17.01.2020 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello,
I was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (right leg) in August 2019. I was prescribed blood thinning tablets (Eliquis) and thrombosis stockings. I was supposed to take the tablets and wear the stockings for 6 months, so the therapy ends at...
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08.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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31.10.2018 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I have been getting a blood test done every year for at least 10 years (now 47) (original reason: thyroid after surgery). The values are always roughly the same (weight during this time between 85 and 97 kg at 173 cm):
- HbA1c between 5.2-5.6. (no tr...
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24.08.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
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...
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29.05.2018 | answered by Felix Aaslepp
Hello dear doctors,
I am male, 24 years old and weigh 60kg. I do not have hypothyroidism, as I found out during my last visit to the doctor (blood test). Now my question is how can I gain weight in a healthy/unhealthy way? I eat enough (2000-2500 ca...
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16.10.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I am 34 years old and male.
About a year ago, fasciculations began to be noticeable or visible throughout my body, especially in the calves and feet at short intervals of seconds/minutes while at rest. Recently, I have also been experiencing t...
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21.09.2017 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello,
I (38 years old) have the following problem: For about a year now, I have noticed irregularities in my heart (while feeling my pulse). Therefore, I went to a cardiologist who did a long-term ECG. The results were as follows:
"Average heart ra...
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26.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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25.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good evening,
my question is directed to a gynecologist.
Lately, I have sometimes felt a kind of "foreign body" in my vagina (especially when sitting and walking), and today, while exerting strong pressure, I discovered something (a kind of "growth...
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07.02.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I inquired about fasciculations on my body and calves back in November 2016.
Since then, I have been taking high doses of magnesium, B12, and calcium. So far, without improvement. The fasciculations occur continuously on the calves and spora...
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09.11.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am currently participating in an abstinence program for preparation for the MPU (medical-psychological examination) (however, I still have my driver's license!!). Today I have to undergo the 6th urine test (EtG). I consider myself ...
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05.10.2016 | answered by Ralf Berg
Nearly a week ago, I had an MRI during which I had to breathe in and out rapidly for several minutes. Right after the examination, I experienced a kind of cramping in my esophagus.
The next day, I felt like I suddenly could feel every bite I took go...
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08.08.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I know that muscles grow through microtraumas. These microtraumas are also responsible for muscle soreness. My question now is whether muscles can grow without muscle soreness. If so, maybe it is because the number of microtraumas is so low that we d...
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23.07.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I suffer from one-sided, throbbing headaches several times a year on the right side. Sometimes it goes up to the temple and there is pressure behind my right eye. Occasionally, I also feel a bit dizzy. I am very tense and have great fears that it mig...
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16.06.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I had a flu-like infection in January. Lasted for a week. In April, I had another one where I stayed at home for a week. I thought it was better than dragging it out. Not even 5 weeks later, another infection. Again with runny nose, weakness, rapid h...
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04.03.2016 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello,
What does it mean when, for example, you suddenly get a "hot" head at work or during a conversation, etc.? Or when an ear (in this case the left one) suddenly feels hot? What could be the causes of this? And what can be done about it?
Thank y...
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18.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello. For 10 years, I have had a problem with regulating my circulation after changing positions. When I stand up after sitting for a while, I feel a pulse-synchronous pressure in my head which then subsides after 30 seconds. My BMI is 42, weight is...
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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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21.12.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have already written my medical history with findings at this link:
http://frag-einen.com/arzt/innere_medizin/extrasystolen---erklaerung-befund---etwas-ngstlich-nun-501863.html
I have the following question regarding extrasyst...
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19.09.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I have been training with an ABS_A_Round waist belt for 10-12 weeks. I attached it to my chest and now my chest is tightening and getting thicker. It hurts, there may be internal injuries. What can I do? It's the weekend, who can I turn to for help?...
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07.08.2015 | answered by Christian Theiß
Hello,
since my youth, I have had a rounded back that is visible. Up until 3 weeks ago, I had no problems with it, but for the past 3 weeks, I have been suffering from breathing difficulties. It can be observed that my shoulders are very tense, ofte...
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14.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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...
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08.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have several health problems and I'm not sure what it could be or where to go for help.
Symptoms:
- Pain in lower back and knees, primarily on the left side.
- Chest pain, on the ribs
- Tingling and slight pain in the left abdomen.
- Tingl...
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14.01.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Dr. Hoelling,
As I have already mentioned in another question, I experienced heart palpitations twice, and I would like to show you my blood test results. According to my doctor, my values are completely normal, except for my blood being slight...
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05.01.2015 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
Hello, I have severe back pain on the right side and hip pain (bone)...sometimes I have some strange pains in the upper abdomen and wanted to know if that can radiate from the pain in the back and hip area. My blood values have always been normal so ...
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