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Does normal C3 C4 test means no autoimmune problem ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- C3 and C4 belong to the "complement system", only one of the components of the immune system, so by documenting normal levels of C3 and C4, we cannot rule out all types of autoimmune diseases. Additio... Read More
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What's the reason behind blood in sperm after masturbation?
2 Answers
Dr. Elie Salem,
Pediatrics
- Hello,
I think you injured your skin while masturbating so it is normal, don't worry.
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Hi, Do Statins e.g. "liponorm 20 mg" cause damage to the body e.g. muscle damage,diabetes, memory loss and sexual dysfunction? What's the substitute?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Any medication that you administer, be it something as simple as paracetamol or as complex as Chemotherapy, is associated with a host of adverse effects. These adverse effects may be minor such that t... Read More
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I have a headache
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Headache is a very vague complaint and can result from a myriad of causes. As such it would be helpful if you elaborated on your headache: when did it start? How frequent are you getting episodes of h... Read More
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My period is irregular.2yrs ago the hormone test showed a high level of prolactine.the ultrasound showed PCO.I took glucophage and progesterone for 6mnths.What should I do?can this affect my fertility
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) itself, not the medications, may indeed pose an increased risk of compromised fertility if the menstrual cycles are anovulatory, i.e., no ovulation occurs during the m... Read More
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My son paased the whole day without stooling yesterday only urinating although he is breastfeeding from me he is 1 mnth whats the case
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you are yourself constipated, this may explain why your son has constipation. Should the constipation persist for longer than 24 hours, you are advised to use Glycerine Nourrissons suppositories (s... Read More
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Does fish oil really case prostate cancer ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The information regarding the relationship between fish oil and prostate cancer was derived from a large randomized controlled trial called SELECT that assessed the impact of several supplements and v... Read More
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My dr told me to stop the medications bcz of diarrhea how much time after i stop should it go away
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- On average, it should take no longer than 48 hours for the medication effect to be cleared out and the diarrhea to cease.
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People who have gone through chemotherapy can do allergy tests? Or, it is useless to do allergy tests because the results will be wrong as the immune system was altered/reset during the treatement?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This depends on the type and intensity of the chemotherapeutic agents, and the period of time between the end of the Chemotherapy and the date of the allergy test.
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Is it necessary to feed the baby as they say on the bottle of formula milk, 150 ml for 2 mnth baby but he eats less or if he take it all he vomits a big quantity knowing that he gained 0.5 kg in 1mnth
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- 150 mL is the average amount of milk that is expected to be consumed by a 2 month old infant, but it does not have to be the only accepted amount. If your baby is vomiting after drinking 150 mL this i... Read More
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