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Est ce qu 'il y a une solution por la perte des cheveux hereditaire?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Il y a une solution qui maintient tes cheveux à l'état actuel et qui suspend l'évolution vers la chute; avec évidement des effets secondaires à consid&eacu... Read More
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Are collagen supplements effective to prolong aging, maintain good skin, hair and nails?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Medically, no studies have shown any benefits of such supplements.
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My digestive tract feels like it is on fire and I also feel dizzy and out of breath. Why is that?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- These symptoms are very non-specific and could be early sings of impending gastroenteritis, what we call traveler's diarrhea, which requires oral antibiotic treatment in addition to proper hydrat... Read More
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My baby (1month) is very gassy, she farts a lot with pain and she's passing stools once in big amounts. I think she's constipated. She is both breastfed and formula fed at night, I use humana comfort.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Flatulence is a common occurrence, and it is the result of gas which is a natural byproduct formed after digestion of breast milk which contains lactose. It is particularly common in infants up to age... Read More
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My voice tone's been changing from time to time for a month. Sometimes it is intensive and other times it is softer. Why is that and how to control this instability?
Dr. Mohannad Al Qudah,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Changing in voice quality is commonly due to voice abuse, teaching , lecturing, singing and other professional jobs commonly have this compliant.
If your work fits this you need to do speech therapy,... Read More
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The doctor said nothing it's not serious but the pain is worsening. I'm taking airtale anti-inflammatory twice a day. Yestrday I felt feverish but didn't measure it. Today, fever gone but pain resists
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- So basically it's persistent pain that is not responding well to anti-inflammatory medications. In such case, follow-up with your physician as imaging (such as X-Ray) may be required to rule out ... Read More
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How long do we get the results for the EBV and HIV tests?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- EBV Immunoglobulins (IgG, marker of previous exposure if positive, and IgM, marker of active infection if elevated) usually come out on the same day of blood sample withdrawal.
As for HIV tests, the m... Read More
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I'm facing a colon flare. I am outside Lebanon on a business trip. What are the quickest remedies to ease my pain?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- May I ask what do you mean by colon flare? Is it that you have a colon condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBD)? Any medications you are maintained on if so?
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My friend kicked me on the coccyx, it got swollen and it hurt for a few days. One week later, the pain got worse and I can't sit on my behind. Today, I got a fever, could it be something serious?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should definitely get examined by a physician with symptoms that are progressing in severity, especially with the advent of fever (here I need to ask, did you measure your temperature with a therm... Read More
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Is it necessary to remove cavities if they are not bothersome?
Dr. Patrick Anhoury,
Dentistry
- Yes and the reason is that cavities don't always present with symptoms. Sometimes, they reach the nerve of the tooth or pulp and the person doesn't feel any pain. So, it is strongly recommen... Read More
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