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While exercising, I felt pain in my chest (like a "chake") for a while and then it disappeared. Is it a sign of something serious?
Dr. Nabil Cesar Khoury,
Pulmonology
- This may be of cardiac origin and you should consult a cardiologist. It can also be excercise-indused asthma and you should consult a pulmonologist.
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My old drug was mometasone furoate 0.1% and I am still using it. As for shampoo, I use ketonaz 2/week. Is there any new medicine for Seborrhea?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Seborrhea is the medical term that signifies excessively oily skin. It results from overactive sebaceous glands which secrete the oily substance that protects and lubricates the skin, and it is called... Read More
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I took abortion pills but I felt severe pain. Is it safe?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Pills are safer than other modalities for abortion, and feeling pain during the process is expected.
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I have no muscle in my right chest under the shoulder. I was born with it. I think they call it Poland Syndrome. Is there a surgery for it?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Poland syndrome is a very typical syndrome as you should know by now involving pectoral muscle (chest) the breast and sometimes the hand. The restoration of the thoracic wall and namely the breast is ... Read More
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I am not comfortable with my teeth structure as my 2 central teeth are way bigger than the others. I asked the doctor if he can eliminate a bit of its size, he said it will cause permanent pain.
Dr. Maria Moukarzel,
Dentistry
- Well it is true that eliminating some tissue of your teeth can make them more sensitive because the thickness of the enamel will be reduced and the nerve of the teeth will be less protected and isolat... Read More
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I've been trying to get pregnant for 2 years and I suffer from polycycstic ovaries. I really want to get pregnant, can I use glucophage without diane?
Dr. Faysal El Kak,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects chances of pregnancy. You need to have a proper workup and close management with one or more medication and lifestyle changes. Try to avo... Read More
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Do polycystic ovaries appear again after treatment?
Dr. Faysal El Kak,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Polycystic ovaries is a composite of many condition (syndrome) and it has no complete cure. Usually management of this condition depends on the main complaint (excessive hair growth, acne, subfertilit... Read More
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What is the difficulty in the treatment of AIDS?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- \there are three main hinders in AIDS therapy, which is known as ante-retroviral therapy (ART):
1- Patients usually have no symptoms early after having acquired HIV; symptoms develop at later stages, ... Read More
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I get mouth ulcers a lot so my doctor prescribed me Colchicine to take it everytime I get an ulcer. Everytime I take it I get severe diarrhea. This is the 3rd time. Is it normal? Any alternative med?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes, colchicine does cause diarrhea, it is one of the side effects of the drug especially when used in very high doses. You should refer back to your treating physician regarding this issue, he/she ma... Read More
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I had seborrheic dermatitis on my cheek. This year I realized the inflammation has spread to my scalp margin, forehead, nasolabial folds and external ear canal. Whats' the worst case for hair colour?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hair and skin conditions like eczema and sebborheic dermatitis are usually made worse by the use of hair dyeing products, because the scalp and skin are usually damaged in these conditions and are thu... Read More
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