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My lower Ulna (near the wrist, the bit that bumps) hit a wall when I slipped. It's been red for hours now and painful when touched, I still have mobility in wrist and fingers. Could it be fractured?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This kind of trauma where you fall on an outstretched hand, if it is to lead to a fracture, it would be in one of the wrist bones, known as the carpal bones. In the young adult population, the most co... Read More
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My general doctor actually gave me a sick note with depression written on it, what kind of doctor do u suggest I see and what's the difference between anxiety and depression? Thanks.
Dr. Nada Awada,
Family Medicine
- I am not sure if he wrote depression on the sick note because hedidn't find something physically wrong with you or because he thinks that you have depression.depression is a serious diagnosis wh... Read More
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Dear, I have a white button inside my butt, just between the 2 checks. It bleeds especially if pressure is put upon it due to sitting directly on it. What could be this and what cream can be used? Thx
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- I need more details to guess. When did it start? Is it painful? Is really white? Based on your description, it can be an abcess or a wart. But i ll need details to confirm my diagnosis.
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Dear doctor, i used to be shorter and I used to weigh more by 10kgs, my doctor told me that I have depression and my nerve system is effecting my stomach, what kind of medication do u suggest?
Dr. Nada Awada,
Family Medicine
- Do you mean you are losing weight? If so depression could be a cause for weight loss, however there are many other medical reasons for weight loss.the best approach in this case is to have good evalua... Read More
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I need to delay my period since I'm going on vacation.I was once told to use duphaston,I used it but it didn't actually delay it,however,the period was not heavy at all what i had. any recommendation?
Dr. Nada Awada,
Family Medicine
- Duphaston should do.start it 1week before your anticipated period.take 1tablet morning and evening.be punctual,that is take it at the same time every day.take it till you return from your vacation
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Dear doctor, I've been depressed for about three years now, a general doctor suggested that I take a med. called purelex a nerve relaxer, which doctor do u suggest I sewhaany extra advicess?
Dr. Nada Awada,
Family Medicine
- First it is important to make a correct diagnosis.who told you you have depressiin? Depressiin is an illness that should be diagnised and evaluated by a doctor.if your doctor decides that you have dep... Read More
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Thank you Doctor, could the neurobion be one of the drugs that caused this elevation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Highly unlikely - you are advised to follow up with your doctor to run more tests.
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What are SGPT and SGOT and LDH? I had blood tests and the results are too high sgpt 85 u.l and sgot 112 u.i and LDH 702 u.i
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- LDH is lactate dehydrogenase, and is found extensively in many tissues of the body, including the heart, kidneys, brain, lungs, liver, and blood cells. Tissue breakdown releases LDH, and therefore LDH... Read More
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Is eating icecream in cold weather bad ? & when you have a sore throat (can it be helpful in this case?) ??
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There is no scientific evidence that says that consuming icy cold beverages or foods is bad for you; people get sick during the cold season more frequently simply because there are more viruses circul... Read More
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Yes she had hard stools at night and in the morning but one watery stool not too watery but loose im waiting for her second one to see but what shoukd i do ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Wait out and monitor her temperature. In case she develops any fever (more than 38 degrees Celsius rectally), she must be seen by her doctor immediately. Also check her stools for any intermixed blood... Read More
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