My mom suffers from hemiplegia caused by a stroke 5 years ago, due to high blood pressure. Is a trip to Tokyo ok? since its over 16h flight?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In principle, if the blood pressure is maintained under control (through diet, exercise, and medication), your mother is not on oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and... Read More
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Is deep vein thrombosis a deadly disease? Can the blood clot actually travel through the blood to the heart or lungs and cause a stroke?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Most cases of DVT resolve spontaneously and without complication. But please do not confuse DVT with superficial varico... Read More
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I get heat stroke symptoms whenever I'm exposed to sunlight (it can even be a pn a cold day). I'm hydrated, other bright lights don't bother me, I don't burn/tan. Can sun allergies occur without rash?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- As I have previously explained, and based upon your description of symptoms, this is a form of eye sensitivity to light (photophobia) that is most likely associated with migraine headache, and it seem... Read More
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Can I take Primolut if my family has a history of heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer and high cholesterol?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- PRIMOLUT N should not be used in the presence of the conditions listed
below, which are derived also from information on progestogen-only products
and combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Should any... Read More
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The AMA just recognized obesity as a disease. What are the pros and cons of such a decision? Is it a step forward to improve people's health?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you consider the morbidities associated with obesity, like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, categorizing obesity as a disease is a great preemptive measure. If you fight obesity you&#... Read More
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Im same person who asked about stroke im having chest & abdominal pain, pulse at back of my neck, falling on slide like feeling in my heart and today room spinned
2 Answers
Dr. Georges Saade,
Cardiology
- Check your blood pressure and get done an ECG
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Hi Dr. I ve worked nonstop with no rest or sleep,i stayed 24 hours nervous.In the morning i had chest pain couldnt carry my weight or utter a word no strength whatsoever,was it a stroke?age 33 woman
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- no it's not a stroke. this is from exhaustion. your body needs to rest and so does your brain. all your function will back to normal after you have a good sleep and rest. plus you are too young f... Read More
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