14.09.2018 | answered by Hans-Jürgen Bartels
Dear Doctor,
For the past 2 years, I have had a pretty bad blood count and none of my primary care doctors seem to want to help, which seems very suspicious to me. More and more issues are arising, but no progress is being made.
I have now reached ...
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19.07.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I (34, male) am currently in India for work. The city is Pune, in the state of Maharashtra. It is developed and urban. Currently, it is the rainy season here, so it is humid and partly muggy.
1.5 weeks ago, I had a viral illness with fever, c...
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17.03.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
I have had this condition on both feet for about 6 months. I went to a dermatologist who diagnosed it as psoriasis and treated me with Vobaderm, then 3 months later a general practitioner who thought it was eczema and referred me to a dermatol...
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09.10.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
In September, I was at the skin clinic in Stuttgart. I was apparently treated with Advantan (cortisone) for a year mistakenly. The doctor there said he thinks I have rosacea or perioral dermatitis. But having it on my forehead also points to rosacea....
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29.09.2014 | answered by David Meyer
How should a short-term hormone therapy with testosterone tablets (40 mg) look like in men? (Dosage, timing of intake, quantity and discontinuation) in order to stimulate the body's own production and get the production going? The values in the blood...
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27.08.2014 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
it's nice that someone takes the time :)
I have already had a comprehensive blood test done, I have slightly low iron levels, for which I am taking something, and a slight underactive thyroid, an ultrasound is scheduled for the beginning of S...
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21.08.2014 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have a general question about shingles. Some say that shingles only break out once. Others say that while shingles can often break out, it does not occur in the same place. Others again say that if the immune system is weakened and one is ...
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18.04.2014 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, I have had facial paralysis on the left side for 8 weeks with an unknown cause (all examinations have been inconclusive - EKG, MRI, blood tests, and reflexes). During facial exercises, when I lift the left corner of my mouth, I hear a buzzing ...
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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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28.08.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
My question is: What are the causes of an eczematized mycosis on the skin? What happens in the worst case scenario if I leave an eczematized mycosis on my buttock (i.e. on the skin) untreated? How can this be best treated, and wha...
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24.07.2013 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I take the pill Valette. In various sources, it is mentioned that the pill can increase the transferrin value.
I received my results today from a recent blood test. The following values were noticeable:
Parameter Unit Normal My value
25-OH-Vitami...
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19.07.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I received my test results today from a recent blood sample. The following values were abnormal:
Name Unit Norm My Value
25-OH-Vitamin D CIMA ng/ml 30-100 24
I...
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11.05.2013 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello!
An acute "indirect" eye problem.
About 1 hour ago, I applied a cream to a skin eczema. When closing the jar, I wiped off the residue with my finger. I was close to my eye (did not wear glasses). Although I don't really believe that anything sp...
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12.04.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
I am 61 years old and female.
I have to take 1 L-Thyrox 75 in the morning and now I want to lose weight with the following product
LLid ignition soup:
Composition: potato flakes, sweet whey powder, fat powder (soy oil, maltodextrin, milk prote...
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11.03.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello
I have often expressed my suffering from my acne. I have the inflammations largely under control.
I have noticed that I need a mild care. Nothing aggressive, but still something exfoliating to get rid of the blackheads.
It all sounds very ea...
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15.01.2013 | answered by Christian Welsch
My friend and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now.
Unfortunately, it hasn't worked so far.
We have tried a lot - eating oysters, protein powder, zinc tablets...
nothing has helped.
Now I wanted to ask if there is any medical treatment t...
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16.10.2012 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Hello,
For about 2 weeks, I have had an itchy rash in the groin area, which extends from the anus to the inside of the thigh, where it is particularly strong. There are partly red pustules, otherwise the affected areas are red. Attempts to treat it ...
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18.08.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello,
it's me again, your hobby hypochondriac.
Today's topic, tetanus ;)
I'm not sure if I'm in the right place with you, as I don't know how you feel about the topic.
I was immunized as a child, then boosted at 10 years old and again at 21, I got...
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15.08.2012 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello!
I am trying to describe my problem in detail and accurately. Unfortunately, my dermatologist appointment is in 2 months.
Information: 25 years old, increasingly more problems for 1 1/2 years. Hormones tested in the summer of 2011, Testostero...
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29.12.2011 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Doctor,
I hope I have reached the right dermatologist, as unfortunately I couldn't find a proctologist or gastroenterologist in the selection menu.
Brief overview:
Symptoms: mild itching (which has now subsided) and severe redness around the a...
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03.03.2010 | answered by Olaf Stephan
Hello,
I would like some advice for further clarification and symptom management.
Existing lab values in chronological order:
MCV Fl 96 (Ref. 80-96), Leukos 4.4 (Ref. 4.8-10.8)
Whole blood: Na 1878 (Ref. 1900-2000 mg/L), Magn 33.1 (Ref. 34-36 mg/L), ...
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04.12.2009 | answered by Olaf Stephan
Hello, how can I effectively strengthen the immune system? Are Vitamin C with Zinc capsules helpful, or Echinacea?
Best regards
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