If so, how does smoking a single cigarette/day harm a COPD patient? Please only respond if you are a pulmonologist who can explain the process! There is a COPD patient in my family who has managed to reduce smoking from 10-20 cigarettes/day to only ...
Hello, it's about my blood pressure again (or still). A long story. But the heart is definitely healthy. In January, my blood pressure was extremely high, fluctuating, and also with high/fluctuating pulse. It turned out to be psychosomatic, which ...
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...
Hello, I have several health problems and I'm not sure what it could be or where to go for help. Symptoms: - Pain in lower back and knees, primarily on the left side. - Chest pain, on the ribs - Tingling and slight pain in the left abdomen. - Tingl...
Until March 30, 2015, I was in the hospital for 5 days due to acute diverticulitis, which did not require surgery. The diagnosis was confirmed through blood tests, ultrasound, and CT scans. I now know the symptoms very well. I was discharged on March...
Dear Dr. Hoelling, As I have already mentioned in another question, I experienced heart palpitations twice, and I would like to show you my blood test results. According to my doctor, my values are completely normal, except for my blood being slight...
Maybe first a little about me: I have been a very sensitive and anxious person since birth and have always needed a lot of help from my parents to not completely fail mentally. I have always had many mental problems and as a small child I would scre...
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...
It's embarrassing to ask for the third time, but I don't know what to do anymore. Unfortunately, my suffering is still not over and I don't know what to do. I have consulted various naturopaths as recommended (see my other questions regarding acne),...
Dear expert, I am currently very worried and would be grateful for some advice. Yesterday I came home late and had nothing to eat at home. The only thing left in the cupboard was a lonely jar of "Pasta Sauce Arrabbiata" (400 ml). I ate the sauce str...
Hello, I am 61 years old and female. I have to take 1 L-Thyrox 75 in the morning and now I want to lose weight with the following product LLid ignition soup: Composition: potato flakes, sweet whey powder, fat powder (soy oil, maltodextrin, milk prote...
Good evening! I have a question about potential late damage to internal organs: I have kept ground coffee in the kitchen cupboard, opened the package and only covered it with some aluminum foil, sometimes for a few months without giving it much thoug...
Hello I have often expressed my suffering from my acne. I have the inflammations largely under control. I have noticed that I need a mild care. Nothing aggressive, but still something exfoliating to get rid of the blackheads. It all sounds very ea...
Hello, for about 6 months now, I have been experiencing pain in my left chest, left arm, left side of my back, and the left side between my chest and back. The pain in these different areas is very different and occurs independently of each other. I ...
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...
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 ...
Good evening. I would like to know if a very low diastolic value is concerning in any way? Just a heads up: I had an echocardiogram a few months ago and there is no insufficiency or other abnormalities. I had a long-term ECG and blood pressure moni...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have an important question regarding the date of conception. The first day of my last period was on the 17th or 18th of January. I believe my cycles have been relatively regular for the past 3 months (always around 27 or 28 days...
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...
I have become addicted to Niacin, specifically to a daily dose of about 120 mg. To my knowledge, Niacin is converted by the body into NADH, a substance involved in the synthesis of one or more neurotransmitters (serotonin dopamine). The half-life i...
Our 18-year-old son is actively playing soccer in a club, constantly pushing himself during training and games. As a result, his concentration and performance in school (he is about to graduate) have significantly declined, reflected in his grades (a...
Good day, I have been suffering from a burning sensation in the outer genital area for several weeks, which I believe was triggered by the use of a shower gel in the intimate area. After trying various home remedies such as Multilind ointment, olive...
Good day Four years ago, I had breast cancer and have been taking Tamoxifen since then. I have read in various forums that one should not consume grapefruits and pomegranates while taking Tamoxifen. I have been eating a pomegranate daily for a few m...
Hello, I am a 22-year-old female living in Tenerife, and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in February 2010. The medications I regularly take are: - L-Thyroxine 75 mcg - Colestyramine Unfortunately, I still have not been able to control the hypo...
I was in inpatient treatment until January 2010 (15 weeks) due to a severe depression. On my own request and with a lot of enthusiasm, I left the clinic in mid-January and wanted to start my new life. Since leaving the clinic, I have been treated wit...
