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What are the names of such medications?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As I have mentioned in my previous reply, the treatment will depend on the underlying cause. As such, you need to do some tests before deciding on the treatment. If however this is an eczematous react... Read More
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I have noticed cracking at the corners of my mouth, which lately won't seem to go away. What is it and what should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
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Angular cheilitis is a common condition caused by an inflammatory process that affects the corners of the mouth (oral commissures). Other names for it are angular stomatitis and cheilosis.
The follow... Read More
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22weeks 5 month but i know some thing that 20 weeks gv 5 months right?sorry but ithink that i start in 6 month cuz my lest sk time in24/4/2014.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A month is at least 30 days, with the exception of February. So you cannot equate 4 weeks (28 days) with one month. And remember this is only an estimated,aand not exact, value.
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Am 22 weeks praganent how much in months
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- That's approximately 5 months of gestation.
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Thank you so much Dr Dimassifor your quick response. I've just started taking Cataphlam is this a right way to treat it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Indeed Cataflam is a good treatment choice for costochondritis. If however your symptoms do not improve or get worse within a week's time, please have yourself examined by a physician.
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When can i put my baby in a traveling stroller when i go out she is now a month old
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A necessary feature in a stroller that is suitable for a newborn is that it reclines since newborns can't sit up or hold up their heads. However, most umbrella strollers typically don't prov... Read More
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I have pain in the chest bones/muscles when I press on the chest cage,specifically it is all along the central bone that connects the ribs.The pain isn't consistent,sometimes it disappears for a while
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is known as costochondritis, which is an inflammation of the cartilage at the points where the ribs insert into the chest bone. It's a benign self limited condition that should resolve on it... Read More
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Is having angina, almost once every 2/3 months, a sign of having coronary artery disease at my age? or just stress?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Highly improbable. It is most likely due to an inflammation in the ribs (costochondritis) or it's stress - related. But can you please tell me if the pain occurs at rest or after exerting effort?... Read More
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How to get rid of dandruff? there was only one shampoo that works and it has been discontinued so i can't reach it now. plz help thanks
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Have you tried Ducray Kelual Zinc? Shampoo and scalp lotion. It's excellent for fighting dandruff.
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My baby is one month old everytime she want to poop she is in pain and starts gasping as if her anus is burning how can i soothe her
Dr. Edward Riachy,
Pediatric Surgery
- Most commonly this can be due to constipation and usually can be treated with modification of the infant formula.
However you first need to check with your pediatrician for a complete physical examin... Read More
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