Ask 1,000+ licensed doctors anonymously
0/150
I once got g.warts after an abortion. Was that breakout due to it? I treated it with a cream, will i ever see them again? How & when do they come out?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD), so you have caught the virus from your partner. This ... Read More
•
Does smoking affect acid reflux?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes indeed, smoking can worsen acid reflux and must be avoided.
•
I always had a hard time sleeping. Lately, I became severely insomniac like now I haven't slept in 24 hours and I'm a university student.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Sleep hygiene is a number of measures or habits necessary to maintain normal, refreshing, quality nighttime sleep and full daytime alertness.Poor sleep habits are quite, and these include staying up t... Read More
•
She is a girl 5 yrs old didn't find uti found white blood cells was tested came back with a good amount of bacteria doing a culture what could it be
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The urine analysis where the white blood cells were detected does not always show the presence of the bacteria. The urine culture, however, is the gold standard for the diagnosis of urinary tract infe... Read More
•
I was advised to take a multivitamin to compliment my weight loss diet (provided by a nutritionist). What is the best time to take the pill?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- there is no optimal time of the day for vitamin intake, so you may take the pill whenever you prefer. But it's best that you stick to a particular time so that you do not forget to take the vitamin su... Read More
•
Would you recommend plastic surgery on the toes? If yes, is it an easy surgery with good results? Any idea how much it costs?
2 Answers
Dr. Samer Domloge,
Plastic Surgery
- It depends on the type of the problem you have.If the case is Hallux Valgus deformity the problem can be solved by an orthopedic surgeon.
•
Lil one 5yrs tested for uti came back negative a few white blood cells cultured it came back with a pretty good amount of bacteria what could it be
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Is your little one a boy or a girl? And if it's a boy is he circumcised?
•
Could someone with high IQ + high achievements to be afflicted with ADHD / ADD? If yes, what would be the telltale signs clinicians look for?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Yes of course he/she can. In fact having a high IQ will delay the diagnosis as the person would find ways to deal with their ADD without affecting their life. Once they enter university
however or sta... Read More
•
My friend says she has anxiety. She suffers from depression as the psychiatrist told her. What can I know more about anxiety? How to deal with her?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- There are several sites that can provide you info about anxiety. Check: http://www.mindclinics.org/english/home/illnesses/list-of-illnesses/anxiety or http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/default.htm or... Read More
•
No didnt use permethrine or lindal. Should i try them or keep using eurax? I heard lindal has side effects
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You need to discuss the therapeutic options with your treating physician AND abide by the hygiene measures I have detailed in my previous response. And yes, lindale has significant adverse effects hen... Read More
•
