Do apples cause constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Apples may indeed cause constipation, especially if consumed peeled. Apples are rich in fibers. While fibers are known for their effectiveness in enhancing bowel movement since they form a bulk of ind... Read More
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4 years ago, I did a complete gastric bypass. Been feeling dizzy for 2 weeks, my blood pressure was 11/4, I collapsed twice & I get mouth dryness fast
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- There is a certain follow-up that needs to be done after gastric bypass. Are you doing it? Many labs can get abnormal and need to be fixed.
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I have a bloated stomach but overall I'm not fat, only a big belly with no pain nor constipation. Should I be concerned?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- You might be having some food intolerance. Seek the advice of a specialized doctor (endocrinologist, gastro entomologist...) to be sure you dont have a lactose or gluten intolerance that might be resp... Read More
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Could 2 antibio taken for H pylori (with no symptoms) cause bad taste and/ or acidity in the mouth 2 weeks after? How to treat it? Gems/teeth are ok.
Dr. Naim Daccache,
Dentistry
- Bad taste can be caused by several factors:antibioticsaciditygums infectionteeth infection, etc....A visit to your dentist may clarify the causesr
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I have throat pain (ka2ane msha7ra2) only at night and/or when i wake up but during the day nothing. What can it be its really annoying.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- When muscles of the lower esophagus do not function
properly, food and acids from the stomach leak back -- or reflux -- into the
esophagus which causes the symptoms you are complaining of ,techn... Read More
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What could be the cause of vomiting and the distribution of my stomach evey time i get laugh alot after a long fasting or eating (no matter???
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could be the result of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) whereby stomach content goes back upward into the esophagus, usually because the muscle ring (lower esophageal sphincter) that separ... Read More
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Why when i poo it is very black ( very dark black not even dark brown )?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Black tarry stools, the medical term for which is melena, usually results from bleeding from the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), be it from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, or the ... Read More
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I have tried laxatives, herbal remedies, acupuncture, linseed, figs, reflexology and I eat really healthy. How do I stop the constipation? Also, I had anorexia for a year, but I am fine now.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Anorexia is notorious for causing long-standing and hard to treat constipation and food intolerance. This is because the intestines take longer to digest the food. You need to be maintained on fiber s... Read More
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Hi doctors, I feel extreme fatigue every time i eat raw onions. I know that onions like garlic lower the blood sugar and pressure. I'm healthy and don't have any med. problems. Is it normal ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Your symptoms make me think more of food intolerance rather than the classical food allergy. It is true that intolerance to onions is not a commonly encountered type of food sensitivity, but it is sti... Read More
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