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My toddler s 1yr1/2 was born 1700g now she s 9kg n 72cm l hee pediatre saiid she myt b short as 150cm.can she predict thia from a graph?im 163cm n dad s 178 n all my family r tall.she s small like me
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The weight and height of your daughter are indeed both below the 3rd (i.e. the smallest value) percentile on the growth chart for her age and gender,and if she continues to follow on this curve of gro... Read More
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I had lab test i have trichomoniasis & fungi the medication didn't work cz the itching didn't go away & i hve scratch on my vulva what shouldIdo?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should reconsult your treating physician, you may need another course of treatment, or a different kind of treatment altogether. A repeat urine culture and vaginal swab culture prior to that are a... Read More
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Please Dr ZAKIA answer my pending questions, you are the most effective & efficient doctor on etobb. Many thanks
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Can you please remind me of your question? Mind you, I may not be able to answer it accurately if it falls under a very specific specialty, but I'll do my best.
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I have a burning feeling in my neck, shoulder and right upper arm. What's wrong?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Burning pain usually indicates that there is something wrong happening in the nerves that supply the affected area.
1- The shoulder is traversed by a bundle of nerves, collectively known as the brac... Read More
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My toddler, 23 months old, still eats cerelac 3 days/week, is that ok? If yes, is it good for her growth?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A dish with multiple sources of nutrients (meat/poultry, cereals, vegetables) is definitely of superior nutritional value to your toddler, and certainly a more natural option. Cerelac is relatively hi... Read More
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I have the flu and one of my nostrils is blocked. When I blow inside a tissue nothing comes out as opposed to the other one, and I can't breathe from it. How can I unblock it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A short-term solution for a blocked nostril associated with a cold or flu is the use of nasal decongestant sprays, based on oxymetazoline every 8 hours, BUT the use of such nasal sprays must not... Read More
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I cannot focus nor remember anything that I studied from the day before. I forget my childhood & sometimes my name. What's the problem and what to do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This sounds serious, thus you need to be evaluated thoroughly and in details by a physician, because impairment in memory function is a complex phenomenon that can result from one or more factors, inc... Read More
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What are the best ways to fortify bone structure?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A calcium-fortified diet, along with adequate vitamin D intake and regular exercise are your best bet on promoting for healthy bones.
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I get herpes on my mouth every month! I never miss a month, is that normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Herpes infection that affects the lips and oral cavity is known as herpetic gingivostomatitis.
Acute (primary) herpetic gingivostomatitis is when you 1st get an outbreak of herpetic lesions; this coi... Read More
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Is it normal for PMS to start the next day after ovulation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- How do you know when the day of ovulation is? It's not something that you can easily determine, and some women think they can actually see the ovule with the naked eye - this is not possible simply be... Read More
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