05.04.2022 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good day.
For the second time in a short period, I have balanitis. Here is a chronology of the events in bullet points:
- 3 weeks ago: balanitis, followed by self-treatment with Betadine ointment (according to the guidelines of Ärztenetz Schweiz, t...
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10.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Okay, thanks again. I hope this will be my last expense. Your response was very helpful and that's pretty much what I would have done too.
However, it is still fluctuating - this morning there was more redness on my arms, then it calmed down again....
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03.01.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have a question regarding melatonin and its influence on blood pressure. I am currently suffering from sleep disturbances. That's why I took a herbal remedy last night (Green Doc Quick Sleep Capsules), which contains lemon balm and melatoni...
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21.12.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
for several months now, I have been experiencing dizziness attacks every day. After visiting the doctor multiple times, he mentioned that it could be caused by stress.
At my request, an MRI was done on my head and also on my cervical spine. ...
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19.02.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have been taking Paroxetine for 6 months. Lately, I have to admit that I have been drinking alcohol quite regularly. Sometimes even a bit too much!
My question is: Could it be that the medication is not working as a result of this? There ar...
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30.12.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello!
I have a problem that no one has been able to solve so far. I eat something, and after about 15-30 minutes, I experience a total energy crash and my physical performance dramatically decreases. What's even worse is that I then get depressed. ...
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06.11.2018 | answered by Achim Reither
On August 30th, I got detergent in my eyes. I was then in continuous treatment with my eye doctor. He diagnosed me with a severe Sicca syndrome (dry eye). The therapy includes switching eye drops every 2 to 3 hours (HYLO Gel and Eibe HYLO Gel ointmen...
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02.01.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello... unfortunately, I am in a total panic again! Last night I sweated all over my body, and I would say quite a lot. My sheets and blanket are not drenched, but they are damp... I don't understand what is wrong with my body! I reduced the cortiso...
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27.12.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello Mrs. Gehring, unfortunately I have to contact you again regarding my lupus. The fear may have decreased minimally, but it still persists. I want to write down my symptoms again, some have appeared, some have disappeared. First of all, I would l...
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29.07.2017 | answered by Ralf Berg
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...
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11.04.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Can a tower skull form in adulthood or adolescence? I think my head resembles a tower skull, however, no abnormalities were detected as a child.
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22.02.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello!
I fell on Sunday and had to get stitches on my chin (small scar, about 1.5cm). The stitches were done with self-dissolving thread and fixed with adhesive strips.
The doctor at the hospital told me to be careful for 2 days because although the...
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08.01.2017 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Fever. I've been lying in bed since yesterday with a bad cold. I'm just sleeping. Sweating a lot.
Took a Paracetamol at 10:30. However, I heard that you can alternate between Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. How many hours should be between Paracetamol and...
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28.09.2016 | answered by David Meyer
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...
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02.02.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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21.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear expert,
I was admitted to a clinic about three weeks ago due to anxiety and panic attacks, and was prescribed Amioxid neuraxpharm (30mg in the morning, 60mg in the evening). This (rather unusual) medication was chosen because I had previously h...
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05.01.2016 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Sir or Madam,
My story of suffering began a year ago (January 2015) when I developed a nail bed infection on the big toe of my right foot a few weeks after a severe intestinal infection. Several dermatologists examined the infection and attribu...
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15.09.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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05.08.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
For several months, I have been complaining of persistent severe fatigue. In addition, I also experience constant dizziness, hot flashes, and headaches. I am completely lacking in motivation, hardly feel any joy, and generally can...
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03.08.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have already helped me very well once and I hope that you can also assist me with my following question. I am requesting support in interpreting test results that are 11 months apart, in the context of the ACUTE onset of confu...
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29.04.2015 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Sir or Madam,
I generally get scared quickly, which is why my question may seem silly. About two hours ago, I received an electric shock from my water tap. After that, I touched the tap three more times and nothing happened. I only read over the...
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30.01.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I have a small (one centimeter long) skin tear in the crease of my buttocks. Not near the anus, but closer to the coccyx. The tear looks like a red line, it doesn't hurt, itch, or ooze. I felt it by chance while showering and then had my friend take ...
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23.11.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear specialists, dear doctors,
Today I have been suffering from palpitations all day again. It is a strange feeling in the lower neck area and chest area, with no pain or anything similar. I just feel like my body is vibrating, causing me to be very...
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22.08.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Dr. Berg,
First of all, thank you very much for your prompt and detailed response.
I forgot to mention that an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs (liver, portal vein and hepatic veins, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, abdominal vessel...
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09.07.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear expert team,
For almost two weeks now, I have been experiencing persistent twitching in my head as soon as I try to fall asleep. Sometimes it also twitches in my arm or leg, or goes through my whole body. Mainly in the head though, and sometime...
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