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I got an abortion 2 years ago after one month of pregnancy. Does it have any side effects regarding another pregnancy later on or will it be difficult to get pregnant again?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If the abortion was made by a professional, and in a safe manner, it should not affect your chances of conceiving in the future. If, however, the person who performed the abortion is not skilled, or i... Read More
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What should I do to remove undesired hair? With Diane, they decreased but now with primolut I can't handle them.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As I have indicated in my previous response, you ought to discuss the addition of spironolactone to your treatment regimen with your treating physician; this drug will potentiate the effect of Primolu... Read More
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How much does eye laser surgery cost for far sighted people? Is it safe? Does the insurance company cover part of it?
4 Answers
Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- It's safe producer but some insurance companies do not cover it as opposed to others.
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What are the side effects for Lasik surgery? Is there a possibility that it causes cancer on the long term or to do the cataract surgery on the long term too? What are the side effects
2 Answers
Dr. Pierre Mardelli,
Ophthalmology
- No. It does not cause cancer, and is not related to Cataracts. Side effects are rare, mostly dryness in the first period following the surgery.
Regards,
Pierre G. Mardelli
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I am on seroxat 25 mg. When I'm under stress, I always have dizziness and lightheadedness. I also have depersonalisation and derealization. Is dizziness caused by the anxiety? How to overcome the dp?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Hello, yes anxiety can cause physical symptoms. There are several ways to overcome those: 1- increase the dose of seroxat AFTER discussing it with your doctor, 2- start psychotherapy and/or 3- do a c... Read More
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Could a 3 year drug addict stop taking drugs after going to rehab for a short time or is my friend lying to me and still taking drugs?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Drug addiction is a difficult condition to treat and people usually relapse SEVERAL times before getting fully sober. Having said that, yes some people can become clean and sober from the first time. ... Read More
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Where can I get a proper diagnosis if have depression and disorders? I tried to do this in the past only to find myself getting multiple sessions without getting diagnosed.
2 Answers
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- A psychiatrist will spend time with you examining you and should be able to provide you a diagnosis at the end of the session. Very rarely it may take more than one session to reach a diagnosis but de... Read More
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Does staying alone all day at work cause depression or affect the social condition, I mean social skills?
Dr. Mostafa Odeh,
Psychiatry
- Staying alone at work, particularly if you are happy doing that neither precipitates depression nor affects social skills
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Every now and then I get this rush of anger and anxiety and little sounds make me want to break things and I feel like I'm shaking inside and my chest tightens. I have a history of anxiety.
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Dr. Mostafa Odeh,
Psychiatry
- Nervousness and intolerance to high sounds are important symptoms of underlying depressive illness. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist and I am sure he will help you especially that you have alrea... Read More
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I'm very depressed even though I saw a Psychiatrist for 2 months and he gave me cipralex 15mg, lexopam 2 mg. It's been six months now and I'm still depressed, what should I do?
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Dr. Mostafa Odeh,
Psychiatry
- Hello, you have to consult your psychiatrist and he will help you. There are a lot of alternative methods to help patients who have not responded well to the first trial of antidepressants and I am su... Read More
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