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Stage 4 Lung cancer patient is undergoing chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy...having disturbing abdominal spasms, rundown feeling and daily weight loss of approx 1 Kg daily, pls advice ...
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- These are side effects of the chemotherapy and radiotherapy; chemotherapy may induce disturbances in the blood electrolytes, mainly potassium, which causes the intestines to not function properly with... Read More
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I injured my wrist twice three months ago. It won't popping when i move it and I get random spurts of pain. Should I get it checked out?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It could be that the injury has affected your tendons (the fibrous bands that attach muscle to bone) and/or ligaments (the fibrous bands that attach bone to bone); the part affected by injury can be e... Read More
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My 10 weeks old baby has gas all time...We tried fennel,gripe water and now restropinal but his issue is not solved yet.Shall we wait till 3 months old or do we need to switch formula (Novalac AC)?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You can try switching to a different formula that could provide relief; there's no point waiting till he's 3 months old because switching milk formulas is harmless and waiting more (because ... Read More
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In a spermogram if the test result shows that morphology is 55% normal and 45% abnormal, the motility 30% active and non motil 40% is that bad? what dies it mean?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- how much is the count?
otherwise the spermogram is normal
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I have something wired on my private part like mushrooms or something like it. What do you think I should do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This sounds like a condyloma acuminata or genital wart, a skin lesion commonly encountered on the genitals and caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Approximately 90% of condyloma are related to ... Read More
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Hey i want some quetion about daibities
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- What is it that you would like to know about diabetes?
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I noticed little blue lines on my gums.. they are not very bold but I can see them clearly.. should i be concerned ?when I brush my teeth my gum bleeds on a same place everytime..whats wrong :(
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Gum bleed upon brushing your teeth is a sign of gingival (gum) inflammation; if not addressed, this may lead to further complication such as receding gums (your gums will cover less of your teeth surf... Read More
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Can any doctor help me take humam growth hormone injections or i inject them by my coach?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Growth hormone has to be prescribed by a specialist (endocrinologist, the doctor who is specialized in hormonal glands) and for very specific conditions, namely for people with documented growth hormo... Read More
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I gave birth 50 days ago i just stopped breastfeeding 2 days ago and i want to take birth control pills i was wondering when can i start and what type is the best ...my doctor is not in lebanon
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- a physical exam & history should be done before giving any pills...
there many on the market, we choose the least effective dosage...
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Was something in my blood test except for anaemia to suspect a endometrial polyp
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- you should do an ultrasound to check if you have a polyp or not..
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