06.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello Mrs. Gehring, once again I am unfortunately contacting you with a problem probably due to lupus. First of all, regarding the intake of the antibiotic - the sore throat ultimately went away, but of course, it may not have been wise to just take ...
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18.09.2019 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear experts,
I am a 35-year-old female and have been a non-smoker for a year now (due to these complaints). I have been experiencing heart problems for many months. Over time, they have worsened and become more frequent, particularly occurring duri...
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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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23.12.2017 | answered by Hans-Jürgen Bartels
Good day,
today I am reaching out to you with a very distressing issue.
For the past 4 months, I have been experiencing constant nausea, the facts are:
- regardless of situations (no matter where I am)
- it all started after grilling with my famil...
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08.08.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
it's about my blood pressure again (or still). A long story. But the heart is definitely healthy.
In January, my blood pressure was extremely high, fluctuating, and also with high/fluctuating pulse.
It turned out to be psychosomatic, which ...
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26.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, first of all, I know that online counseling cannot replace a visit to a neurologist. I am 25 years old and had my first generalized seizure at work (office) about 4 months ago. Initially, it was assumed to be an isolated incident, although sli...
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22.01.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
On 8.01. in the evening, I measured my blood pressure, it was 200/110 with a pulse of 110. Within a few minutes, it accelerated to 150. I suspect that panic also contributed to this blood pressure/pulse. Apart from nervousness, no pain or oth...
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07.01.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, since a minor heart attack two years ago (NSTEMI), my grandmother (still fit, but 92 years old) has been taking Clopidogrel and Amlodipine (5mg) in the morning. This has helped her maintain good blood pressure levels for the past two years. Ho...
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08.09.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I would like to request an exemption from sports for my last year of school (starting 12th grade after the holidays). Currently, I am undergoing treatment for pain in my ankle, knee, hip, and back (so actually quite a lot) with a doctor. Addi...
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03.05.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I want to find out what treatment differences arise specifically when the same framework parameters but differences in details in the medical history are present.
Framework facts:
Patient, early 60s, hypertension, obesity, smoker, knee surgery 20 da...
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05.04.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Clavicle fracture in 2-year-old
My 2-year-old son (living in rural Thailand) suffered a clavicle fracture 9 days ago (unfortunate fall on a wooden edge). At that time, my son was in the care of my Thai mother-in-law. Just 2 days ago, my Thai wife (m...
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26.03.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello Dr. Schaaf,
Thank you for your prompt reply.
Does this mean that the antibiotic may not work as well with the 3x daily dosage? Does it make sense to try this antibiotic? I have already taken ampicillin for a week before, which unfortunately di...
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23.01.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
For 2 weeks now I have been in the Philippines (flight in business class, almost always with legs raised or fully stretched out, drinking a lot, but no heparin injections or travel stockings).
2 days after my arrival, I slightly bruised my tailbone ...
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18.01.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Dear Dr. Schaaf,
You have already assisted me with advice in the past.
I now have a few questions regarding my current findings and hope you can help me further.
I am currently being treated by two specialist doctors, in Augsburg and Munich.
Here...
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22.11.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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18.07.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I have another question today. I don't have to pee again today, what's going on?
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03.05.2015 | answered by Christian Welsch
How long does it take for a new mucous membrane to form after nasal surgery? Chronic sinusitis? After the wound has healed?
I had nasal surgery 8 weeks ago (reduction of the ethmoid concha and maxillary turbinate). I have had quite a bit of pain sinc...
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29.04.2015 | answered by Christian Welsch
Good day,
I would like to know when and how the nasal mucosa regenerates or rebuilds. I had a nose operation 8 weeks ago due to chronic sinusitis (concha bullosa, ethmoid, maxillary and inferior turbinate mucotomia). I feel like my nose is completel...
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27.01.2015 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Dr. Berg,
I am back with new concerns. This time, it is about terms from an anesthesia monitor. Last time, you provided me with very valuable tips.
1. Pbaro 746 mmHg
What does Pbaro mean in relation to anesthesia? Is Pbaro always determined du...
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23.11.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear specialists, dear doctors,
Today I have been suffering from palpitations all day again. It is a strange feeling in the lower neck area and chest area, with no pain or anything similar. I just feel like my body is vibrating, causing me to be very...
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20.11.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have just noticed that my right pupil is slightly larger than my left, about 1-2 mm. I have done a light test and they both contract at the same speed. I do not feel sick, maybe just a little bit off and a bit strange in the sto...
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25.10.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I (38/m/70kg) had a bad cold (sore throat, runny nose, fever, cough). On the third day, the cough was accompanied by shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. I have allergic asthma but it is inactive. Now my question:
My cough is no long...
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10.09.2014 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
just before completing the marathon training, I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in my left calf. (Saturday).
This was diagnosed yesterday (Tuesday) by the vein specialist, treated with blood thinners and compression stockings (during the day)...
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05.07.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good evening!
I have a question, the following: A cyst was diagnosed in me that is 4 by 5 centimeters in size. Since I often suffer from cysts, I didn't think much of it, then I took a homeopathic remedy (which didn't help). However, when I got spott...
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30.03.2014 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good evening,
I have been experiencing pain in my leg (left lower leg) for 2 weeks (it started overnight).
The pain is particularly strong in the morning, right after getting up, and focuses on the big toe joint and ankle but radiates into the calf...
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