Dad is 77 years old, heart surgery few years ago, nothing serious since + clean tests.Slight arthritis which affected his back a bit.His fingers are always numb and cant hold and feel with them, why?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- numbness in both hands is probably of cervical origin
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Dear Doctor, My wife is pregnant and I need to see if it's safe to make epidural, because i am afraid if she got the epidural and the baby will be also affected.If there is a risk for the baby I don't
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Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- Nothing is 100% safe but its benefits clearly outweigh the risks. Risks to your wife include infection and spinal headache (very low risk).
Risk to the baby is very low. The fetal distress is directl... Read More
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How risky is to have asthma and do liposuction?
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Asthma is a medical condition that has to be looked at when undergoing any surgery. to undergo liposuction safely, your asthma has to be welle controlled with no major recent crisis. If it is planned ... Read More
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Is there a cure or Nahjh surgery to cut the auditory nerve
Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- There is not enough information to answer this question. Do you have hearing loss?
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Had my Cubital tunnel operation 5 month ago. my elbow where i had the surgery is still numb and the incision mark is purple and itchy at times.. what's going on?
Dr. Mohamed Al Jazzar,
Anesthesiology
- i think it is not unusual to feel this but for sure you should consult your surgeon who did the operation.
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I am considering Rhinoplasty and I've been hearing about different techniques being done; some with no bruising and partial anesthesia. What is the best and safest method?
4 Answers
Dr. Raffi Jil-Hagopian,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- There are different strokes for different folks!
Rhinoplasty is an art, and the surgeon mastering it is an artist. Regardless of the techniques used, what matters is the satisfying long lasting result... Read More
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What are the chances of staying awake and not being able to move under anesthesia?
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Dr. Mohamed Al Jazzar,
Anesthesiology
- It is a known complication during general anesthesia. The incidence of awareness under anesthesia is variable. Usually it is rare; it depends on the surgical setting and the physiological status of th... Read More
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Hi from 2 months i hd c-section till now i feel that my belly above the wound is still anesthetic with little pain
Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- Nerves that run quite close to the edge of a c-section incision can be bruised or crushed or even cut. Sometimes when these nerves are cut both numbness and pain can result, a condition called anesthe... Read More
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Do patients talk under anesthesia ? It worries me that doctor can investigate into my personal life while iam asleep
Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- It is extremely rare for patients to talk under anesthesia. Some patients talk a little while losing consciousness. One anesthesia medication was popularly known as the ‘truth drug’ and wa... Read More
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