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I have leg pain and back aches plus my breasts grew and they hurt while touching them. My period is in 12 days, are signs of the period or pregnancy?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The physical symptoms you are describing can be very well due to pregnancy in the context of delayed menstrual cycle. The only way to confirm or refute that is by doing a pregnancy test.
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I get heat stroke symptoms whenever I'm exposed to sunlight (it can even be a pn a cold day). I'm hydrated, other bright lights don't bother me, I don't burn/tan. Can sun allergies occur without rash?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As I have previously explained, and based upon your description of symptoms, this is a form of eye sensitivity to light (photophobia) that is most likely associated with migraine headache, and it seem... Read More
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Thanks for your response but, as I said, it's the instant the light touches me and it can even be a cold, sunny day. Also, I drink about 4 liters of water daily - it's not dehydration.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Then this is a form of migraine headache and the trigger is bright light in this scenario. Migraine headache is known to be associated with dizziness, nausea +/- vomiting, Photophobia (extreme sensiti... Read More
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While playing football, my muscle stretched. What should I do to recover as soon as possible?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Pack it with ice, rest plus elevation, and anti inflammatory medications (like Advil or Airtal - use gastric protection if you have a sensitive stomach).
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Does avocado have any side effects on diabetes and cholesterol?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Avocados are full of benefits to both healthy individuals and individuals with diabetes and high blood cholesterol.
1- Although avocado is high in fat (around 30 grams per fruit), it's mostly m... Read More
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Do avocados cause constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- On the contrary, avocado actually helps you to pass bowel movements thanks to its content of fibers. An avocado provides 13.5 g of fiber, which is equivalent to 54 percent of the 25 g that the America... Read More
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My period is 3 days late, although I had all the premenstrual symptoms (cramps, pain, headache, backache, hunger, mood swings, etc). I'm very irritated, what can be the reason? It's not a pregnancy.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you have been under a significant amount of stress lately, whether physical or psychological, this can easily alter the menstrual cycle and cause a few days delay. Worrying about it will further in... Read More
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I am 18 weeks pregnant and lately, I've been seeing white secretions, is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- During pregnancy, your body is subject to many changes. One of the first changes you may experience is in your vaginal discharge. In order to discern normal from abnormal vaginal discharge, here are... Read More
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My baby is 10 days old, can I give her the pacifier? I am breastfeeding her but sometimes she is fussy so I give her the pacifier.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes, of course you may give your baby a pacifier. Pacifiers have been found to be soothing for infants and also help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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A week ago, I fixed a carious teeth and the week before that, I removed my wisdom tooth in the upper right of my mouth. Nowadays, I'm waking up with intense headaches and a sharp pain in my ear. Why?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- A panoramic x-ray must be done to evaluate the situation as well as an ear examination to rule out an ear problem.
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