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I'm hopeless and tired all the time, I cannot focus, I cry a lot, and I lost interest in everything. How can I get better? I've been like that for about 3 years on and off.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- These symptoms and behaviors may very well indicate signs of a depressive disorder; loss if interest in everything is known as anhedonia and is a major sign of depression as well. You need to consult ... Read More
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My mother is 42 years old, she got her period on Dec 3 and she got it again on Dec 13 only 10 days after finishing what could be the cause knowing that she gave birth 3 years ago. Is it menopause?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This alteration in the timing of the menstrual period need not be a sign of early menopause, or an early sign of menopause for that matter. It could be that she got her period too early because of str... Read More
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I had acl surgery on my left knee a little over a year ago. It has healed very well although my right knee is hurting now. I am assuming that it is because I overused it.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes indeed, overuse of your right lower limb when your left lower limb was weak can result in overuse injury of the joints of the leg in question, due to inflammation resulting from strain (weight, mo... Read More
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I'm in Germany trying to pursue a higher degree that can possibly open new doors for me. But I lack motivation and I can't enjoy my life. And the thing is now I'm alone and away from everyone I know.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should try to socialize, meet new people, make new friends, and find a hobby. Avoid staying alone for a long stretch of time, always have plans for the weekend, even if simple ones. Join a study g... Read More
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The doctor said it's caused by the blood not circulating till the end of the capillaries but he didn't give me the name of the disease. Is there a cure for this or should I apply creams forever?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- You'd rather get good information about it from him, at least with the name of the condition. My advice is to be careful about corticosteroids over the face.
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Dry red ichy patches always appear on my face. The doctor prescribed me at first Topsym polivalant then when out of market and replaced it with Elocom. But they keep on showing, what could it be?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- It can be eczema, among others. But betamethasone and other corticosteroids should be used carefully as they may induce acne lesions, hair growth, and skin atrophy
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I have favism, do corticosteroids have a bad effect on me? If not, can I take flixonaz nasal spray? And what do you recommend as oral corticosteroids?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Corticosteroids are safe to use in individuals who suffer from favism, or G6PD deficiency. In fact, steroids are used to abort any form of severe hemolytic reaction (when red blood cells start to brea... Read More
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No, my twins are 1 year and 4 months old. I couldn't breastfeed them but I pumped milk in addition to formula milk
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There must have been some form of trauma to your breasts causing the itching and inversion of the nipples, probably from a very tight bra, or a new bra with material that is precipitating a local alle... Read More
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