I noticed a small lump next to my knee about 2 weeks ago, which was painful to touch. Just before that, I was jogging as usual. The pain lasted for about a week. My primary care doctor referred me to a phlebologist, who was also unsure and sent me fo...
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...
Hello. For as long as I can remember, I have had a small umbilical hernia, which is about 0.5 x 0.7 cm in size. It can only be seen when looking into the belly button. During my appendix surgery and afterwards, doctors have seen it and asked me abo...
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...
Dear doctors, My question to you is a theoretical one, as I couldn't find the answer on the internet. Regarding the question: Does ejaculate volume or sperm concentration significantly contribute to the survival time of sperm in the uterus, or are p...
Good evening, Last Friday (a week ago) I had a lymph node removed from under my left armpit. It was a painless swelling that my general practitioner recommended be removed as a precaution. The histological examination has been done; everything is be...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am reaching out to you because I am feeling desperate as I am unable to find a solution to my health issues. The problem is as follows: Until April 2014, I was perfectly healthy, active, in good condition, and had no health pr...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, Through your website, I have received many helpful answers in the past few weeks, thank you very much for that! About me: 29 years old, female. First thrombosis (lower leg) in 2003 at the age of 16, which led to the diagnosis of a ...
Clavicle fracture in 2-year-old My 2-year-old son (living in rural Thailand) suffered a clavicle fracture 9 days ago (unfortunate fall on a wooden edge). At that time, my son was in the care of my Thai mother-in-law. Just 2 days ago, my Thai wife (m...
Hello Mrs. Schaaf, Exactly 7 days ago, I was diagnosed with a DVT in my right leg after experiencing problems (tightness and pressure) in my right calf while jogging. According to the angiologist, it is technically a 3-tier thrombosis, as the poplit...
For 2 weeks now I have been in the Philippines (flight in business class, almost always with legs raised or fully stretched out, drinking a lot, but no heparin injections or travel stockings). 2 days after my arrival, I slightly bruised my tailbone ...
If I want to cancel shortly before the start of a package tour, which was paid for with a credit card (includes travel cancellation insurance), for health reasons, would a doctor's certificate for a feverish flu be sufficient?...
Hello! Aneurysm was recently diagnosed in my 88-year-old mother's neck. We are planning a 2-hour flight: Is there a risk that the vessel could burst due to the pressure during the flight? Best regards!...
Dear Sir or Madam, I often have the problem that suddenly, for a few seconds, I hear less on one or both ears and it makes a monotonous noise. It feels like being muffled, never completely gone. This sensation usually disappears after about 1-2 minu...
Hello, I have the following problem: my mother lives abroad and is quite desperate because the doctors there cannot help her, so I am trying this way. Age 73 Female Diabetes Overweight and she has already had her knee joints filled with gel several ...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am in my early 20s and have the following problem. I recently noticed by chance while having a bowel movement that there was a very thick yellow/light brown mucus? strip present on about half of the stool. It was almost like it ...
08/13/2014: During a long-haul flight, I suddenly experienced extremely severe stomach pain and nausea. Upon arrival, I took an over-the-counter medication for heartburn, but the pain remained unbearable. During the night, I noticed black stools. In ...
Hello, I would like to know if my vaccination protection is still effective. In 2001, I received a primary immunization for Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio (Tetanobulin, Tetravx, and Tetanol). In April 2014, I had an accident in Spain and ...
Good day, there is a plan to fly to India with children between the ages of 4 and 6. A doctor has informed me of the following regarding health concerns. Do you share this opinion? What else should be considered? "Unlike traveling to European countr...
Hello, I have been experiencing back pain on the right side at the level of the arm or slightly below it. It is the muscle end on the back approximately 10 cm to the right of the spine. I have been having these pains for about 4 months, around 2-3 t...
Hello, today I was discharged from the hospital after having undergone surgery for my appendix 1 1/2 weeks ago, which resulted in the formation of an abscess with free fluid in the lower abdomen. This was seen on the MRI abdomen. I wasn't told anyth...
Hello! Two days ago I had petting with my boyfriend. We didn't have intercourse because I'm currently not taking the pill due to intolerance. However, he rubbed his penis against my vagina and definitely touched the entrance with the tip, pressing ag...
Hello dear medical team, My boyfriend and I always use condoms for contraception. Last Friday evening, we may have had a condom mishap, but we are not sure if emergency contraception is actually necessary. (I can only write today as we were on vacat...
Hello! I will try to keep my medical history brief, although with a total of 70 operations, it is not easy! Ten years ago, I was hit by a car, underwent 4 surgeries on my ankle, and acquired a MRSA infection during the 4th surgery. I spent approximat...
Hello - unfortunately, I have a small fetish with my belly button. I like to feel pressure there and unfortunately I overdid it recently. A lady pressed heavily with her heel and I think something happened. Since then, I have had pain when straighten...
