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Endocrinology

Hello, My daughter is 15 months old and has had bilateral breast gland swelling for some time. The doctor suspects early puberty, which many young children her age have. An ultrasound and a small blood test were performed. The doctor said that she ...

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High lipase level

Hello, as part of a cancer screening examination, a comprehensive blood test was also conducted. It was found that my lipase level is at 249, with all other values being normal. Ultrasound showed nothing, and further blood analysis also showed nothin...

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Hot head

Hello, What does it mean when, for example, you suddenly get a "hot" head at work or during a conversation, etc.? Or when an ear (in this case the left one) suddenly feels hot? What could be the causes of this? And what can be done about it? Thank y...

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Aneurysm

Hello! Aneurysm was recently diagnosed in my 88-year-old mother's neck. We are planning a 2-hour flight: Is there a risk that the vessel could burst due to the pressure during the flight? Best regards!...

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irritable bowel syndrome

Hello, I am 44 years old and male. For about 25 years I have been suffering from digestive problems. I only became really aware of this when I was a young man. I often had loose stools about 2 to 3 times a day and a slight burning and pressure sensat...

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Myositis is the inflammation of muscle tissue.

Good day, after a stomach flu, I experienced muscle ache-like symptoms. These developed into severe weakness in my legs (climbing stairs became very difficult, getting up from a chair was challenging, no standing on toes, etc.) and slight weakness i...

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Negative values in the ECG?

Hello Doctor, I have a question please. What do negative values mean in an ECG during anesthesia? For example: 20:08: ECG segment 2 20:08: ECG ST 2: -0.94 mm 20:10: -0.18 mm 20:12: -0.53 mm 20:14: -0.58 mm 20:18: -0.6 mm 20:21: -0.22 mm As a laype...

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hCG value low

Good day, I have been overdue since December 30, 2014 and my hCG levels were 126 on January 5 and 357 on January 12. Is it normal for them to rise so slowly? The Clearblue digital still shows 1 to 2 weeks. I also have light reddish to brown bleeding ...

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Neck problems with ear pressure and stiffness

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 ...

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"Morning-after pill"

Good day, I have a question about the emergency contraceptive pill. It is very unlikely that something has happened but not impossible. What is more stressful, taking the emergency contraceptive pill or risking a possible abortion? I have problems wi...

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Period too short

I am 38 years old. According to my appointment, I got my period on Thursday but only for 1 day and it was weak. I am not pregnant, I have taken a test. No cyst either, I was at the doctor 2 weeks ago and had an ultrasound of my ovaries. I have not b...

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Blood values- HIV anxiety- Mental stress

I am trying to summarize the story briefly, as it has been weighing heavily on me for 4.5 years. In early 2009, there was a one-time vaginal intercourse with a condom that broke (status of the person unknown) ... HIV induced. After that, I googled s...

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Spotting under Pill

Which pill does not cause breakthrough bleeding? Is breakthrough bleeding common with Belara? (Please provide personal experience, not what is stated in the leaflet) Can breakthrough bleeding while on the pill be stopped, for example with medication,...

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Body odor during menstruation

Dear Sir or Madam, For some time now, I have noticed a strong acidic body odor 2-3 days before and during my period. I believe it is due to hormonal changes. However, it is very unpleasant for my surroundings and especially for myself. My question w...

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Spotting

Hello, I am 37 years old, already have 2 children (12 & 13), and since March of this year, I have been experiencing light red blood in my discharge during mid-cycle. My gynecologist explained that this is likely ovulation bleeding, as the examinatio...

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What do liver values indicate?

Dear Sir or Madam, During a routine examination half a year ago, elevated liver values were detected in me: mainly GPT and GGT. Since September of last year until today, the values have been monitored at least monthly. Initially, the GPT and GGT val...

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Stomach pressure 2 hours after eating

Dear Sir or Madam, Female, 43 years old, happily married, self-employed, sensitive, irritable. For about 5 weeks now, I have been feeling a pressure just above my belly button about 2-3 hours after eating. It feels like my stomach wants to growl, b...

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Dizziness and lightheadedness

Hello, since Thursday I have been experiencing strong symptoms. I cannot get up in the morning because I feel very dizzy and almost collapse. I always feel as if I had been drinking something. I can concentrate on something, but then it starts again....

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