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My mom has a tumor in her head (not cancerous) that is right behind her nose; does it effect on her charater? Lately, she's been really active and almost OCD. She's also taking cortizone.
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Tumors in the brain can affect behaviors, based on location. Note that medications can affect "characters" too, including cortisone.
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What happens when you sleep on your hand and then wake up and you can't use it for like 20 seconds?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Nothing serious. Everything should get back to normal once the compression is gone.
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I'm very forgetful, sometimes I forget what I did yesterday or the same day and when I try to remember it's like I'm doing a big effort and I feel my head is empty. Is this normal?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Most of the time, this is not associated with any abnormalities on tests or imaging. Having to deal with a lot of "stress" can cause this sometimes. Nevertheless, I think you should be check... Read More
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I had a cough and a cold and my voice changes especially in the morning and evening but now it's gone. I am always clearing up phlegm from my throat and today there was a bit of blood & super yellow.
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- There is a reason for that, mainly secretions coming from the nose (and sinuses sometimes), and there is a treatment. Check with your family doctor.
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My tsh level is below normal levels although T3 and T4 levels are normal. I feel dizzy and very edgy. Do I have hyperthyroidism?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Low serum TSH concentrations (<0.5 mU/L) with normal serum free thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) concentrations is defined as subclinical hyperthyroidism. The term overt hyperthyroidism ref... Read More
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Is Royal Slim good for weight loss? Does it have any side effects?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- I am not a fan of such "treatments". If there is a problem with your weight, a minimal work-up can be done with your doctor to make sure there are no other medical problems associated. Treat... Read More
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But why is there a lot of foam with every urination?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- When we see foamy urine, we think of elevated protein levels in the urine, but since you do not have that, then there is nothing to worry about. Passing foamy urine every now and then is normal, and t... Read More
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Is Yerba Mate allowed during detox diet?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If your detox diet does not allow caffeine, then you should not drink yerba mate, as it contains:
Three xanthines: caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, the main one being caffeine, whose content ra... Read More
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Is it normal to feel a lot of pain during menstruation? What are the best things to do to relieve the pain?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If regular pain killers (like paracetamol, paracetamol-codeine "Solpadeine", and ibuprofen) are not relieving your menstrual pain, you can use Ponstan. Also avoiding certain foods during tha... Read More
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What do I have a lot of foam with every urination if test results show no diabetes and no exceeded proteins? I drink a lot of water and the urine analysis test showed "numerous amorphous phosphates".
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Phosphates are crystals found in overly alkalinic (basic) urine, i.e., the pH is above 7 – urine is normally acidic (pH about 5.5). The pH level determines the overall level of a person’s ... Read More
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