surgically removed on 03.04. The wound is now about the size of a 2 cent coin and approximately 3-4 cm deep after almost 7 weeks. I clean and p...
Hello, I injured myself on a glass pane on Sunday, 26.04.17. I was treated at the hospital (about 30 minutes later): wounds were washed, disinfected, and stitched. There was a wound on the elbow with 5 stitches and another with 2 stitches. A stitch ...
Hello, I have been undergoing hyposensitization treatment in the form of drops since Thursday. Yesterday, I took an Omeprazole and immediately after, I started experiencing difficulty swallowing. I still have this issue. What is it? What can I do?...
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 M, 39 years old, 1.72 m tall, and weigh 80 kg. I had a sore throat twice in the spring, my tonsils have been removed for 10 years. I was treated with antibiotics for 7 days once, and then again for 10 days. I do a lot of sports, focusing ...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am reaching out to you because I am feeling desperate as I am unable to find a solution to my health issues. The problem is as follows: Until April 2014, I was perfectly healthy, active, in good condition, and had no health pr...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, Through your website, I have received many helpful answers in the past few weeks, thank you very much for that! About me: 29 years old, female. First thrombosis (lower leg) in 2003 at the age of 16, which led to the diagnosis of a ...
Dear Sir or Madam, Due to suspicion of kidney stones, a native CT scan was performed on me to search for stones. As additional diagnoses, "sigmoid diverticulitis" and "evidence of inhomogeneous hepatic steatosis" were made. The findings regarding th...
Dear Dr. Berg, For a long time now I have been taking several heart medications, I have three stents, the first one I received in 2002 after a myocardial infarction. The other two I got in 2014. But now to the medications, I have been prescribed the ...
Dear Sir or Madam, In mid-January, I was diagnosed with a bacterial epididymitis. After taking an antibiotic, Ciprofloxacin, the issue was resolved. Several days after stopping the medication, I began experiencing severe muscle and tendon pain, and ...
Good day, there is a plan to fly to India with children between the ages of 4 and 6. A doctor has informed me of the following regarding health concerns. Do you share this opinion? What else should be considered? "Unlike traveling to European countr...
Good evening, Since last night, I have been taking Amoxicillin 1000. In total, my dentist prescribed me 10 tablets. It is for the long-term treatment of periodontitis. However, initially the inflammation in my gums caused excruciating pain, which is...
My husband, aged 84, is going to have a permanent bladder catheter placed in his abdominal cavity. He has had a biological heart valve since 2005. Are there any special precautions that need to be taken to prevent infective endocarditis? And can a pe...
Dear Sir or Madam, My question is: What are the causes of an eczematized mycosis on the skin? What happens in the worst case scenario if I leave an eczematized mycosis on my buttock (i.e. on the skin) untreated? How can this be best treated, and wha...
Good evening, I have some questions regarding my blood test results. For the past 3 years, I have had elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) values during every blood test (between 22-45). All other values were good. Two weeks ago, I was hos...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have been suffering from chronic diarrhea and bloating for some time now, and I am afraid to go out in public because my intestines could start gurgling again or because I may urgently need a toilet. The doctors cannot tell me w...
