12.12.2019 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear doctor,
I am in need of advice from a medical professional, preferably an allergist. For many years, I have been suffering from nonspecific but diverse symptoms that I have never been able to connect. My symptom diary spans almost 200 pages wit...
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03.07.2019 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Good day,
I was diagnosed with mild gastritis type C of the antrum mucosa with small focus intestinal metaplasia, HP-negative, and minimal chronic inactive corpus gastritis, HP-negative, as well as mild non-erosive reflux esophagitis without evidenc...
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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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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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23.08.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I suffer from endometriosis and therefore have to take 600 mg of Ibuprofen 2 to 3 times a day for 4 days during menstruation. I also suffer from Hashimoto's and have gluten/lactose/histamine and fructose intolerance. Due to hormone-related sleep diso...
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12.06.2017 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I have a question about cortisone and the doctor's duty to inform and educate. I admit, I always react with a little fear to the word cortisone.
I went to my GP due to acute back pain. I work physically and needed a sick note and pain medication for...
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03.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
for about 7 weeks now I have been experiencing the following symptoms:
For 7 weeks...
- Dull pressure pain under both rib cages. Sometimes radiating into the flanks and down to the groin area. Sharp pain when pressure is applied ...
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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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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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06.11.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear medical team,
I have been suffering from stomach problems for years, starting in 2009 with 3 stomach ulcers caused by the H. pylori infection. Since then, I have had a stomach endoscopy twice a year and have had the H. pylori infection each tim...
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10.10.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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15.08.2015 | answered by David Meyer
Good day Dr. Meyer,
On 29.08.2014, you kindly answered my question 'stomach intestinal - disorder of the digestion of animal proteins' in great detail.
I just wanted to quickly inform you that I have found the cause of my symptoms, including leaky ...
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07.08.2015 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
I, male (36), non-smoker and non-alcoholic, have been experiencing the following problem for about 3 months:
Although I have a pleasant and deep voice, I have been suffering from mucus on my vocal cords for the past 3 months. Clear to whitis...
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20.04.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Dear medical team, I am at my wit's end, as are a whole army of doctors. For several years, I have been experiencing an increasingly frequent problem. My stomach seems to bloat out of nowhere, without any apparent cause. The term "bloating" is actual...
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24.10.2013 | answered by Michael Schröter
Hello, I am male and 30 years old. I have chronic gastrointestinal problems. Constant bloating and loose stools. Gastrointestinal endoscopies were inconclusive. An examination of the stool flora was done, revealing a pH value of 7.0 in the alkaline r...
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12.07.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Good day,
I am male, 49 years old, 173 cm / 74 kg.
I am physically fit (actually...), I run 10km 2-3 times a week, the health check in winter was completely fine, blood pressure 120:80.
But: for years I have had - actually continuously - gastrointes...
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05.05.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
I really have a problem. From morning until night, I am only busy eating or thinking about what I could eat next.
I don't know what to do anymore, I can't stop. I recently tried to permanently change my diet and buy more vegetables to at least eat a...
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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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22.01.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
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We are looking for a work diagnosis and/or suitable specialization for a young lady born in 1987, who unfortunately has not received any therapy so far (except symptomatic treatment). The limitations of quality of life, ability to work, ...
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02.01.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I have an important question for me and that is, I once heard that you should not take grapefruit seed extract together with medication. The following: on Saturday morning I took 12 drops of grapefruit seed extract drops from Aurica, and aga...
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29.12.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Doctor,
I hope I have reached the right dermatologist, as unfortunately I couldn't find a proctologist or gastroenterologist in the selection menu.
Brief overview:
Symptoms: mild itching (which has now subsided) and severe redness around the a...
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11.07.2011 | answered by Sven Harrendorf
My stomach is terribly tight (lower abdomen), I feel bloated, I have had a bowel movement, but my stomach is still tight. I am 52 years old and my last period was in May 2011, is this all related? Am I going through menopause and that's why I have th...
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03.03.2010 | answered by Olaf Stephan
Hello,
I would like some advice for further clarification and symptom management.
Existing lab values in chronological order:
MCV Fl 96 (Ref. 80-96), Leukos 4.4 (Ref. 4.8-10.8)
Whole blood: Na 1878 (Ref. 1900-2000 mg/L), Magn 33.1 (Ref. 34-36 mg/L), ...
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