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Demand for Lupus

Regarding your last question, according to your profile here one of your focuses is sexual medicine, does this question not go in that direction? Then I would like to ask again briefly, what do you think is likely in this case? But of course, we may ...

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Explanation of Findings

Could you please explain to me the meaning of this finding? The examination revealed a reduction of the intervertebral disc between L4 and L5, which is associated with a right median and paramedian protrusion of the posterior disc profile that exten...

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At risk for tetanus?

Hello, I injured myself on a glass pane on Sunday, 26.04.17. I was treated at the hospital (about 30 minutes later): wounds were washed, disinfected, and stitched. There was a wound on the elbow with 5 stitches and another with 2 stitches. A stitch ...

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Achilles tendon rupture

Dear Dr. On December 29th, I underwent a percutaneous Achilles tendon suture according to Pässler. The clinical and sonographic diagnostics showed a 6cm defect of the Achilles tendon, 6 cm proximal to the calcaneal insertion. The surgery and posto...

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Fear of thrombosis in the arm

Hello, I am really scared of getting a thrombosis in my arm. Sometimes I wake up at night and my arm feels numb and tingly. I have the feeling that it's coming from my neck or that I was lying on it, but when I move my shoulders and head, it goes aw...

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When should complaints fade away?

Dear Mrs. Schaaf, I was diagnosed with a 3-level DVT on the 21st of December: Re. V. il.ext. >> flow modulated by respiration and heart Re. V. fem. com. >> completely compressible Re. V. prof. fem. >> open Re. V. fem. sup.prox. >> completely compres...

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Fear myocarditis

Dear Sir or Madam, I have noticed that I have a gap between my teeth and gums and read that it can lead to bacterial pockets which can trigger a heart muscle inflammation. I already have a dental appointment, but I am in total panic that I have or w...

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Indwelling urinary catheter

My husband, aged 84, is going to have a permanent bladder catheter placed in his abdominal cavity. He has had a biological heart valve since 2005. Are there any special precautions that need to be taken to prevent infective endocarditis? And can a pe...

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Complaints without findings

Profile: Female: 20 years old Hello, for about 2 years I have had EXTREME stomach problems. In addition, there is also an inexplicable inner restlessness on my part. A stomach endoscopy was performed where nothing special could be found. About 2 mo...

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Tachycardia

Good day dear Sir or Madam, I have a few questions regarding tachycardia. I am 56 years old, 180 cm tall and weigh around 120 kg. I am a smoker, unfortunately do not pay much attention to my diet, and do not move a lot. I have been suffering from ...

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Suprapubic bladder catheter

Hello, I have a suprapubic bladder catheter and have taken a lot of antibiotics and other medications in the last months and years. Although my CRP level was 2.1 mg/l (normal range) during the last catheter change, the urologist prescribed me another...

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Abort - diagnosis

Dear Sir or Madam, I recently turned 37 and have had three miscarriages with curettage in the 8th/9th week in the last 1.5 years. Since the investigation by my gynecologist is unfortunately somewhat chaotic, I am seeking a second opinion in this way....

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I'm desperate, I urgently need help!!

Hello, my name is Florian, I am 27 years old and have been suffering from an unexplained illness for several years! Symptoms include: • It started with severe eye burning and impaired vision Over the course of weeks and months, headache, fatigue, wea...

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Playing the oboe with glaucoma?

Dear Sir or Madam, I have been diagnosed with advanced glaucoma at the age of 34, and I am a smoker. I am an oboist and have read that playing a high-pressure instrument like the oboe can worsen glaucoma. My intraocular pressure is 12-14 mmHg durin...

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Cholesterol

Hello and thank you in advance for your help! Enclosed you will find blood test results that were given to my husband by his general practitioner after his 2-year check-up. I, the wife, am a medical assistant and two years ago during his very first ...

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sweating attacks

I am male, 30 years old, 186cm tall, 86kg heavy. I have been doing sports on average 2 times a week for ten years, so I would consider myself moderately fit. My problem: I often have sweat attacks/breakouts or sweat excessively. The sweat usually fe...

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Erythema exudativum multiforme major

Hello, I have the following questions regarding the condition Erythema Exsudativum Multiforme Major: - After a six-month prophylactic Aciclovir therapy (2*400 mg/d) and a recurrence of herpes outbreak, is there a possibility of another flare-up? Are...

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