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Why is it when we sleep on our hand for a long period, it feels numb when we wake up?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you place your weight on one part of your body, the applied pressure will compromise blood flow to that part, so when you wake it feels numb because the blood is not circulating properly there and ... Read More
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Can a 15 month old baby eat olives?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- To avoid aspiration and choking, refrain from giving your child whole olives at this age even if without the center because children at this age may not be able to chew them well; preferably, give him... Read More
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Should we take flu shots every year? If yes, which specialist can give the shot and what are its benefits?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes, yearly flu shots are recommended to confer protection against the most commonly circulating influenza virus strains. Usually, statistics are done to identify the virus subtypes that were dominant... Read More
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A , B and C? Do symptoms always appear?Where can I get vaccinated for both? Is it safe? And how much does it cost?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Viral hepatitis is caused by the hepatitis and other viruses. Some types of hepatitis only result in acute infection without causing permanent damage to the liver. Other types can persist for many yea... Read More
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Could you tell me what I can eat to avoid that my baby gets gases while breastfeeding him?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should be avoiding items like:
Dairy products, which contain sugar lactose that causes gas
Vegetables, including onions, radishes, cabbage, celery, carrots, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower ... Read More
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My 12 day old baby is suffering from gases, and everytime I try to burp her she feels pain and starts to push. I'm giving her ovol, is there something else I can do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could be caused by excessive gas associated with infantile colic.
Colic is the term used to describe children who cry without apparent reason during the first three months of life. Colic can be v... Read More
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I will start giving my baby bottled milk at night but continue breastfeeding her in the morning, will this affect my milk?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As long as you're actively and breast feeding your baby at regular intervals while maintaining a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids, your breast milk will continue to be produced. You can... Read More
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My jaw makes this weird sound; my dentist said I need to see a jaw specialist, any idea who can help me?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- You should seek the advice of a Maxillo facial Surgeon.
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I had varicocelectomy 3 weeks ago. Yesterday, I got hit by a ball on my testicles and it hurt more than usual. But today, I feel better. Will this affect my recovery or make it appear again?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- Probably this is not a major trauma you had, especially that you are doing fine now.
This hit doesn't at all affect your surgery result because the veins that cause varicocele are already ligated... Read More
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Why do men wake up with an erection?
Dr. Nehme Raad,
Urology
- This is a normal physiological condition.
Men do have 4-5 erections during the night (and you're usually aware only of the erection that happens in the morning).
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