About 6 weeks ago, I helped a friend with moving and assembling furniture. During this process, I injured the top of the base joint of my right index finger. I couldn't exactly say how it happened, but I think I hit it against a side wall while assem...
Hello Mr. Welsch, You provided a second opinion on my previous question and are an ENT expert. It was about fluoroquinolones, specifically Ciprofloxacin. A report from your practice with 20 years without incident is reassuring. I am neither against v...
Good day. A little about me: I am male and 27 years old. In 2017, I noticed a fine black line on the fingernail of my right index finger, running from the tip of the nail down. It was not even 2mm long and very narrow, less than 0.2mm, taking up less...
Dear doctor, I am in need of advice from a medical professional, preferably an allergist. For many years, I have been suffering from nonspecific but diverse symptoms that I have never been able to connect. My symptom diary spans almost 200 pages wit...
Dear Sir or Madam, Due to a lack of time at work, I held back my bowel movement on Thursday afternoon, which resulted in me suffering from constipation on Thursday night and having to strain extremely hard during my trip to the toilet for several mi...
Hello! About 3 years ago, I discovered a black, very fine stripe on my fingernail. It didn't even cover a third of my index finger and was not even 0.5mm wide, more like 0.2mm. It was there for about 2 years and disappeared as soon as it was cut off...
I (male, 39 years old) have been suffering from bladder pain for 4 days now, with the situation having improved since yesterday but not completely gone. The pain is moderate and bearable, mainly manifesting as a burning sensation at the end of urinat...
Hello, I have been suffering from constant nausea for about 7 months now. The question is not IF I feel nauseous, but how SEVERE it is. I am male and 33 years old. It all started at a barbecue. I suddenly felt extremely nauseous, was on the verge o...
Dear team, Here are the details: Since 2007, I have been dealing with issues in my abdomen. Pain, pressure, burning, etc. Blood tests, ultrasounds, and MRIs have been done, but nothing was found. These episodes have continued. MRIs were done in 201...
I took a Fenistil last night (had a slight histamine attack). For the past hour, I have been experiencing tingling on my tongue. I have massive problems with the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae (Atlas pain). I just came from sports and am celebrating ...
I suffer from endometriosis and therefore have to take 600 mg of Ibuprofen 2 to 3 times a day for 4 days during menstruation. I also suffer from Hashimoto's and have gluten/lactose/histamine and fructose intolerance. Due to hormone-related sleep diso...
Difficulty swallowing help! Since this morning I have had difficulty swallowing. On Tuesday I received a fascia treatment/cupping treatment. I have problems with the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae, which is why I am in sports physiotherapy. Then on...
Hello dear team, I have a question that really interests me, but I'm not sure if I'm in the right place to ask. It's about a respiratory infection, possibly caused by Coxsackie viruses type A or B?? Or maybe a different virus instead? The respirat...
Dear medical team, I am reaching out to you with a rather unusual question. I am a 30-year-old male, non-smoker, 184 cm tall, and weigh 98 kg. Since my 18th birthday, I have been suffering from recurring heart rhythm disorders (by the way, just like...
Dear doctor, I am working on an article and would need your assessment on the following recently available genetic test: https://getcolor.com/ - it analyzes 19 genes related to breast or ovarian cancers. From what I know so far: the test is relative...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have a chronic fear of developing myocarditis and dying, and I have a few questions in hopes of finding some relief. I am currently suffering from a cold with the following symptoms (I assume it is not the flu as I did not have...
Dear Doctor, I have been on sick leave for about 4 weeks. First, I had the flu for two weeks, with a high fever of 40 degrees for 10 days, without coughing and sneezing, only body aches and headaches. My lungs were checked with no abnormalities (the...
Seven years ago I came back to Germany from Austria (Vienna). My father was seriously ill, he had bladder cancer. So I moved close to my parents in a condominium purchased for me by my brother - a gift from him (he is quoted as being a "multiple mill...
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...
Dear medical team, I am at my wit's end, as are a whole army of doctors. For several years, I have been experiencing an increasingly frequent problem. My stomach seems to bloat out of nowhere, without any apparent cause. The term "bloating" is actual...
Dear Doctor, here is a brief overview of my situation starting on 1.2.14: Saturday: Wrist injury during football Sunday: X-ray at the hospital - no clear diagnosis - temporary cast/splint Monday: Call from the hospital - wrist is broken - full cast ...
Hello, a homeopathically "influenced" doctor recommended treating a festering wound with soap. It worked for my toe (stepped on glass) but the wound was not really open anymore. I injured my shin a few days ago and now the wound is festering - it wa...
Can my brain or intelligence be harmed if I get hit in the head with a ball while playing sports?
Hello! I am currently experiencing a moderate panic attack - let me try to explain why: After I went to the office early on Friday, a demolition crew started tearing down the old bathrooms of the vacant apartments in our building. An unannounced rus...
Can flash photography harm my eyes?
