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The gastric biopsy was done for pathological test only the CLOtest was not performed is it still the accurate result??
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A stomach biopsy that is positive for helicobater pylori obviates the need for any additional test to confirm the presence of the bacteria, whether the CLO test or any other tests. This is a definitiv... Read More
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I have hormone problem: testosterone and prolactine are high im taking medicines diane 35 , dostinex... but acnes on my face are increasing and ratine a is not found in the pharmacies what can I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Oral Retin A cannot be self-administered; you will need to be evaluated by a dermatologist especially that this medication has serious side effects that you need to be aware of.
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I am having a severe heartache. No blood pressure or fever. I can barely breathe and sleep.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Chest pain in association with shortness of breath in a young and otherwise healthy female necessitates evaluation by a physician. Typically, we think of thyroid gland problems, namely hyperthyroidism... Read More
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I mean the elevated lymphocyte count could it be a sign of HIV?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, lymphocyte count is not an adequate indicator to reliably determine whether or not there is HIV infection, because this number encompasses more than one subset of lymphocytes (kind of white blood ... Read More
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Are rapid tests for hiv hepatitis b and c done in pharmacies or nonprofit organization accurate after 6 weeks of exposure?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- Most prubably yes. But regardless where you did your tests the hiv should be repeated after 6months from the exposure. Meanwhile practice safe sex using condoms, do not share needles and do donate b... Read More
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I made gastric endoscopy they took sample and examined pathologically +ve h.pylori but i made stool test -ve h.pylori i took no antibiotic.comment?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is odd because the stomach biopsy test for helicobater pylori is more accurate than the stool antigen test. So if indeed the biopsy result is positive, then you should be on treatment. You will n... Read More
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I have inflammation of the nerve hand.what can I do?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- If you mean tendinitis then the treatment is rest of the joint and pain killer such as NSAIDs.
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We have family history in heart diseases.I'm 28,and sometimes feel burning sensation in the heart area,especially when I exhale.Is there need to worry
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- A significant family history of cardiac disease should is below 50. You are too young to have cardiac disease however it depends if you have other risk factors such as obesity high cholesterol high bl... Read More
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Dry cough, no fever or mucus. Taking Fluibron and Oradus Beta for a week now but no improvements. What could be the cause?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- Dry cough has 3 main causes:
1-post nasal drip: which is when the nasal mucus drip posteriorly on your pharynx and irritates your vocal cords causing cough.
2-GastroEsophageal Reflux disease also kno... Read More
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Paraformaldehyd-anticor primair et secondair synthétik fluorescen-coloran ADN DAPI.1 x g senti un goût bizarre ds ma bouche,peut etre j'en ai eu dedan
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Ces produits, si aspirés par accident, peuvent produire de l'irritation ou une blessure acidique ou caustique, avec de l'inflammation et douleurs. Ça ne vaut pas la peine de penser au cancer- il faudr... Read More
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