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I was taking cipralex for depression and now i want to change for citoles, will it have or make any effect if i do this change of medication?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Citoles and Cipralex are two brand names of the same antidepressant, escitalopram, so if you switch from one to another, the side effects profile in essence should not differ much.
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Dr rania how is thevsurgery of an ovarian cyst done
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Most ovarian cysts develop as a result of disturbances in the normal ovulation process in which the follicle (which is composed of aggregations of cells that harbor a single oocyte [immature ovum or e... Read More
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Is the Hepatitis vaccine a must at 22? My concern is whether the vaccines are good here in Lebanon since apparently everything is contaminated. What other vaccines should be taken at this age?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- At the age of 22 years, booster shots of Hepatitis A vaccine and TdaP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) are recommended because:
1- Our area is endemic for hepatitis A virus
2- Regarding TdaP, it was f... Read More
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I have very strict hygienic habits (not mentally sick) but the problem is I work on the field. Is there a blood or urine test to make sure of whether I have vaginal pinworms?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You need to select your words carefully, as declaring that you have OCD and that you are a hypochondriac is something serious! You got me all confused! In any case, and as I have previously mentioned,... Read More
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I have tried laxatives, herbal remedies, acupuncture, linseed, figs, reflexology and I eat really healthy. How do I stop the constipation? Also, I had anorexia for a year, but I am fine now.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Anorexia is notorious for causing long-standing and hard to treat constipation and food intolerance. This is because the intestines take longer to digest the food. You need to be maintained on fiber s... Read More
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What is metrospainograghy (msg) and how does it help in pregnancy?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Metro salpingography, better known as hysterosalpingography or uterosalpingography, is an x-ray examination of a woman's uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes (the tubes that connect the womb to the ... Read More
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I suffer from knee pain, my doctor prescribed me medication and biking as an exercise. How long should I spend exercising and how many times a day?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The amount of time you should be spending in exercising your knee depends on the kind of disease or injury your doctor has detected while examining your knee. As such you are advised to reconsult with... Read More
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My period ended two weeks ago and I still have spotting until now. Why is that?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Can you please rephrase your question?
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What is the best protein shake brand to drink? (Tested and healthy)
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- To date, there are no favored protein shake brands on the market. So what you need to do is choose a whey protein based supplement and make sure it has no added androgens or testosterone. Additionally... Read More
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My friend's been married for 4 years, she never had sex with her husband except once because her husband doesn't like to have sex and he feels that sex is a wrong thing to do. What can they do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Your friend and her husband should seek couples therapy to solve this issue.
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