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My saliva doesn't seem to digest starches ( which the amylase enzyme should do ), the iodine test was always negative. What impact does this have ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Luckily amylase is also secreted into the stomach by the pancreas, but it usually digested cooked starch, whereas the salivary amylase targets uncooked (raw) starch; these two enzymes work together to... Read More
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Hi Dr. Ismael, I mean the cuts are very thin long ones similar to the cuts we get if a sharp paper touches our skin
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Ok. But more details are needed to set a diagnosis without examinig (= seeing) the lesion: do u apply any cream? Is the itchiness continuous or no? Is it ur first episode?
Because this sounds like an ... Read More
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She's not vaccinated yet. Her sister was sick 9 days ago. Her urine output is always less when she wakes up in the morning then during the day. I feel a tooth is Pushing out always biting her hands
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It could be due to teething though this is not so common at her age. Please revisit my previous answer and try to follow the instruction I have provided. Also, I urge you to talk to your baby's pediat... Read More
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Ok Dr is taking a high dose of lorezepam fatal and what should be done to overcome the depression I am in
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- You can be helped in your depression by different interventions, like medications (not Lorazepam) and/or what we call psychotherapy. I urge you to contact your physician in order to orient you toward ... Read More
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My baby is 4 mos and it's been 2 days she's sleeping more than usual. Yesterday she ate @ 7pm slept @ 8:30 & barely woke up @ 7am to eat slept 8:30 woke up 11 ate & slept back @12. No fever. Normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Though a decrease in oral intake and excessive sleepiness in infants may point to a health problem, it does not always have to be the case. It happens sometimes that a healthy baby sleeps more than us... Read More
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I have slight scoliosis and inflammation dr prescribed arcoxia 90mg i read that this medicin can be harmful and can cause heart diseases and can damage the liver is that true?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Not necessarily - Arcoxia (etoricoxib) is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug used in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with arthritis (joint inflammation). As an adverse effect, ... Read More
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I've been facing a natural problem with my back and neck, my shoulders are bending forward and my neck is going forward (I think they call it turtle neck) what should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I'm not sure what you mean by your neck and back bending forward spontaneously; in torticolis (not turtle neck), the neck bends to one side because of muscle spasm. What you're describing does not see... Read More
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I have some paper like vulvar cuts that I figured out only lately. I feel some itching &minor burning. No intercourse lately, gave birth 10 months ago. What & why are these? Any treatment please?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- What do u mean by "paper like vulvar cuts"? Can u give more details?
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