05.04.2022 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good day.
For the second time in a short period, I have balanitis. Here is a chronology of the events in bullet points:
- 3 weeks ago: balanitis, followed by self-treatment with Betadine ointment (according to the guidelines of Ärztenetz Schweiz, t...
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31.03.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for your help! I am 39 years old, female, and have been experiencing recurrent thromboses for 5 years. My left and right lower legs as well as my left upper arm have been affected in the past. Most recently, I had multip...
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21.03.2020 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Good day, I have a question about the coronavirus. I have high blood pressure and take beta blockers for it. Additionally, I had spasmodic bronchitis last year and have had trouble breathing when I have a cold ever since. I am now very afraid because...
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22.06.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Can you get TSS from pads (Always Ultra Night)? I am working at a construction site in the office next to my studies and often spend 12 hours there. I share a communal restroom (no sink)! Sometimes I can only change my pad after 14 hours. Luckily, th...
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17.11.2018 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good morning,
I have had these raised redness on my neck for 2-3 days. The cause is unknown. The area is sensitive to touch, but not otherwise painful. It has not changed in size or appearance in the last 1-2 days. About 4 cm below, a lymph node is s...
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07.09.2018 | answered by Ellen Lung
Last week I was at the eye clinic in Austria because I had burned my eyes with laundry detergent. In the meantime, I have been to the eye doctor twice. Today I was at my eye doctor and received something for eyelid care. While showering today, 3 eyel...
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19.05.2017 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Dear Sir or Madam,
I need some advice. I had an abscess on my left buttock (a small piece above the anus) surgically removed on 03.04. The wound is now about the size of a 2 cent coin and approximately 3-4 cm deep after almost 7 weeks. I clean and p...
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21.04.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
I have been experiencing symptoms on the right side of my face for 3 weeks. It started with intense tingling and mild pain all over. At first, I thought it was a tooth issue, as the tingling and pain extended from the upper jaw to the temple ...
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02.04.2017 | answered by Nadja Struß
Is there a device that can detect dirt and grime other than UV hygiene lamps?
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29.03.2017 | answered by Nadja Struß
Good evening! What can be seen under a hygiene lamp? All types of body fluids? Also dirt?
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04.01.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I have a vaginal yeast infection and I have my period. What can I do?
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09.01.2016 | answered by Michael Schröter
Hello! I hope you can help me.
1. How many centimeters of suture material does a gynecologist approximately need, or is usual, for an uncomplicated Misgav Ladach cesarean section? (please provide a very precise answer)
2. Are abdominal drapes neede...
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05.01.2015 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have the following problem. About 6 years ago, I had a year with several cases of tonsillitis, which always subsided. Even back then, I had a pea-sized lump on my tonsil. It was checked by my ENT doctor in 2013 and deemed harmle...
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27.08.2014 | answered by Christian Welsch
Good day, there is a plan to fly to India with children between the ages of 4 and 6. A doctor has informed me of the following regarding health concerns. Do you share this opinion? What else should be considered?
"Unlike traveling to European countr...
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17.05.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
For a little over 14 days, I have had a hair follicle infection, an ulcer, on the upper, hairy shaft of my penis that does not want to heal because this area rubs against my underwear while walking and moving, preventing it from "resting". Additional...
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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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11.12.2013 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Dear Sir or Madam,
After an accident, I have to undergo surgery tomorrow. It involves the treatment of a right zygomatic fracture and a left ulnar shaft fracture. According to the treating doctors, these are relatively simple and fairly short routin...
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28.08.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
My question is: What are the causes of an eczematized mycosis on the skin? What happens in the worst case scenario if I leave an eczematized mycosis on my buttock (i.e. on the skin) untreated? How can this be best treated, and wha...
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17.08.2013 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I have had a white spot in my mouth for about a week. I do not feel any pain, but it is in a very awkward position. When I close my mouth, I automatically bite on it a little.
I do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol, but my oral hygiene i...
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16.10.2012 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
For about 2 weeks, I have had an itchy rash in the groin area, which extends from the anus to the inside of the thigh, where it is particularly strong. There are partly red pustules, otherwise the affected areas are red. Attempts to treat it ...
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09.08.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Dr. Berg,
Thank you very much for your helpful explanations last time regarding exhaustion in Thailand.
1) Introduction
During my last visit to Thailand, I tried the following:
- Only Japanese food, very hygienic - no diarrhea.
- Preventive in...
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23.05.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
My wife (76) has adenoviruses in her eye (confirmed by swab test). What therapy do you recommend?
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22.12.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
I have been experiencing itching in the genital and anal area for a long time (between the buttocks and also on the skin, but especially strong in the area between the testicles and the rectum, and in the other direction towards the deepest a...
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13.09.2011 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I have a question. For the past 4 days, I have been experiencing a burning sensation on one side of my tongue. There is also a slight bitter taste. What could this be?
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07.09.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good day,
I have been suffering from the following symptoms for about two months:
- Inflammation and (partly blotchy) redness of the glans and inner foreskin, especially (but not exclusively) around the penis opening, the edge of the penis, the fre...
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