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My sister is addicted to laxatives. She says she barely uses them but she takes around a packet a day and denies it. Is there anything I can do to help her stop?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You can start by dispelling the myth that laxative use is an effective way of weight control, because it’s not. In fact, by the time laxatives act on the large intestine, most foods and calories... Read More
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I have severe pain on the left side of my abdomen that I've had for weeks now and the pain is radiating to my back now. I've seen a few doctors but they couldn't find any specific reason for my pain.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Left side abdominal pain can be caused both by organs and structures on the left section of the abdomen as well as those located away from the abdomen. It is less common than right-sided abdominal pai... Read More
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My baby is 4 and a half months..
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes it's OK; the age that is critical when a baby develops fever is below 3 months, when their immune system is still very fragile and they have not received enough vaccination to confer protecti... Read More
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My baby has a temperature of 37.9 and he's sneezing about 6 times in 1 hour. Why is it and what should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This sounds like a common cold. For the time being, monitor his temperature and give him Panadol (dose according to weight) every 6 hours if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C. You should also get nas... Read More
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If he needs surgery, is it still possible to do it at the age of 5 years?
Dr. Edward Riachy,
Pediatric Surgery
- Yes of course it's possible. Here's the latest recommended timeline:
- If it's a retractile testis (ascenseur) : No operation needed
- If it's a true newborn undescended testis: ... Read More
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But she is refusing my breast, what should I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- When an infant refuses to breast feed after having started breast feeding for some time, this is known as a breast feeding strike.
During a breast-feeding strike, your baby might appear to want to bre... Read More
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2 pills (each 200 mg), 3 times a day, 2 days in a row, as prescribed
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Advil Cold and Sinus may, in rare instances, cause headache. However, in your case and with the associated ear pain, it is most likely due to the flu itself. You may have otitis (inflammation of the t... Read More
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I was prescribed Advil Cold and Flu and I took it for 2 days and now I have a strong pain inside my ears and in the back of my head. What do I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Could you please tell me how you are taking this medication (how many tablets and how often)?
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Small ball under the V muscles and under the stomach. They are not painful and I'm not lifting very heavy weights. They are visible when touched and are slightly painful.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- These could be inflamed lymph nodes or herniated intestines. You need to be examined by a physician to determine the exact nature of what you are describing and manage it accordingly.
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