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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08.05.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello Mrs. Gehring.. after a few weeks of more peace, unfortunately I am contacting you again... I have already reported several times about my mucosal lesions, which as I mentioned do not hurt. Also, due to lupus on the butterfly rash, I have been n...
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17.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello again Mrs. Gehring. It's a shame that there was no response in the last post, so I'll summarize briefly again. The rash is still hardly visible, although in some areas (especially in the mornings) there is a bit more redness, as well as occasio...
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15.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello again Mrs. Gehring, I have an update on my rash and would like to hear your final opinion once again.
I believe it was a reaction to the antibiotic - fortunately, the rash has significantly improved. There are no more distinct redness, everythi...
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10.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Okay, thanks again. I hope this will be my last expense. Your response was very helpful and that's pretty much what I would have done too.
However, it is still fluctuating - this morning there was more redness on my arms, then it calmed down again....
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08.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello again Mrs. Gehring, unfortunately I have to ask something again now, as my skin condition is still not improving properly. By now I have to say that the redness is not developing quite like it did back then and if you google drug rash it would ...
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06.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello Mrs. Gehring, once again I am unfortunately contacting you with a problem probably due to lupus. First of all, regarding the intake of the antibiotic - the sore throat ultimately went away, but of course, it may not have been wise to just take ...
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15.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good day.
The following situation: Exactly one week ago today, I was bitten on my left forearm near my wrist by an insect. Since it flew away quickly after I felt the pain, I couldn't see what kind of insect it was. Based on the intensity of the bit...
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31.03.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, exactly 1 year ago my brother-in-law passed away, who had suffered from herpes zoster among other things. I visited him often in the hospital. Shortly after his death, I felt a tingling or numbness on the front sole of both feet. For about 6 m...
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03.10.2018 | answered by Christian Welsch
Good day,
For 6 days now, I have been suffering from recurring sore throat. I fear that this may be related to sexual contact with a woman.
Here is the complex story:
On September 5th, I had my first sexual encounter with this woman (mutual oral s...
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07.07.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I went hiking in the forest 2 weeks ago. About 2 days later, I scratched myself on the calf and it started bleeding, then it itched for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if it was a tick. Do I have Lyme disease?...
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29.06.2017 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
My partner is 67 years old and took a prescription St. John's Wort medication 5 weeks ago. Unfortunately, she exposed herself to the sun afterwards and has been experiencing tingling, itching, and pain since then. It has not improved after 6 weeks. T...
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25.03.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I have been undergoing hyposensitization treatment in the form of drops since Thursday. Yesterday, I took an Omeprazole and immediately after, I started experiencing difficulty swallowing. I still have this issue. What is it? What can I do?...
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21.02.2017 | answered by David Meyer
Hello,
I have the following problem... in November of last year, I contracted a gonococcal infection with urethral infection and balanitis. As a result, I was prescribed Doxycycline, which I had to take for 10 days. About 5 days after finishing the ...
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22.10.2016 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, my ear has been itching for a long time. I have already been to various ENT doctors. No inflammation. What could it be then? What can I do? Best regards
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12.10.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, for the past few days I have been experiencing occasional itching/tingling in my right ear. What could this be? I have been prescribed Otovowen by the ENT doctor, but it has not completely gone away. What could this be?...
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11.08.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I have a question: I took 2 Ibuprofen 400mg. I read in the package leaflet that it can cause hypersensitivity reactions if you have allergies. I have many allergies and have also noticed a small reaction to it. What can I do about it?...
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20.06.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good day,
I have been experiencing extreme itching in the throat area for a few days. I cannot really tell if it is coming from the throat or esophagus.
The pain is sometimes present, mostly in the evenings, and throughout the day it can be very dr...
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15.06.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I occasionally have a strong itch on my legs, in the crease behind the knee. When I scratch, it becomes red and small bumps appear. (SEE PHOTO ATTACHED)
What could this be?
Could it be something serious, like skin cancer or something?
I lo...
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30.05.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good day,
For 2 months now I have been suffering from itching without a rash, pain, or visible "bite wounds". About 3 months ago, I got a puppy, which was infested with Demodex mites in numerous spots about 7 weeks ago (she received bravecto), and sh...
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08.04.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello everyone,
A few years ago, I noticed a white "thread" in my stool (about 2-3 millimeters long, 0.5 millimeters thick), which made me uneasy and prompted me to have a stool sample examined by a doctor: it came back negative.
When I saw these t...
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04.08.2015 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Small white yellow pimples on the lacrimal caruncle
Hello, I have been having problems with my eyes for 2 months now. At first, only a small blood vessel was visible and occasionally disappeared when rubbed. Then the eye became increasingly red. I e...
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01.07.2015 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
A hepatic cyst measuring 1.4 cm was diagnosed during an MRI examination. I also have symptoms such as itching of the nose, ears, and eyes, as well as anal and skin itching, and breathing problems. Should I have this investigated further?...
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18.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello dear medical team,
I am not usually a hypochondriac, but I have a small concern. This year, we want to start trying to conceive. In my annual check-ups, everything has always been fine. I have a fairly regular cycle, have never taken the pill,...
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30.05.2015 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
For several weeks now, I have been experiencing a hives-like rash on my forearms (in small areas). It starts with a prickling sensation, then itching, and then raised mini welts that look like they have been stung by nettles. After about half an hour...
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