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I breastfeed my one month old baby but I just got the flu, it's not so bad but I was wondering what I can take that is safe during breastfeeding?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In a nursing mother, paracetamol is a good and safe choice for combating symptoms of mild flu. But please make sure you measure your temperature prior to administrating paracetamol to make sure you do... Read More
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My baby is 10 days old & I have a very low milk supply. I tried drinking lots of water, nursing tea and pumping. Are there medications that can help? Heard of domperdidone. I don't want to give up!
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You may be breastfeeding using an incorrect technique.
Here is a link with detailed information and instructions on the basics of breastfeeding; once done properly, in addition to the measures you are... Read More
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My 6.5 months old baby has red spots on his penis and testicles. They seem to hurt him as he tries to touch them. Are they diaper rash? If not, then what? How can I treat them?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- They should be checked in order to decide. Genital lesions in children can be due to diaper rash among others (psoriasis, eczema, ..).
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What is the difference between Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- 2 different germs that can infect the same anatomic sites and give sometimes same signs or symptoms or remain without symptoms. They are sexually transmitted.
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I've had acne all over my face since I was 13. The doctor gave me a soap wash but it hasn't helped. What should I do?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- A soap wash is not a sufficient management of acne, there are different creams and antibiotics that can be used to control acne lesions.
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My mom mid 50's has rashes that look like eczema on her hands and feet due to her sensitive skin. Now it has become so severe with yellow lymph or pus and the skin started makin red holes and scaled!!
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- You should be sure she has "eczema". The fact that she has 'pus' arises 2 main diagnoses: infected eczema and pustular psoriasis.Treatment is different according to each condition.... Read More
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Can I have sex before 40 days to delivery?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- We don't prefer you do as your cervix can be still open which predisposes you to catch an infection.
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I am 22 weeks pregnant and recently I've been having pelvic pain after waking up. Sometimes I feel I cant move or lay on my hips. Is it normal?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- yes it can be normal, though i prefer to see your doctor for that , to rule out any utérine contraction..
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Yeh be shaher 5 all of it i didnt have any period but fkart eno 24/5 azdy 2la ma ejit el pieriod ln shar 4 ejit 24 so hyda azdy kn. Bs el eko msh mafrod ya3ref 3omr el janeen bl t7ded
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, the ultrasound can give us the age of pregnancy, it is only specific between 11& 14 weeks.
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I didn't notice until recently that my last period was on 24/4/2014 and I told my doctor it was on 24/5/2014. When will my baby be born?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- If there is a one month difference, for sure there will be a discrepancy in the baby's weight.
If your LMP is on 24-5-14, the delivery date (40 weeks) = 28-2-15,
if it is 24-4-14, so it will be ... Read More
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