31.03.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I was at the pulmonologist yesterday, had to go into a chamber for lung function tests and because I struggled a bit, I had to blow against resistance several times. Today my entire chest and lungs hurt. The lung function test was fine. Is thi...
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08.11.2019 | answered by Hans-Jürgen Bartels
I noticed a small lump next to my knee about 2 weeks ago, which was painful to touch. Just before that, I was jogging as usual. The pain lasted for about a week. My primary care doctor referred me to a phlebologist, who was also unsure and sent me fo...
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05.08.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am male, 35 years old, 77 kg, 180 cm tall, and I take Dekristol 20000 once a week. On Sunday, 01.07.2018, I discovered a tick on myself in the Munich train station area and had it removed at the hospital, however, the mouthpiece...
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10.06.2018 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Good morning, I have had slight sore throat for a few days, more towards the top of my throat. My question is, could this lead to a heart problem?
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21.09.2017 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello,
I (38 years old) have the following problem: For about a year now, I have noticed irregularities in my heart (while feeling my pulse). Therefore, I went to a cardiologist who did a long-term ECG. The results were as follows:
"Average heart ra...
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11.06.2017 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello,
I quit smoking in February of this year. Thorax X-ray & lung function test at the pulmonologist were all okay, but a visit to the ENT resulted in a diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, which is currently being treated. The main reason for quitting...
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08.10.2016 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear Sir or Madam,
The trigger of my current suffering was mucus running down my throat (mid-August), which has significantly decreased. Currently, a feeling of a lump and sensitivity to pressure in the throat/larynx area is dominant.
I am interest...
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04.07.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have pain in my left arm in the area of the elbow and wrist when making certain movements or applying pressure. In order to better prepare for a possible doctor's appointment, I would like to know possible diagnoses and treatmen...
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19.02.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello Mrs. Schaaf,
Exactly 7 days ago, I was diagnosed with a DVT in my right leg after experiencing problems (tightness and pressure) in my right calf while jogging. According to the angiologist, it is technically a 3-tier thrombosis, as the poplit...
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03.02.2016 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Ten days ago, I woke up in the morning and suddenly had pain in my left midfoot (4th toe from the inside). Since then, it has been practically unchanged: Mild to moderate pain when bearing weight (walking), but I can still walk. It gets slightly wors...
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14.01.2016 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
I am very worried and have a panic fear of a brain hemorrhage!
On Saturday, I had a rear-end collision. I was filling up with gas, and when I was backing out of the gas station, I didn't see that there was already a car there and I hit it head...
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04.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Fear of Multiple Sclerosis
On the night of December 16th to December 17th, I was awakened by severe headaches and nausea. These pains originated from the back of my head and extended towards my forehead and temples. It was noticeable that these pain...
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29.11.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
for unknown reasons, gases are forming in my stomach, leading to a number of unpleasant symptoms. I would like to have a clear diagnosis and examination options for diagnostic confirmation.
+++ Medical History +++
I am male, 32 y...
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23.05.2015 | answered by David Meyer
Dear doctors,
I am seeking advice regarding the following problem:
My suffering began 5 years ago overnight: I had extreme dizziness, was irritable, felt like I was about to faint. So I immediately went to my general practitioner. He conducted a re...
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06.10.2014 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello dear medical team,
I have another question regarding my heart rate. For a while now, I have had a resting pulse of 49-55 and a blood pressure of 100/50 in the evening while lying on the sofa. Is this dangerous? I am an athlete, playing football...
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10.09.2014 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
just before completing the marathon training, I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in my left calf. (Saturday).
This was diagnosed yesterday (Tuesday) by the vein specialist, treated with blood thinners and compression stockings (during the day)...
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04.05.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Long-lasting, severe nausea without vomiting
Hello,
I am a 40-year-old male, weighing 74 kg at 178 cm in height.
For about 1.5 years, I have been suffering from unexplained nausea. A year ago, I underwent a gastroscopy and colonoscopy, which showe...
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06.03.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have been experiencing severe heartburn problems for quite some time now: Initially, I only had a sore throat, which lasted more or less continuously from October to December 2012. In December, I noticed severe heartburn, which I initially t...
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28.09.2012 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have been suffering from pain and cracking in my right knee for about a year. I had an MRI on Tuesday and a cartilage damage was diagnosed. Unfortunately, I was not informed of the degree of cartilage damage.
My knee cracks whe...
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27.06.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I sustained a tear in the basket-handle meniscus in my knee. It has been 8 weeks now, as my primary care physician initially misdiagnosed it (first as a sprained medial collateral ligament). Currently, I have no problems in my daily life, jus...
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13.04.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Hello,
I am reaching out to you because I am very desperate. Since December 2011, I have been experiencing strong pain in my left forefoot when walking and especially when rolling off (it feels like a nail in my foot). The dermatologist ruled out war...
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04.04.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Dear Sir or Madam,
Since the end of last year, I have been unable to work due to a rehabilitation measure. Diagnosis: mild depressive episode. After not tolerating various antidepressants (Cyprilax/Venlafaxine/Citalopram) (total duration of intake: ...
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17.01.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
I have the following problem.
I am worried about my father. He is 62 years old and has a resting heart rate of about 40 beats per minute.
He has already been to the doctor about this issue, and a long-term ECG was done.
The result is that he...
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27.12.2011 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hi there, I have a minor meniscus tear in my knee and have already had a CT scan. I experience pain in my knee when under pressure, and one doctor suggested surgery because I also have a misformation of the knee disc. Another doctor prescribed physio...
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02.11.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello!
Background:
Nine years ago, I had a severe kidney colic. While I was in the emergency room, a kidney stone passed during urination. Unfortunately, it disappeared in the toilet and could not be further examined. Since then, I have been sympto...
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