19.08.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear specialist,
I have ulcerative colitis and I am currently mostly or entirely in remission, thanks to Entyvio. I am considering getting a hair transplant. I will need a painkiller (Ibuprofen) for the evening after the procedure and for the follow...
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26.03.2020 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Is hypospermia a problem when trying to get pregnant, or is the quantity not important?
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12.02.2020 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I had some moles lasered off under my armpits and on my neck. They were protruding and lumpy. Now I have read that laser treatment is not good. I am so annoyed. Is it still possible to notice if something should degenerate at those spots afterwards, ...
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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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24.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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03.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have a question regarding melatonin and its influence on blood pressure. I am currently suffering from sleep disturbances. That's why I took a herbal remedy last night (Green Doc Quick Sleep Capsules), which contains lemon balm and melatoni...
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02.11.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Dr. Gehring,
I have another question regarding the topic of "Constant feeling of hunger on a low carb diet".
How long can this sugar withdrawal last? Is there anything I can do about it? I can't give my body what it's asking for. I already eat...
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24.09.2019 | answered by Alexander Franz
I had a septoplasty done. Attached is a picture from one week after the surgery, splints already removed.
As you can see, the (from the front) right nostril is still smaller than the left - due to this small "bump". When I went to the ENT, this seve...
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23.09.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I am currently concerned about the following: Lately, I have been struggling a lot with constantly worrying about my health. I am currently trying to change this with the help of a psychotherapist, but I simply want to clarify a few concerns I...
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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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09.08.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello! About 3 years ago, I discovered a black, very fine stripe on my fingernail. It didn't even cover a third of my index finger and was not even 0.5mm wide, more like 0.2mm.
It was there for about 2 years and disappeared as soon as it was cut off...
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08.08.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
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 ...
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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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08.02.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
a blood test has been conducted on me.
My general practitioner wants to refer me now, as there is a suspicion of a Hepatitis B infection and he has not seen such a high value before.
The Hepatitis B vaccination was last administered in 2009....
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30.12.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello!
I have a problem that no one has been able to solve so far. I eat something, and after about 15-30 minutes, I experience a total energy crash and my physical performance dramatically decreases. What's even worse is that I then get depressed. ...
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27.11.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello,
after noticing a swelling below my left knee on the inside at the beginning of the year, my orthopedist sent me for an MRI. It is said to be a lipoma. Follow-up MRI with contrast dye scheduled for early 2019. Additionally, I have had a thick ...
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14.11.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello,
I have been experiencing severe pain in my right buttock and throughout my right leg (thigh, calf) for a few days. The middle three toes have a numb feeling. I am unable to sit or lie down. The pain is also present when walking, but it lessens...
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29.09.2018 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I received an eye ointment from a doctor that I should put in my ear to help loosen earwax. I accidentally put the wrong eye ointment in my ear and now I can hardly hear anything because the ointment is not coming out easily. It is posiformin ...
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24.08.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Good morning,
Yesterday I received the results of a blood test, in which the following values were significantly elevated:
GOT 165
GPT 89
LDH 317
This surprised me greatly, as I do not consume alcohol or drugs.
However, my general practitioner did...
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30.06.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello,
For two weeks I have been experiencing stomach pain, which started with nausea and vomiting. Additionally, I also had diarrhea, which disappeared after two days. The pain occurs shortly after waking up, but it eases a bit after drinking some w...
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13.04.2018 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
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? ...
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08.04.2018 | answered by Ulrike Winkler
Hello,
I have a question about birth control pills.
About a year ago (maybe even 1.5 years), I stopped taking the pill called Maxim. After 6 months, I started getting pimples. First on my forehead, then between my eyebrows and ears, then on my cheek...
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06.03.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good evening,
The triggering herpes virus is transmitted through contact with the blisters. However, these blisters can also be deep inside the vagina, making them not necessarily visible, and the discharge can also transmit active viruses, so a con...
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12.02.2018 | answered by Nadja Struß
Hello,
the following background information:
About 3 weeks ago, I had a severe cold which led to a middle ear infection. The middle ear infection then resulted in tinnitus, which was treated with Prednisolone (in addition to antibiotics). The follo...
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19.11.2017 | answered by Christian Lössel
Dear Dr.,
I am concerned about my images from the skeletal scintigraphy. There is a black spot visible on the right ribs. Is this normal?
Sincerely
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