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I suffer from severe pain during my period, my breast is small and my period is not punctual. I heard about taking hormone pills. What do you advise me?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- I advise you to see a gynecologist for a checkup. Hormones are given only in special cases.
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I am 15 weeks pregnant, I always have a nervous stomach and I feel hungry all the time even after I finish eating. Why is that? Also, is motilium safe to take during pregnancy?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Feeling hungry can be felt among pregnant women & this is totally normal.
For the gastric pain you are feeling, you should see your doctor, some anti-acid (H2 blockers) can be used depending on th... Read More
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Are estrogen patches used for migraines?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No, they are used for hormonal replacement therapy, or as a treatment for hypoestrogen status..
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My friend is 36 years old and she's not married. Four months ago, she menstruated for 1 day only. What could be the reason? Should she see a doctor?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No, it is not normal. We should rule out hormonal disturbances. We recommend sure to see a gynecologist for labs & ultrasound.
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I dont have cough/cold/or fever but my voice is slight different, sounds like as if i just woke up for 2 weeks. i had cough and cold last week,
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is most probably a residual of the cold you had; your vocal cords may still be slightly inflamed especially if you're coughing and clearing your throat/expectorating sputum frequently as thi... Read More
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I'm 36 weeks pregnant, the diameter of my baby's head is reaching 10 cm and his weight is 3.3 kg. My pelvis is not narrow at all. I want a natural delivery, but I'm being pushed for c-section. Why?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The most common indications for primary cesarean delivery include, in order of frequency:
- labor dystocia (Dystocia refers to prolonged or slowly progressing labor. It is common in nulliparous women,... Read More
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I took 9 tablets of ranitidine in 1 day, does it have any side effects?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- On the short term, a ranitidine overdose may produce symptoms including lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting. You may also experience muscle tremors, rapid breathing, changes in walking pattern, a... Read More
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I'm taking Augmentin and Zaldiar, is it ok if I drink a glass of vodka? I took zaldiar in the morning.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not recommended that you drink alcohol while on Zaldiar, because this will probably make you more drowsy; Augmentin and alcohol are not known to interact.
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I have this weird discomforting feeling in my chest that starts from my throat downward. It's like heavy breathing or I can't seem to be able to take a deep breath as if I smoked a pack of cigarettes.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Taking into consideration your young age and assuming that you are not a heavy smoker and do not have any serious underlying medical condition, three possible explanations come to mind: gastro-esophag... Read More
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I usually experience pain on left side of my body which starts on my waist and spreads to my foot. Is this a cause of UTI or what?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A UTI would cause localized pain in the flank on the affected side, along with urinary symtoms such as burning, dribbling, frequency, urgency, and lower abdominal pain just above the level of the blad... Read More
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