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I plan to travel to nepal in September. I know that I need hep a and rabies vaccines but I think these are given on multiple doses. So do I have enough time to be fully vaccinated until September?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention (CDC), the recommendations are that travelers to Nepal need to receive the following vaccines as per the indicated dosing schedules specified... Read More
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Hello ,what Is varicocele embolization?is it better compare than surgery?is it available in lebanon ?if yes can u plz refer me to a doctor?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- Varicocele embolization has the benefit of being done under local anesthesia.It is a less invasive than surgery and has no risk of post operative hydrocele formation (fluid around the testis).In the o... Read More
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Hello Drs. , I just want to ask , what does it mean bacteria ++ in urine analysis?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A result of bacteria++ on a urine analysis indicated a potential urinary infection, but this result is inconclusive as it could also be a contamination if you have not decontaminated the area pro... Read More
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How can we get iron fron food to prevent talasemia?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Thalassemia is a hereditary disease whereby the protein in the red blood cells, the hemoglobin, is defective, which renders it less able to carry enough oxygen to the tissues in the body. Thalassemia ... Read More
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Is the sun harmful for the skin?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Excessive and repeated prolonged exposure to the sun causes several types of skin damages, starting from minor burn, all the way to skin cancer. Of course, the sun is a major source of Vitamin D, and ... Read More
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I am 32 weeks pregnant and I am loosing weight cz I'm vomiting a lot my gynecologist told me that its not a problem but I am worried I lost till now 5 kilos is it normal ?
Dr. Georges El Kehdy,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No it is not normal. You should be evaluated for this weight loss. This could mean admission to hospital to replace fluids and electrolytes if too much vomiting
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Is it okay to use the solution of coloured lenses for normal ones?
Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- yes you can
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I have like pimples on my back, during summer they disappear, in winter they like multiply!! what is that?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If these pimples appear only during the summer and disappear on their own when the weather gets colder, then these are most likely a heat rash that appears due to perspiration. Try wearing loose cloth... Read More
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I m bleeding after intercourse ( After two days of my period is done ) .... and i have pain when doing intercourse .... what does it mean
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Postcoital bleeding, or bleeding after sexual intercourse, is defined as spotting or bleeding that occurs after intercourse and is not related to menstruation. There is a number of possible cause... Read More
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I switched my baby (11 months) formula from Nursie 2 to Nursie 3 but his poo consistency is more watery. Is it because of milk formula or just because he's teething? Thanks in advance.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Dental eruption (teething) in and by itself does not produce actual illness; the diarrhea may be due to a transient viral infection which could be associated with a slightly weakened immune system due... Read More
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