Dear Dr. Gehring, I have another question regarding the "slightly elevated polyphases" in the fasciculating muscle. Are these an indication of reinnervation processes, and if so, where do they come from? Furthermore, I read in a Thieme-Verlag textboo...
Can you get TSS from pads (Always Ultra Night)? I am working at a construction site in the office next to my studies and often spend 12 hours there. I share a communal restroom (no sink)! Sometimes I can only change my pad after 14 hours. Luckily, th...
Good morning, Yesterday I received the results of a blood test, in which the following values were significantly elevated: GOT 165 GPT 89 LDH 317 This surprised me greatly, as I do not consume alcohol or drugs. However, my general practitioner did...
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 male, 60 years old. Due to a very large prostate, a biopsy was performed. The result was: No active tumors, but High Grade PINs were found in 5 out of 12 samples. The treating doctor said that currently there is no reason to take any ...
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, a question for Ms. Höllering! I am male and 23 years old, you might still remember me, I was the Lupus patient with ALS anxiety and I have asked questions on JustAnswer before. Currently, I don't have any problems and I am studying, currently ...
Hello, yesterday I forgot to take the 1st pill (micro pill Leona Hexal) from the new blister pack for contraception. I took it tonight, but it was about 22 hours late. I also took the normal pill for today. However, I had unprotected intercourse yest...
Dear Dr. med., A brief overview of the history: my husband had a left-sided undescended testicle "corrected" with medication at around 1.5 years of age (the testicle was partially not in the scrotum until primary school age, pendulum testicle? and i...
Dear Sir or Madam, I have been suffering from recurring abdominal pain attacks since roughly 2007. Numerous tests such as MRI, MRCP, CT (once in 2015), blood tests, stool examinations, etc. have been conducted consistently. In 2015, I was first seen...
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...
Hello, I have a question. Due to the loss of someone in my circle a few years ago, I unfortunately have extreme fear of thrombosis and resulting pulmonary embolism. Yesterday evening, I studied on my bed for about 3 hours. Unfortunately, I later re...
Thank you for your prompt response. Two follow-up questions: 1) Should I switch to a different medication, such as Heparin, during this time? Or is it okay to not take any blood thinners for 5 days? 2) My doctor here has suggested termination, do y...
Hello, I am a patient with anxiety and also afraid of medication side effects. Last week, I was prescribed Opipramol and took the following doses: Wednesday: 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg in the evening Thursday: 25 mg in the morning, 25 mg at noon,...
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...
Hello, just before completing the marathon training, I was diagnosed with a thrombosis in my left calf. (Saturday). This was diagnosed yesterday (Tuesday) by the vein specialist, treated with blood thinners and compression stockings (during the day)...
Dear Sir or Madam, Last week while driving, I experienced something like a panic attack. I still cannot assess what it was exactly. I smoked a cigarette and afterwards I was completely tense, constantly moving and short of breath. My heart started po...
2. Question about ALS anxiety. My blood values are all okay, about 60 values were examined. I have already been to 2 neurologists who have conducted all examinations. I am not taking any medication. An MRI of the skull has also been done. My proble...
Hello, I am faced with the question of whether I should have arthroscopy of the knee joint done. I am 69 years old, and I have had meniscus problems in both knees since I was a student and sports student, I was in hospitals, in casts, had to rest... ...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am 22 years old and male. A few days ago, I noticed a small reddish wound on my right foot (see photo), which appeared without any apparent cause. Uncomfortable shoes as a cause are ruled out, as the area is not touched by my s...
From the person I bumped into, I only saw that they were not unconscious, just bent down a bit (probably out of shock) and holding their hands to their head. Since I didn't see the person afterwards (I was in a club), I don't know if they felt sick w...
Hello, I have a question. I bumped heads with someone else. They were not unconscious afterwards. Is it a skull brain trauma or a skull contusion? The person held their head after the impact, so they were already in pain. I also read about long-term ...
Good evening, Yesterday, I read about two American studies on high-dose vitamin E rather accidentally. The VITAL study found that taking 400 mg of vitamin E capsules daily for over ten years increased the risk of lung cancer by 28%. Smokers were the...
Can my brain or intelligence be harmed if I get hit in the head with a ball while playing sports?
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...
