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My son is 3 mnth 20 days he keeps itching his face lately with pain . also he keeps his hand in his mouth all the time . can be this a teething?? if not whats that
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Teething uncommonly occurs at this age. Infants around the age of 3 months frequently put their hands in their mouths as a way to get to know their bodies: they use their mouth for eating and for expl... Read More
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Douleur severe à la gorge surtout en avalant!dr dit angine.j'utilise produits carcinogènes par pipette à bouche au travail.peut être cancer de gorge?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- En général, le cancer ne produit pas de douleurs. Cette douleur que vous ressentez au niveau de la gorge est plutôt à cause d'une infection virale, quelque chose de très commun pendant cette période d... Read More
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What mesures can i take at home to isolate and prevent any contagion off tje varicella virus from my big son to my little new born baby.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Chickenpox (varicella) transmission mainly occurs from person to person by airborne respiratory droplets (coughing or sneezing facing other people). Transmission is also possible by direct contact wit... Read More
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Neutrophiles 42.2 the normal count is between 50 and 80. Lymphocytes:46.6 normal count 25-50. Monocytes 8.3 normal count 2-8. IGA 38 NORMAL COUNT
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This neutrophil count is slightly lower than the provided normal range, I wouldn't worry about it. Plus know that the count of blood cells normally varies during the different times of the day. But wh... Read More
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Dr. Zakia: how many times per day should a 2 years old boy brush his teeth using a toothpaste containing 500ppm of fluoride. Can he use the toothpaste more than once daily? Thank you
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), once teeth erupt it is recommended that children have their teeth brushed twice a day. For children under the age of 2 years determined to be at ... Read More
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Iam feeling lost my baby is heading into his fifth mnth i still breastfeed nd give him formula milk only.i hear from lots that i should start giving him solid food.. Am scared his body wont accept..
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- According to the latest research reviewed by the World Health Organization (WHO), during the first 6 months of life, babies need only milk from breastfeeding or infant formula. During this period... Read More
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I just got my earlobes pierced. what can i use to heal them and not get an infection as i have sensitive ears!
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Disinfection with alcohol or iodine solution should suffice to prevent infection. If however there is persistent redness and swelling that do not improve beyond 24 hours after the piercing, or if ther... Read More
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At what age otoplasty can be performed? Any other way to stop ears from sticking out, baby is 10 months old now, he doesn't like a hat or stickers on his ears...keeps removing it
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Spliting the ear lobes to reduce or limit the extent of their protrusion is mostly effective before the age of 6 months, due to the changes that occur in the cartilage component of the ears around tha... Read More
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I have diverticulitis what should I do
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- Diverticulosis are pouches that are formed in the colon most probably due to age and constipation they might cause blood in stool.
They might infected which is called diverticulitis which usually ca... Read More
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Chest xray results :accentuation of the broncho vascular pattern is noted more at the hilas. The heart is nirmal in size with regular shape and contours. But aorta is dilated in caliber and unfolded
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- We need to know the reason why the chest xray was done ie what are your symptoms. Is it cough sputum fever or shortness of breath or pain. It might be bronchitis of fluid overload. And depending on t... Read More
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