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I feel a little dizzy when I'm in big places, my movements feel a little restrained and I can't help but feel scrutinized. It's something I can't help
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is a form of agoraphobia (Wikipedia definition: anxiety in situations where the sufferer perceives certain environments as dangerous or uncomfortable, often due to the environment's vast ope... Read More
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Hello,can i take the Vitamin d and the magnesium together at same time? Do i have to stop them if i get pregnant? Thank u
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes you could take magnesium and vitamin D supplements concomitantly, and if indicated (you have deficiency or insufficiency or have symptoms that require that you take them), you need to carry on tak... Read More
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What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance other than gassiness?? thank you very much
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Loose, sometimes blood-mixed, stools, abdominal distention, flatulence (gassiness), abdominal cramping are the symptoms of lactose intolerance which, I repeat, is a RARE diagnosis in children in gener... Read More
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Shortness of breath &tachycardia during a simple exercise. Normal ECG,CBC,IRON... Note that I have hiatel hernia, taking gastrimut&zantac.Explain plz
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Typically and in the majority of cases, a hiatal hernia remains
asymptomatic, and patients report no complaints and lead a normal life without
even realizing they have that defect. Larger hernias and ... Read More
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I broke up with my boyfriend.i truly love him&were 2gether for five yrs&were planing for marriage.having very fast heart beats& partly unconscious from time 2 time.how can i overcome this?i'm depressd
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This condition is known as complicated grief, or prolonged
grief disorder. It is estimated to affect about 2 to 3% of the population
worldwide. Complicated grief is characterized by intense grief that... Read More
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How can I exercise if I have shortness of breath related to an anxiety disorder
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Well obviously the anxiety disorder itself needs to be treated properly to abolish the symptoms of shortness of breath and tachycardia, in addition to medications that aim to decrease the baseline hea... Read More
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I was supposed to take my statin Crestor 20mg, but I took 1 pill 40mg by mistake. Is it risky if I've done this by mistake just this time
Dr. Rony Shammas,
Cardiology
- No. It is perfectly safe.
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Can I do a hymenectomy if I am pregnant? If no what should I do?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- hymenectomy is removal of the hymen menbrane, why should you do this while you are pregnant in the first place ?if there is a good reason, we don't advise to do such operation during pregnancy, risk o... Read More
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During vacations i gain some kilos, and may nose bleed around 3 times in the past weeks it can be related?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, weight gain does not produce epistaxis (nose bleeds). It could be due to excessive dryness of the nasal mucosa (the inner lining of the nose) as a result of the cold weather (which causes the alre... Read More
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11 months baby girl, no teeth yet,has sleep disturbances, gassy most of the time.sometimes when eating struggles and pulls legs.help plz...
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I'm afraid such a case cannot be properly addressed through an online consultation. The delayed teething may or may not be a source of worry, since if there is family history of delayed dental eruptio... Read More
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