Hello Mrs. Gehring, As you can see, I don't ask as often anymore, I hope it stays that way. Today I had another lupus check-up in Tübingen, and I just called quickly to see if everything is okay. The protein value in my urine is still present, but r...
Hello, I am 36 & male. About 4 years ago, I had a gout attack in my big toe joint. It was treated with medication over a few days. I have not had any further acute attacks since then. However, I always have slightly elevated uric acid levels in my bl...
Hello, I work as a journalist in the field of medicine and I have the following technical question for you (I would like to use your answer as a quote). There is now the app Vivy, which is supposed to represent functions of the health card / patient...
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...
Dear Sir or Madam, During a routine gastroscopy due to an upcoming gallbladder surgery, I received the following diagnosis: In the corpus, there is an image of a chronically atrophying type A gastritis with a significant reduction in parietal cells ...
Hello, since my second pregnancy, my period only lasts between one and two days (previously four to five days). The intensity is normal. According to the doctor, the lining of the uterus is normal. What could be the reason for this?...
Hello, first of all, I know that online counseling cannot replace a visit to a neurologist. I am 25 years old and had my first generalized seizure at work (office) about 4 months ago. Initially, it was assumed to be an isolated incident, although sli...
Hello. I have been feeling like I have a fever for the past three days. According to the thermometer, I don't have a fever. I have hot cheeks and swollen eyes. I also have a general feeling of being unwell, even though my last check-ups two weeks ago...
Thank you for the quick response. As I am very hypochondriac, I always have great panic when I have anything. I presented my concern to justanswer this morning, where they mentioned vulvar cancer, which shocked me completely, causing me to tremble. S...
Good day, is there a gastroenterologist here with experience in treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? I have been suffering from Crohn's disease since 2011. I experience recurrent diarrhea, fatigue, and joint pain. Pentasa was inef...
Hello, sorry if I'm writing this in a weird way. But I'm a bit concerned. This morning after going to the bathroom, I noticed blood on the toilet paper. We were grilling with friends earlier and for about an hour now I've been feeling cramps in my st...
Hello Doctor, I am a sometimes very anxious person and take Venlafaxine and Notrilen in higher dosages for anxiety and depression. At other times, I am more of a funny guy and sometimes a bit of a daredevil. However, when it comes to illnesses, I a...
Hello dear medical team, let me introduce myself briefly: I am a 46-year-old woman, a smoker for 30 years (had a preventive smoking CT scan last year, everything was fine), I am 1.68 cm tall and weigh 70 kg. I don't do much exercise, I jog about twic...
Hello, I am feeling a bit uncertain. I had a blood test last week and everything was fine except for my blood sugar level, which was 142 fasting. However, I had drunk a whole bottle of apple spritzer beforehand as I had to do a urine test, could that...
Hello Dr. Schaf, In August 2004, I had my first thrombosis in my right lower leg. After six months of taking Marcumar, everything was fine. The cause was an 11-hour flight with crossed legs combined with a lot of alcohol. There were never any proble...
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,...
Hello, I am a 37 year old woman and have been suffering from an anxiety disorder since the birth of my daughter 2 years ago. I constantly worry about getting a serious illness. I am also waiting for a therapy spot in this regard. About a year ago, I ...
I caught a very bad flu, worse than I have in a long time. Progress: On Sunday, 01/25/2015, I started feeling weak in the afternoon. In the evening, I started experiencing mild joint pain. The next day, I had a high fever, almost 38.4 degrees Celsiu...
Hello, I have noticed a mole that I would like to have evaluated by you, as best as possible online. It is 3.5mm in size and located in the hip area/back. I do not know how long it has been there. I have quite a few moles on my body and used to have...
Since I have a great fear of possible metastases, how can they be diagnosed precisely? Are the values of a comprehensive blood test sufficient for this purpose?
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...
Approximately a year ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma. I am in my mid-20s, so very young for this disease. It was initially a suspicion, as the optic nerve is relatively hollowed out. Over ten years ago, an HRT examination was performed, which show...
Hello, I accidentally came across 3 small asbestos panels during renovation work. I did not touch the panels, only came into contact with them with a screwdriver, causing some dust to be released. I probably inhaled a small amount of asbestos fibers...
Good morning Dr. ..., Can and should I insist on surgery to remove an enlarged lymph node? I am female, 51 years old and not genetically predisposed to LK-related issues. Last year during an ultrasound, an enlarged lymph node (right armpit) was dis...
Good day, I urgently need advice!! I am going crazy and experiencing real panic attacks. On Wednesday, 08.01.14, I visited a prostitute who was/ is available in a hotel... I always make sure that intercourse always takes place with a condom. Howev...
