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Should wisdom teeth be removed in all cases? The 4 of them are in their right place. How do I know if I should remove them?
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Dr. Serge Abou Rjeily,
Dentistry
- The problem with wisdom teeth is that even if they are in the right place,they are far in the mouth and are in most of the cases difficult to clean using toothbrush, that will lead them to get decay a... Read More
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My doctor prescribed me Geriatic Pharmaton as a vitamin, 1 capsule each day, and dorixina for muscle pain. Can I have more information on these 2 drugs? What is zona in Arabic?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Geriatric Pharmaton capsules contains a combination of vitamins, minerals and trace elements and Ginseng G115 extract; this product is claimed to combat symptoms of exhaustion, tiredness, decreasing c... Read More
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I have chest pain followed by pain in the left shoulder and difficulty breathing. Is it serious? Should I go to the hospital?
Dr. Nabil Cesar Khoury,
Pulmonology
- It is urgent to go to an emergency unit of a hospital or consult a cardiologist because this pain can be of cardiac origin.
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Is there any medication that is recommended for people that are trying to quit smoking?
Dr. Nabil Cesar Khoury,
Pulmonology
- Yes there is. It is preferable to consult and be followed by a smoking cessation specialist in order to take properly these medications.
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I have an old nose scar due to a car accident and I've been using Dermatix Gel for 2 weeks to help remove it. What do you recommend as another solution?
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Dr. Imad Shehadi,
Plastic Surgery
- Your best bet is to have a plastic surgeon see the scar to advise you properly. Dermatix would work on more recent scars and usually will need to used for at least 2 to 3 months in order to see the re... Read More
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I want to buy a machine to start burning fat. I have big hips but I'm skinny from my upper body. Should I buy a treadmill or a biking machine? And what part of the body does biking work out?
Dr. Rita Mouawie,
Dentistry
- I would recommend for the lower part of the body a treadmill or an elliptical machine (which I recommend more).
The bicycle, if not used correctly, can build you muscles due to the tension you use. W... Read More
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I feel pain in my right hand from the upper side near my shoulder and the pain is in the bones and muscle. The pain is hard, I can't even stretch my hand above my head. Can voldik k help?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Voldic could help your pain, but still I prefer you get seen for appropriate exam and imaging if needed, in order to have a clearer diagnosis.
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Everytime I masturbate, I get a headache. Why?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Do you have headaches whenever you perform other physical activities? If yes, I recommend to avoid activities for the moment and get checked by a doctor.
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I had a pain in my left lower quadrant and left testicle. Went for examination and the doctor said I have a minor testicle infection. He gave me avoxin but I still feel a mild pain in my left loin.
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- This needs follow-up with your doctor.
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I have scoliosis. Last week, I had trouble breathing; I can't take too much air but I feel like my body needs more. And sometimes I lose consciousness. Is this due to the scoliosis?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Some people with SEVERE scoliosis can have trouble breathing, if their lungs are not able to expand sufficiently during inspiration. If it is not that severe, you have to look at other causes, some be... Read More
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