11.10.2020 | answered by Christian Welsch
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...
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11.10.2020 | answered by David Meyer
Good day,
I am male and 37 years old. Due to an acute otitis media with severe pain, I sought treatment at an ENT outpatient clinic located in a hospital. Here, I was prescribed the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin in tablet and drop form for a week. After ...
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29.11.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I have to ask something again (Lupus patient, 26)... I came across the alcohol pain in lymph node cancer... I have a somewhat strange symptom and I hope you can reassure me, as the symptom presents itself a bit differently than described on th...
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14.03.2018 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
My husband should take Cipro for a severe testicular infection. As Fluoroquinolones are under criticism for their severe and sometimes irreversible side effects, we are now unsure. Should he ask/search for alternative antibiotics and potentially slow...
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14.09.2017 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Good evening,
I am male, 25 years old, healthy. I am currently abroad, so I am asking for a first opinion online.
For some time (about 4-5 months) I have been experiencing a mild discomfort in my left foot - only when I haven't walked for a few hou...
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04.08.2017 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello, I have strong pain in my right shoulder, for quite some time already. I can't raise my arm, only with the help of my other arm, but it's still painful. When I lie still, the pain is bearable, but I can't lie on my arm. I am sending the MRI rep...
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26.01.2017 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
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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04.07.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have pain in my left arm in the area of the elbow and wrist when making certain movements or applying pressure. In order to better prepare for a possible doctor's appointment, I would like to know possible diagnoses and treatmen...
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15.03.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Maybe someone here has an idea for the cause of my complaints or what I can do about them.
It's just annoying to have to deal with pain every day, against which nothing has really helped so far. I am using pain cream/balm and a back straightener to ...
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26.08.2015 | answered by Christian Theiß
Last year in October, after 6 months of monotonous work, I was diagnosed with left carpal tunnel syndrome with a 5.5 ms delay of the median nerve. The likely cause is a chronic thickening of the tendon sheath tissue. I have not been working since las...
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25.05.2015 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
25.05.15 05:20
Hello,
I am 35 years old and I am currently writing from the hospital because I am feeling lost and in need of advice.
Some time ago, I twisted my right knee during sports and the diagnosis was not pleasant for me as a sporty person - ...
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01.03.2015 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello, since today I have bruises on my ring finger, a bit on my pinky finger, and in the palm of my hand.
I can't remember any "accident/fall" that could have caused this.
The bruises are not painful.
What could this be? Could it be a paroxysmal ...
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23.02.2015 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Sir or Madam,
Since yesterday morning, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my left hip when walking briskly. The pain radiates slightly above the thigh towards the knee and stops around the knee area. The pain goes away after approximately...
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15.02.2015 | answered by David Meyer
Dear Sir or Madam,
In mid-January, I was diagnosed with a bacterial epididymitis. After taking an antibiotic, Ciprofloxacin, the issue was resolved. Several days after stopping the medication, I began experiencing severe muscle and tendon pain, and ...
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22.10.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
I had a shoulder surgery on 16.10 with the following diagnosis: slap II. A slap refixation was performed with 2 osteoraptor and 2 matakennaht. Unfortunately, I can't see from the report where exactly it was fixed. It also doesn't mention if i...
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23.09.2014 | answered by David Meyer
Hello.
I have a question regarding fibromyalgia (FMS).
About 6 years ago, my wife was diagnosed with this condition. She has severe pain in her arms, legs, hands, back, and chest, as well as muscle weakness and cramps, numbness, tingling, fatigue s...
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17.03.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
I have been experiencing pain in my left elbow for about 14 days. I regularly take Arnica globules, have already used Rivanolum wraps, and used Retterspitz wraps. My friend even brought me a zinc paste bandage. Nothing helps. At the end of February, ...
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27.02.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
I am 50 and have been experiencing mental (depression) and physical symptoms (severe headaches in the morning after sleeping, tense jaw muscles, tendon problems, etc.) for several years.
Some time ago, I discovered that the cause may be a serotonin ...
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03.10.2013 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I have been experiencing pretty severe pain in my left shoulder (for 2 1/2 months) after a harmless boxing match with a friend. After a week, I visited my doctor and he suspected that I could have a shoulder sprain there.
After some time, I ha...
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27.08.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I have to undergo an X-ray in 2 weeks as I had foot surgery. They want to X-ray one foot to see if the bones have healed. I had unprotected intercourse with my boyfriend the day before yesterday. Now my question: If I were to take a pregnancy...
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27.06.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I sustained a tear in the basket-handle meniscus in my knee. It has been 8 weeks now, as my primary care physician initially misdiagnosed it (first as a sprained medial collateral ligament). Currently, I have no problems in my daily life, jus...
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05.05.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Hello,
I am moderately desperate.
For 5 weeks now, I have been experiencing strong pain in the outer band of the calf muscle after overstretching it on a steep hill while walking.
Just as a note, I am not a sports runner.
Especially at night, it hu...
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19.03.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear ENT specialist,
Concern / Question:
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Could you please watch the attached video and tell me what you think of it (also pay attention to the sound)?
Could this be a so-called palatinus tremor? If so, how could it be treated? I ...
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26.02.2012 | answered by Mario Werner
Hello,
I am 60 years old and have been experiencing pain on the inside of my right knee for a long time. I had an MRI done (results are attached). After the MRI, I received a hyaluronic acid injection and have been taking glucosamine supplements for ...
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23.02.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
I have been experiencing severe pain in my left calf for days, only when walking! It feels like a tendon is about to tear soon.
I am 68 years old, currently in Spain until May.
My medications:
Tamsulosin continuously
Currently taking Colchicine, as A...
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