Dear Sir or Madam, since my 19th birthday - around 10 years ago - I have been suffering from chronic pain in the right perineal area (male), which started shortly after I moved out of my parents' house, intensified over a few days, and are now const...
Muscle twitching I had already inquired about a slightly elevated polyphasic rate in a muscle of the right calf, detected in the EMG, and received a response. Unfortunately, there were technical difficulties with the follow-up question, so I am askin...
Dear Dr. Gehring, I suffer from generalized fasciculations. EMGs have been inconspicuous so far, now with persistent fasciculation in the right calf there are no spontaneous activities, but a slightly increased polyphasic rate in the myotome at the r...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am working as a journalist on a historical feature about the stethoscope. Could you please answer the following questions from your practice (which I would like to use as a quote)? - What significance does the stethoscope have f...
I am 30 years old and have been suffering from osteochondritis dissecans in both ankles since my youth. The right ankle is now symptom-free. The left ankle underwent surgery in 2011 (retrograde drilling), Microfracture surgery with ligamentoplasty in...
Hello, I have a strange feeling in my throat, not exactly a sore throat or feeling of a foreign object. And sometimes my voice disappears while speaking. What can I do?
Hello, as part of a cancer screening examination, a comprehensive blood test was also conducted. It was found that my lipase level is at 249, with all other values being normal. Ultrasound showed nothing, and further blood analysis also showed nothin...
Hello, I am a 29-year-old male, not overweight and regularly exercise. I have been having problems with my coccyx for almost 2 years now. The pain is always noticeable when pressure is applied to it, mainly when sitting or when pressure is applied ...
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...
Hello, during an MRI of the spine, an incidental finding was detected. "Incidentally, the sections of the kidneys captured in the scan show T2-weighted hyperintense nodular changes in the right kidney cortex, up to 10 mm in size. Cortical kidney cyst...
Hello! I hope you can help me. 1. How many centimeters of suture material does a gynecologist approximately need, or is usual, for an uncomplicated Misgav Ladach cesarean section? (please provide a very precise answer) 2. Are abdominal drapes neede...
I have injected Alprostadil into my penis twice (Caverject) for erectile problems and both times experienced quite a bit of pain during the injection. I did not feel the needle piercing, but felt the solution being injected. These were my first two a...
I am male, non-smoker, do not drink alcohol, and 37 years old. For years now, it has occasionally happened that my voice "flips", it becomes significantly higher, like during puberty. However, this has only rarely occurred and only in the following s...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am looking for a competent opinion here. I am aware that a remote diagnosis is not possible. Regarding my history: I have been experiencing continuous vision problems and a sense of unsteadiness for several weeks now. I cannot...
Dear Dr. Berg, I am back with new concerns. This time, it is about terms from an anesthesia monitor. Last time, you provided me with very valuable tips. 1. Pbaro 746 mmHg What does Pbaro mean in relation to anesthesia? Is Pbaro always determined du...
Hello, I (38/m/70kg) had a bad cold (sore throat, runny nose, fever, cough). On the third day, the cough was accompanied by shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. I have allergic asthma but it is inactive. Now my question: My cough is no long...
Hello, About the person: Male, 27 years old, asthma, strong allergies (hay fever, grasses, animal hair, etc.). Since 2007/2008, there has been bilateral swelling of the lymph nodes in the jaw angle. In 2008, investigations were carried out by ENT, ...
Hello. I have an unusual question for you. I am constantly afraid that a foreign object might unintentionally enter the ureter while I am asleep, which then could prevent the passage of urine. When the penis is erect during sleep, the opening is larg...
I suffer from a shy bladder and cannot urinate in public restrooms. I have heard that this problem can also occur at home and when alone. I asked my urologist about it, and he told me that it can happen. Now I am very afraid that I will wake up in th...
To my story: In June/July of last year, I had to take time off work due to exhaustion (burnout syndrome). During this time, I underwent medical examinations (stomach + colonoscopy, abdominal CT, thyroid nuclear scan + endocrinological examination) a...
Good day, For several weeks now, I have been experiencing recurring and sometimes visible muscle twitches in my shoulders, back, upper arms, hands, lower legs, and predominantly in my calves. After a particular incident (sitting on my knees for seve...
Due to a collapse, I fell headfirst to the ground on the 27th of June, shortly before midnight, and received a laceration below my chin. The wound is approximately 2.5 cm long. It was treated with steri strips at the hospital. My personal doctor then...
At the age of 12, my daughter (now 23 years old) was diagnosed with a large retinal detachment (8:00-2:00). The cause was attributed to an accident. From a medical perspective, it was suspected that the retinal detachment must have been caused by som...
Dear Sir or Madam, for the past 2 weeks I have been suffering from severe back pain. It all started with a painful pulling sensation in my coccyx during my morning trip to the toilet, which gradually decreased throughout the day. Now that sensation ...
Hello, my husband has been experiencing back pain with radiation in his leg for 6 weeks. The doctor has only recommended acupuncture. Unfortunately, after 10 treatments, my husband still has pain. MRI: inconspicuous. What could you recommend? Maybe g...
