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If a newborn weighed 3.8 kg at birth, what should be his weight by the first month?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- During the 1st week of life, newborns lose up to 10% of their birth weight, and this is because when babies are born, their bodies have retained fluids from inside the womb. With the shedding of those... Read More
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Does Isoptin 240 cause erection problems?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Erectile problems are a rare side effect of Isoptin (verapamil). Consult your treating physician on the matter.
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I read about a homemade teeth whitening recipe that consists of lemon juice from half a lemon and 1/4 cup of sodium bicarbonate. When I did this it produced black substrates, is it the sodium citrate?
Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- For whiter teeth please do not try any home ingredients which if worked might not be good for your teeth's health and may lead to more complications. If you are still looking for whitening your teeth ... Read More
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My High LDL could be from the Thyroid Gland or from my liver.I'll do the thyroid test next week. What's the easiest case? Side Effects of medications?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hypothyroidism (poor thyroid gland function whereby the thyroid gland does not manufacture and secrete enough thyroid hormones) is known to induce disturbances in the blood lipids (cause elevation in ... Read More
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Do PCOS medications alone also treat accompanied depression and mood swings?Or should i go for mood stabilizers too? Wat r some helpful medcs to pcos
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The mainstay of treatment of PCOS consists of oral contraceptive pills and metformin. Any accompanying psychological disorder requires a different therapeutic intervention. You are advised to consult ... Read More
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I did the hepatitis B vaccine as a child and I'm working in a research lab now. Do I need to do it again?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Taking a booster shot of the hepatitis B vaccine would be required in healthcare workers exposed to human body fluids or products in case they are not immune to the virus. So, how can you know whether... Read More
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After 3 months of treatment for H. Pylori, Ferritin & Iron levels decreased from 16 to 9. What is the possible cause & treatment for this deficiency?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This adverse effect is probably related to the treatment itself, as triple therapy for H.pylori includes a medication known as proton pump inhibitor or PPI, which aims at reducing the amount of acid s... Read More
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What is the treatment applied for a person with a low insulin? What to do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- What was the value of your blood insulin and the normal range provided by the lab? Was this a random blood sample taken or was it after a nighttime fast? And why did you get your insulin blood level m... Read More
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It was a small amount and I didn't notice any side effects. He only passed stool right after. What could be the consequences?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Your baby is lucky since the milk is naturally alkaline, so it must have somewhat neutralized the acidity of the vinegar. I am still concerned however about possible injury to the oral mucosa and esop... Read More
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Can I give my 2-year old girl an infusion of Guava leaves to treat her diarrhea? She's had diarrhea for 5 days now but without fever.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I am not aware of the effects that guava leaves have on the human body, therefore I cannot recommend for their use especially in children.
Five days of continuous diarrhea in a child requires that yo... Read More
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