Hello. Ten years ago, I had 120 cm of small intestine removed in an emergency surgery due to an accident (ileum above the ileocecal valve) and a mesenteric tear in the area of the sigmoid colon was repaired. Additionally, there was a brief suspicion...
Hello, I am male, 61 years old, of normal weight. The only known problem is a benign, oversized prostate, which is being monitored by a urologist. I take Tamsulosin and Versikur. Regarding my problem: Just for your information, because I don't kn...
A friend has stated that she had a laparoscopy done based only on suspicion. This means that the doctor apparently needed to perform an invasive operation under general anesthesia to determine something in the abdominal area. Are there situations in...
I am 30 years old and have been suffering from osteochondritis dissecans in both ankles since my youth. The right ankle is now symptom-free. The left ankle underwent surgery in 2011 (retrograde drilling), Microfracture surgery with ligamentoplasty in...
Hello, as part of a cancer screening examination, a comprehensive blood test was also conducted. It was found that my lipase level is at 249, with all other values being normal. Ultrasound showed nothing, and further blood analysis also showed nothin...
About myself: I consider myself to be moderately to strongly introverted. Large groups of people, parties, festivals, etc. make me uncomfortable and drain me of energy. I am happy when I can be alone. It is very important to me what other people thin...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, Thank you for your quick response to my question regarding the diagnosis assessment. Now I would like to describe my situation in more detail. Six months ago, I had a bicycle accident with a severe muscle strain on the back of my r...
Hello, What does it mean when, for example, you suddenly get a "hot" head at work or during a conversation, etc.? Or when an ear (in this case the left one) suddenly feels hot? What could be the causes of this? And what can be done about it? Thank y...
Hello, during an MRI of the spine, an incidental finding was detected. "Incidentally, the sections of the kidneys captured in the scan show T2-weighted hyperintense nodular changes in the right kidney cortex, up to 10 mm in size. Cortical kidney cyst...
Hello Doctor, I am back with a question. A few months ago, I wrote some posts about the high/total Epidural Anesthesia (Spinal Anesthesia) that I underwent. Can you explain to me how it is possible that apparently no ETCO2 was measured in my monitor...
Dear experts, since my childhood I have been suffering from bronchitis. I have had a rescue spray for emergencies when I have trouble breathing for a long time, but I rarely needed it. However, in the last few months it has gotten worse and I now hav...
Had arthroscopy in 2014, now experiencing strong discomfort while walking. When I try to stand up after sitting, my knee joint gets stuck and I limp heavily. After walking a few meters, it gets better. Tried all treatment methods, including partial m...
Hello, I have two questions regarding pain management during a cesarean section with regional anesthesia. MOTOR AND SENSORY BLOCKADE 1. Let's say one of your patients is undergoing a cesarean section with epidural anesthesia. I have read that there...
Dear Dr. Berg, I have another question for you. You are truly top in your field, of course you have to be as an anesthesiologist, you always give me good advice! I have 3 terms from anesthesia (they are likely terms from an anesthesia machine) and ...
Hello, I had a shoulder surgery on 16.10 with the following diagnosis: slap II. A slap refixation was performed with 2 osteoraptor and 2 matakennaht. Unfortunately, I can't see from the report where exactly it was fixed. It also doesn't mention if i...
Hello, it's nice that someone takes the time :) I have already had a comprehensive blood test done, I have slightly low iron levels, for which I am taking something, and a slight underactive thyroid, an ultrasound is scheduled for the beginning of S...
Hello! Since I was 18 years old, I have been taking the pill. Now I am 40 years old and want to stop taking the pill (I recently developed a sensitive bladder, which is the reason). Now I am afraid of stopping after 22 years without a break: 1. hai...
Good day, I am about to undergo surgery, but I am not sure if I should go through with it. For months now, I have been experiencing occasional discharge from my right breast. My gynecologist sent me to the hospital for further evaluation, possibly b...
Dear Sir or Madam, Last week while driving, I experienced something like a panic attack. I still cannot assess what it was exactly. I smoked a cigarette and afterwards I was completely tense, constantly moving and short of breath. My heart started po...
I have been diagnosed with a 1.8cm prolapse at L4/5, and a severe narrowing of the spinal canal. I am experiencing pain in my left leg (outer edge) and taking Ibuprofen 600. The doctor recommended a PRT injection, but I declined due to fear of side e...
Hello, I am 25 years old and male. I have been suffering from depression for about 10 years, with varying degrees of severity depending on the time period. Fortunately, for the past 2 years, I have been able to manage my emotions quite well; in terms...
Hello, First of all, I think it's great that you can ask questions here. Now to my situation. I am almost 27 years old, inherited Factor V from my father, have been in a committed relationship for almost 3 years, we got an AIDS test together before...
At a height of 1.65 cm, I weigh between 65 and 64 kg. I do Zumba twice a week for an hour and walk my Dachshund twice a day for an hour. I don't want to lose any more weight, I just want to know how I can achieve a flat stomach. I already changed my...
Which pill does not cause breakthrough bleeding? Is breakthrough bleeding common with Belara? (Please provide personal experience, not what is stated in the leaflet) Can breakthrough bleeding while on the pill be stopped, for example with medication,...
My friend and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked so far. We have tried a lot - eating oysters, protein powder, zinc tablets... nothing has helped. Now I wanted to ask if there is any medical treatment t...
