25.01.2022 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Good evening,
my wife and I are expecting triplets after artificial insemination (ICSI).
She is 39 years old and in the 12th week of pregnancy.
The reason for the ICSI was that I had too few sperm. We had two fertilized eggs implanted, which result...
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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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09.09.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I am female, 31 years old, healthy, and have a desire to have children with my partner. However, I have a genetic predisposition (very rare, with only 100 known cases) that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This is located in a specific ...
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05.09.2019 | answered by David Meyer
I received the results of my blood test today:
Many values were measured in me (especially those relevant for autoimmune diseases or systemic diseases), and all except the ACE value are within the normal range. Many values were measured and none wer...
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31.10.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I have been getting a blood test done every year for at least 10 years (now 47) (original reason: thyroid after surgery). The values are always roughly the same (weight during this time between 85 and 97 kg at 173 cm):
- HbA1c between 5.2-5.6. (no tr...
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29.05.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello dear doctors,
I am male, 24 years old and weigh 60kg. I do not have hypothyroidism, as I found out during my last visit to the doctor (blood test). Now my question is how can I gain weight in a healthy/unhealthy way? I eat enough (2000-2500 ca...
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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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19.07.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello Dr. Gehring. Unfortunately, I have to send you another question regarding your last response (I, male 24, lupus patient). About 1.5 years ago, this mild lung overinflation was diagnosed, and your information about it has left me a bit confused....
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16.04.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Two weeks ago my doctor diagnosed me with celiac disease after I wanted to investigate slight but recurring stomach rumbling through a blood test. I have already changed my diet. However, what concerns me is the genetic link between celiac disease an...
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31.03.2016 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear doctor,
I am working on an article and would need your assessment on the following recently available genetic test: https://getcolor.com/ - it analyzes 19 genes related to breast or ovarian cancers. From what I know so far: the test is relative...
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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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29.09.2014 | answered by David Meyer
How should a short-term hormone therapy with testosterone tablets (40 mg) look like in men? (Dosage, timing of intake, quantity and discontinuation) in order to stimulate the body's own production and get the production going? The values in the blood...
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14.08.2014 | answered by David Meyer
Since I have a great fear of possible metastases, how can they be diagnosed precisely? Are the values of a comprehensive blood test sufficient for this purpose?
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24.07.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good evening,
I kindly request that my question be answered exclusively by a specialist in gynecology.
I am reaching out to you with my concern because my gynecologist is already on the weekend and otherwise I would only have the option to go to th...
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28.05.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good morning Dr. ...,
Can and should I insist on surgery to remove an enlarged lymph node?
I am female, 51 years old and not genetically predisposed to LK-related issues.
Last year during an ultrasound, an enlarged lymph node (right armpit) was dis...
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27.02.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
I am 50 and have been experiencing mental (depression) and physical symptoms (severe headaches in the morning after sleeping, tense jaw muscles, tendon problems, etc.) for several years.
Some time ago, I discovered that the cause may be a serotonin ...
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15.10.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
about a week ago, late at night, I didn't feel like showering, so I washed my hair over the tub (just for your information: I am male and 25 years old). I was really shocked because afterwards there were a lot of fallen hairs in the sink. I c...
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19.07.2013 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have the following concern:
My parents and my aunt (by marriage) had colon cancer (diagnosed at around 60 years of age). As far as I know, there is no history of this in other relatives. I myself (34 years old) had a colonoscop...
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26.03.2013 | answered by Christian Welsch
To my story:
In June/July of last year, I had to take time off work due to exhaustion (burnout syndrome). During this time, I underwent medical examinations (stomach + colonoscopy, abdominal CT, thyroid nuclear scan + endocrinological examination) a...
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05.01.2013 | answered by Freddy Feuerstein
Dear doctors, completely non-ideologically I am interested in the question of whether homosexuality is curable according to current knowledge. There is a new study "Homosexuality As A Consequence Of Epigenetically Canalized Sexual Development" by Ric...
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02.10.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I am 24 years old, male, a smoker. I have Hashimoto's disease, known reflux, chronic gastritis, enlarged lymph nodes and unknown nodules in the chest, as well as a known carpal tunnel syndrome.
About a year ago, an ECG abnormality was accide...
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22.08.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello Mr. Berg,
I have already asked the same question here before and it was kindly answered, but I would really like to hear your opinion again as I have read something about this topic that you answered. I am referring to tetanus. I was immunized ...
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24.04.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Dear Sir or Madam,
I recently turned 37 and have had three miscarriages with curettage in the 8th/9th week in the last 1.5 years. Since the investigation by my gynecologist is unfortunately somewhat chaotic, I am seeking a second opinion in this way....
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25.08.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear expert,
I have been having problems with my skin for 3 weeks now - what is it and what can be done? My entire skin itches and red patches are forming. I have already been to 2 dermatologists and have received 2 different diagnoses: one is Atopic...
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09.06.2011 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
1. I have large pores on my face that quickly get clogged and I would like to have a beautiful flawless (without pores) face. How can I achieve this? I grew up in a warm country and also received a lot of sunlight, which may be the cause. How ...
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