21.12.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
for several months now, I have been experiencing dizziness attacks every day. After visiting the doctor multiple times, he mentioned that it could be caused by stress.
At my request, an MRI was done on my head and also on my cervical spine. ...
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30.07.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I have an evaluation from a radiologist (MRI of the head) and would like to try to understand the diagnosis to some extent:
Patient Male. Born 27.02.1946
Slightly enlarged brain sulci. Average interhemispheric fissure. The ventricular system is aver...
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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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29.10.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, the bleeding has become much lighter, it could be just contact bleeding. It only happens when I walk, it is less when lying down.
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31.07.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
this morning I had a somewhat harder stool that was partially dark brown (almost black). The toilet water turned red. It looked as if fresh blood had dissolved in the water.
I would like to mention that the day before I had eaten ...
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18.07.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I twisted my foot inwards 2 days ago, with a noise. On the X-ray (which I can send as a photo), you can see a piece of bone detached from one of the outer ligaments. What to do? Surgery?
Thank you....
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02.07.2016 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello, sorry if I'm writing this in a weird way. But I'm a bit concerned. This morning after going to the bathroom, I noticed blood on the toilet paper. We were grilling with friends earlier and for about an hour now I've been feeling cramps in my st...
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17.03.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I have had this condition on both feet for about 6 months. I went to a dermatologist who diagnosed it as psoriasis and treated me with Vobaderm, then 3 months later a general practitioner who thought it was eczema and referred me to a dermatol...
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03.08.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have already helped me very well once and I hope that you can also assist me with my following question. I am requesting support in interpreting test results that are 11 months apart, in the context of the ACUTE onset of confu...
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30.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
My question relates to an 89-year-old individual. She has always been mentally very sharp, but physically weakened due to a previous stomach/esophageal cancer (partial removal of stomach, esophagus, lymph nodes in 2010) with underweight. The family d...
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14.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am looking for a competent opinion here. I am aware that a remote diagnosis is not possible.
Regarding my history:
I have been experiencing continuous vision problems and a sense of unsteadiness for several weeks now.
I cannot...
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13.10.2014 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, 10 weeks ago I had a sprained ankle, with persistent pain since then. Now an MRI was done with the following findings: Increase in fluid-typical signal pathology in the upper egg in the lower ankle joint. A fresh cartilage flake is not visible...
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22.08.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good day,
I have been suffering from various symptoms since the beginning of June. Unfortunately, all examinations conducted so far have been negative.
Question 1
I am constantly worried whether everything is okay with my heart. The symptoms often ...
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08.07.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good day, I suspect I have a kidney stone, as I feel a slight pulling sensation, especially during urination and when tensing my lower abdomen.
This has led me to do further research and I have noticed that my current lifestyle habits are promoting ...
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13.04.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have reached out to you several times regarding medical questions for my father. Since your responses have always been very helpful, I am once again requesting your assistance in answering further questions.
Last year, my fathe...
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19.01.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
For about 2 weeks now, I have been experiencing blood in my saliva. It is fresh and bright when I spit it out, sometimes more, sometimes less. For the past 2 days, there has been a bit more in the mornings. I went to my primary care physician...
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02.10.2013 | answered by Michael Schröter
Hello,
I am 25 years old and male. I have been suffering from depression for about 10 years, with varying degrees of severity depending on the time period. Fortunately, for the past 2 years, I have been able to manage my emotions quite well; in terms...
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22.06.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good day,
I would like to describe my case to you in as much detail as possible:
For about 2-3 years now, I have occasionally (i.e. every 6-10 months for a few weeks at a time) experienced bleeding during bowel movements. The blood does not come fro...
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09.04.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good evening!
I have a question about potential late damage to internal organs:
I have kept ground coffee in the kitchen cupboard, opened the package and only covered it with some aluminum foil, sometimes for a few months without giving it much thoug...
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08.08.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Hello,
I am currently at the end of the 24th week of pregnancy.
The toxoplasmosis test at the beginning of the pregnancy was negative.
I am now experiencing cold symptoms, could I have become infected?
Possibly from undercooked meat?
How dangerous wo...
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02.07.2012 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Due to a collapse, I fell headfirst to the ground on the 27th of June, shortly before midnight, and received a laceration below my chin. The wound is approximately 2.5 cm long. It was treated with steri strips at the hospital. My personal doctor then...
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16.04.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
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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31.03.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
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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16.03.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good day, I have been coughing up bloody phlegm for a week now. The mucus is a bright red color and usually occurs after multiple coughing fits. I have had a cold with cough and runny nose for a week now. I have a radiology appointment scheduled for ...
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