12.05.2020 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I have had pressure in my ear since Friday and the osteopath said it was tension, and treated my head and neck. The pressure got worse, so I went to the ENT today because my ear and everything around it feels slightly numb and fuzzy, and at ti...
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14.03.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, my husband has had diarrhea since Monday, now I have also caught it on Thursday, had to vomit once, diarrhea is almost gone, since yesterday my esophagus has been burning, I have to clear my throat and my voice is hoarse, when I eat it gets re...
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05.03.2020 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I have had bronchitis for three weeks, and since Sunday the cough is almost gone. For the past three days, my throat has been scratching again and I have to clear my throat often and am slightly hoarse. I also don't talk much because I don't w...
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09.02.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
My mother, for unreasonable reasons, refuses to go to a doctor (due to various fears) so I am asking for advice here:
For about 2 weeks now, she has been experiencing stomach problems; it starts about 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating. She des...
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28.11.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I burned myself on the exhaust of a scooter the day before yesterday (see photos). We are currently on vacation in Bali and I would like to get back to the sea or pool as soon as possible. I have disinfected the wound and applied antibacterial cream ...
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01.11.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have been following a Low Carb High Fat diet for about 2.5 weeks now in order to lose some weight and eat healthier. My daily caloric intake should be 1691 kcal, with 103g of protein and 109g of fat. Sometimes these values are a ...
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15.10.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good evening,
my name is Tim, I am writing regarding my fiancée Ayessa (25 years old).
She has an MRI report (4 months old, unfortunately only received today) with the assessment: Right temporo-basal 3.7 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm measuring, most likely an arac...
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23.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I had a severe bronchitis in March that lasted for over 2 months. Unfortunately, during this time I continued to smoke my electronic cigarette, which of course slowed down the healing process. Eventually it got better, but since then I have been expe...
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12.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Dr. Gehring,
I have another question regarding the "slightly elevated polyphases" in the fasciculating muscle. Are these an indication of reinnervation processes, and if so, where do they come from?
Furthermore, I read in a Thieme-Verlag textboo...
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09.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Muscle twitching
I had already inquired about a slightly elevated polyphasic rate in a muscle of the right calf, detected in the EMG, and received a response. Unfortunately, there were technical difficulties with the follow-up question, so I am askin...
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23.05.2019 | answered by Hans-Jürgen Bartels
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,...
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22.05.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, tomorrow morning I have to do an enema with a Clyssie enema as preparation for a rectoscopy. Since I have an open wound after the incision of a perianal abscess, I know that the enema fluid running out burns in the wound. Can I also do the ene...
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26.02.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I am male, 61 years old, of normal weight.
The only known problem is a benign, oversized prostate, which is being monitored by a urologist. I take Tamsulosin and Versikur.
Regarding my problem:
Just for your information, because I don't kn...
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15.02.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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14.09.2018 | answered by Hans-Jürgen Bartels
Dear Doctor,
For the past 2 years, I have had a pretty bad blood count and none of my primary care doctors seem to want to help, which seems very suspicious to me. More and more issues are arising, but no progress is being made.
I have now reached ...
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28.08.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
I have a question about medications, I believe the combination of tablets and their interactions may not be good.
My father suffers from several illnesses / Depression / Diabetes / Lungs (COPED) / Gout and water retention, etc., in addition to pain ...
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20.06.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I had a pregnancy termination on 10.4.2018 and the bleeding with mifegyne started on 11.4.2918. I went for a check-up a week later and the gynecologist said everything was gone. My next period was on 16.5.2018 and was very heavy. According to ...
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12.01.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Is this a pathological ECG? Is there an S1 Q3? Is a cardiological consultation necessary? Symptoms include mild tightness in breathing that does not worsen with exertion.
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11.12.2017 | answered by Nadja Struß
Hello, my question is: Last year, I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in my lower leg (non-compressible vein in the lower leg 3-4cm). Treatment with Fondaparinux was started on the same day. The following day, my D-Dimer value was taken, which was comp...
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13.09.2017 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello...
I need help making a decision on a tremendously important and critical life question for me.
Behind this question is the following story:
I am male and have been living in divorce for over a year.
About a year ago, I met and fell in love w...
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19.05.2017 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
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...
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21.04.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
I have been experiencing symptoms on the right side of my face for 3 weeks. It started with intense tingling and mild pain all over. At first, I thought it was a tooth issue, as the tingling and pain extended from the upper jaw to the temple ...
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28.03.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello and good day Dr. Höllering,
I (male, 40 years old, non-smoker) have questions for you regarding my issue from Monday (one-time coughing up blood, no other infection or cough). The coughing up blood bothered me and I went to the hospital on Mon...
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25.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good evening,
my question is directed to a gynecologist.
Lately, I have sometimes felt a kind of "foreign body" in my vagina (especially when sitting and walking), and today, while exerting strong pressure, I discovered something (a kind of "growth...
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03.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
for about 7 weeks now I have been experiencing the following symptoms:
For 7 weeks...
- Dull pressure pain under both rib cages. Sometimes radiating into the flanks and down to the groin area. Sharp pain when pressure is applied ...
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