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Under my left ear, on the neck, I feel a small ball (pea size) from inside. It isn't visible from outside... What can it be? It sometimes hurts...
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could be an inflamed lymph node. Lymph nodes are structures that harbor different types of white blood cells; they drain different parts of the body according to location. So for instance, if you... Read More
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Hi i just noticed red acne on my newborn face who is 11 days age what can i do? ( i brestfeed and he don't take arteficial milk)
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is erythema toxicum neonatorum, a benign self limited rash of allergic basis that occurs in the early period after birth and resolves within 5-14 days without leaving scars. You may notice small ... Read More
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My period is 7 days late.... my breast was sore but it was only sore for two days .... what does this mean ?
Dr. Julien Lahoud ,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Any physical or mental stress can delay the cycle. ( weight loss, weight gain , over working, travel...)
It is also important to rule out a pregnancy before anything else.
If this delay happens only ... Read More
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I am 7 days period late.... is this normal ??? I
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Stress, whether physical (working for long hours, harsh dieting) or psychological, can very much affect your hormones and thus your menstrual period. If you're having physical signs of your cycle... Read More
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My toe nail seems soft on the side where it attaches to skin.. It looks like the toe has gotten under the skin. Its swollen but dsnt ache much. (Same condition on both feet) what could it be?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This is known as ingrown toe nail. What happens is that the nail, due to hereditary factors, recurrent trauma (from poorly fitted shoes), or obesity, starts to grow on its lateral sides outside the na... Read More
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Dr.zakia: 3 years ago my b12 vit. was under level .i made one shot b12 and evry 4 months i did a blood test and it was at the average until this year it became 400/800.why i had this deficiency b4?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Vitamin B12, or cobalamin deficiency, may result from various causes. To know the exact cause in your case, more informationis needed.
Here are the most likely causes of B12 deficiency in an adult - ... Read More
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Hi doctors just wanna ask i have been on androcure and aldactone since 2 months for hirsutism , how much time to see an effect?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Androcur and Aldactone decrease the production of androgens, the hormones that cause the increase in body hair. However thisccombination is not adequate - you also need to be on oral contraceptive pil... Read More
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Hi,i had an infection in my toe nail and i treated it using fucidin and pills but my nail turned out to be yellow and it seems like a normal nail is developing under the yellow one.is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes it's expected. The new nail will grow and push the old nail off. Just make sure that you keep it dry, covered, and to avoid trauma (especially from shoes). And once the old nail comes off, a... Read More
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Whats the best therapy to kill worms in rhe stomach??
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Mebendazole (Vermox) is usually effective against most of the worms that infect the gastrointestinal tract. The dosage depends on the exact type of worms you have: stool analysis (may need to repeat i... Read More
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I always wear open sandals and shoes and always dry my feet directly after swimming or taking a shower. If it is a fungus condition wouldn't i suffer frm other symptoms? Since its been a long time
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Not necessarily - the infection can be limited to the nail bed, and sometimes despite being diligent regarding hygiene and keeping your feet dry.
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