Is taking sporanox bad if i have a high SGPT(ALT) level of 59 ?(for fungal infection) And btw, i am taking zoloft & bupropion. Thank you in advance,
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- Of course it is. We very rarely prescribe sporànox for fungal infection since it has too much side effects namely hepatic
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Why should I brush my teeth after using the inhaler for my asthma?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Some asthma inhalers contain steroids; these are known as inhaled corticosteroids, and they treat the inflammatory component of asthma (whereby the airways are inflamed and swollen which causes the wh... Read More
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For the past 3 weeks, my palm has been getting very dried despite the fact that I drink a good amount of water. I tried many moisturizers but no results. I do not suffer from dehydration.
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- If it doesn't respond to moisturizers then there are different possibilities such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection, postinfection, etc. Treatment would differ based on the cause... Read More
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I have a red bump on my toe that looks like a corn but it's not. How can I get rid of it?
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Book an appointment for examination and treatment.
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Why isn't it recommended to sleep with socks on?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- Leaving socks on all the time would increase the risk of fungal infection. However in winter, when it's cold weather and the humidity is less there is lower risk of such infections and they can b... Read More
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What are the consequences of untreated vaginal mycosis? Can I have names of medicines plz? I cannot visit a gynecologist..
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Vaginal mycosis is an infection by fungus organisms in the vaginal region, the treatment will certainly have anti-fungi medicine (suppository, pill, cream). Untreated vaginal mycosis may lead to conta... Read More
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My vagina hurts and it seems to have gotten swollen. It burns when I urinate and I have excess white discharge. What could be causing this?
Dr. Karim Nawfal,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- The white discharge might be a fungal infection (candida) and if this is confirmed by an examination a simple treatment cures it. However having burning on urination is a sign of a urinary infection a... Read More
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