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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23.10.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
About 6 months ago, I started experiencing severe digestive problems. During that time, I was unable to digest almost anything for about 4-6 weeks, regardless of the type of food (I kept a food diary with gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.). I e...
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23.11.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
my question is related to the question:
Pain and gastrointestinal problems for 7 weeks
Asked on 03.02.2017.
I still have the problems described there, but now in a slightly different form:
- Pulling and stabbing under the ribcage (front, s...
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18.05.2017 | answered by Nadja Struß
Dear Sir or Madam,
During a routine gastroscopy due to an upcoming gallbladder surgery, I received the following diagnosis: In the corpus, there is an image of a chronically atrophying type A gastritis with a significant reduction in parietal cells ...
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21.07.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, I occasionally have pain in the middle of my back on the right side. I also suffer from reflux disease. What could it be? The kidneys? Best regards
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15.04.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have been suffering from recurring abdominal pain attacks since roughly 2007. Numerous tests such as MRI, MRCP, CT (once in 2015), blood tests, stool examinations, etc. have been conducted consistently. In 2015, I was first seen...
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15.03.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Maybe someone here has an idea for the cause of my complaints or what I can do about them.
It's just annoying to have to deal with pain every day, against which nothing has really helped so far. I am using pain cream/balm and a back straightener to ...
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05.02.2016 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
I am 33 years old and have been experiencing soft and bulky stools as well as severe bloating for several weeks. A colonoscopy and abdominal ultrasound by a specialist did not show any abnormalities. Amylase, lipase, and alkaline phosphatase l...
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18.12.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I am a 33-year-old male.
For the past 5-6 weeks, I have been experiencing diffuse stomach/intestinal symptoms such as: loss of appetite, bloating, feeling of fullness, a dull feeling in the stomach, as well as strong discomfort and sporadical...
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25.07.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Now it's me again, now my stool is yellow and very light. I just don't know what that could be. I've had headaches for the last 2 days, and last night I sweated a lot again. Now my stomach hurts, I always have a stabbing pain there, and sometimes my ...
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23.07.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello. I have gastrointestinal problems and I could hardly go to the toilet to have a bowel movement. There was also pus and blood in my stool, but today it is better although my stool was grey. What does this mean? I also have a slight fever still....
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16.04.2015 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Four weeks ago, I had a minimally invasive gallbladder removal. So far, everything has gone well and healed. However, my stomach above the navel is larger than before. I have a very large roll of fat there. It's as if all my belly fat suddenly collec...
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05.01.2015 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello, I have severe back pain on the right side and hip pain (bone)...sometimes I have some strange pains in the upper abdomen and wanted to know if that can radiate from the pain in the back and hip area. My blood values have always been normal so ...
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22.08.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Dr. Berg,
First of all, thank you very much for your prompt and detailed response.
I forgot to mention that an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs (liver, portal vein and hepatic veins, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, abdominal vessel...
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11.02.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good morning,
I went to the doctor because of a stabbing pain in my abdomen, sometimes on the level of the liver, sometimes in the lower left abdomen, and sometimes in the lower right abdomen. I already asked this question here, but I can't find pea...
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30.03.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I had a minor accident with medication yesterday, accidentally taking a double dose. The total was: 40mg of Zolpidem, 1 tablet of 2.5mg of Tavor, and one tablet of Frisium.
After feeling very unwell, dizzy, nauseous, and experiencing strong ...
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11.03.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good day,
I am a 24-year-old woman, 174cm tall, weighing 55kg, and rather athletic. A few months ago, I had terrible colicky stomach pains. It lasted for about a week until it finally disappeared. I had a terrible burning sensation in my stomach are...
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10.11.2012 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
unfortunately, I have a lot of symptoms and I just don't know what to do. I will try to describe them as best as I can.
It all started 2.5 years ago at work with circulation problems and strong heart palpitations and a strange feeling in my ...
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25.10.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
I am currently undergoing training to become a geriatric nurse. I have been given a task and am allowed to seek help for it. Here is the issue: The patient has been experiencing pain and severe cramps in the abdominal area for weeks and has b...
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25.10.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Editor's note:
Dear questioner, after Dr. Berg supported Dr. Hamann's assessment of a vague question, the editorial team has deactivated your rating. We believe that Dr. Hamann's efforts to answer the question based on unclear inquiries do not warran...
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23.09.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Since February of this year, I have been experiencing swallowing difficulties, which are sometimes painful. An examination by the ENT doctor revealed a mild inflammation of the vocal cords and diagnosed reflux. I was prescribed PPI medication. I have...
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30.08.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am female, 38 years old, 1.85m tall and weigh 85kg, (unfortunately) a smoker. I am a mother of two sons (8 and 2), married and working full time.
I have been experiencing recurring upper abdominal pain for almost exactly 6 year...
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13.06.2012 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello. I am female and 31 years old. Two weeks ago, I was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis, likely triggered by gallstones (1 gallstone was visible in the gallbladder). I have since been discharged, and my CRP has decreased from 130 in the hospit...
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26.04.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Dear Sir or Madam,
During an MRI of my abdomen, a liver cyst of 0.5 cm was detected, as well as a slight hepatic steatosis. A mild liver fat accumulation was previously diagnosed through ultrasound and liver puncture. This was confirmed again in the...
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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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