Dr. Bernard Hojaili
Rheumatology
Can scoliosis severe pain lead to loss of consciousness? And how to relieve it?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- the scoliosis itself should not cause loss of consciousness. Any severe pain can cause fainting, vasovagal reaction and drop in the blood pressure and collapse of the individual. Usually when the pati... Read More
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I have pain in both my heels. Can't run anymore I tried Voltaren for 3 weeks Helped just a tiny bit. Want to avoid cortisone shots. stretching calves everyday. What next? Thank you.
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- You are not improving because the cause of your pain was not identified nor treated. Inflammation or pain in the heels without a specific reason such as heavy/strenuous exercise should be investigated... Read More
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Does food affect arthritis?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- Food does not directly affect the joints. Diet very rich in proteins, can be associated with increased inflammation and pain in the joints. Artificial sweeteners can sometimes cause more joint pain.
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What is arthritis and how is it diagnosed? Also, what is the treatment for arthristis?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- There are multiple types but the major categories are two. The arthritis from inflammation (rheumatism) and the arthritis from aging and or trauma of the joint.
1- arthritis from inflammation (rheumat... Read More
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What causes arthritis?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- It depends on the type of arthritis. There are multiple types but the major categories are two. The arthritis from inflammation (rheumatism) and the arthritis from aging and or trauma of the joint.
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What are the causes and risk factors of neck pain?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- Causes and risk factors: 1- prolonged hours at the office or reading/studying/computer work etc...
2- Trauma: Car accident especially whiplash ( a car hitting your car from behind) injury, Falls or ot... Read More
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Every time I kneel, my knees crack. What could be the cause?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- The joints internal surface should be smooth and no cracking should happen. When the internal surface becomes rough; which can be the result of overuse or inflammation (rheumatism) of the joint; any m... Read More
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why do i have sudden fever attacks, without any other symptoms ?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- If this has been going on for a long time, you need to have blood test to make sure it is not rheumatism nor blood diseases
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How can I be productive with 3 hours of sleep at night?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- You cannot. Very soon, with the sleep deprivation, you might develop headaches, fatigue, and possibly fibromyalgia
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Do man PMS like woman, "mood swings", is it caused also by a hormonal change ?
Dr. Bernard Hojaili,
Rheumatology
- PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome. Unless your man menstruates he should not have this PMS. Men do drop their male hormone levels gradually with time but the changes are so insidious and you do not... Read More
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About Dr. Bernard Hojaili
Graduated as an MD from Lebanese University
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
