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Fairly large mole above my belly button. Mostly light brown with inside patch of dark brown. Chicken McNugget shaped. Annoying and unnecessary.
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- Should be removed if:
1- atypical: changing in color, starting to get bigger size>>6mm, irregular border, shades of color
2- or for cosmetic reason
Once removed it will be sent to pathology to make s... Read More
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Has anyone heard of a probiotic supplement called vsl#3? It's been 3 years since my IBS diagnosis and I'm thinking of giving it a try. Any advice?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Vsl#3 is composed of Bifidobacterium and lactobacillus, which we call "commensal bacteria", "symbiotic bacteria" or "friendly bacteria", needed to maintain a healthy digestive tract. These bacter... Read More
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I have 2 spots on my hand, they are really itchy and they burn.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not possible to guess the exact type of skin lesion you are describing without examining it directly. These spots on your hand could be simple insect bites, or eczema (atopic dermatitis) especia... Read More
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My 19 yo son has been experiencing sleep paralysis. Symptoms and hallucinations that he described are scary. Should he see a doctor and which doctor?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Most cases of sleep paralysis do not require treatment beyond regulating sleep habits, meaning sleeping around the same time every night and getting 6-7 hours of solid sleep. Avoidance of stress and s... Read More
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My daughter 3 years frm abt 6 mnths she removed diaper but still put it @ night how can i let her take it off itscold in q8 should i start now or wait
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Children usually need more time to achieve nighttime dryness than to achieve daytime dryness. The first attempt of trying to leave your child without a diaper during the night relies on how ... Read More
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Can Drinking hot water risks implantation after embryo transfer in IVF treatment? will the temp affect the uterus temp
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- fluids (or food) you can ingest , even if hot, cannot har or burn the rest of your body
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Hi, do u recommend using VICTOZA for weight loss? what is the recommended dose for non diabetics and for how long i can use it?
2 Answers
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- Victoza is used for diabetic patients and incidentally decreases weight. So using it for weight control is an off-label indication
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Is it possible to get hemorrhoids from Diarrhea? I have white bumps on outside of anus. Does it require a surgery to remove? I am taking neoHealar.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hemorrhoids do not just occur as a consequence of diarrhea, but they definitely get irritated, swollen and painful due to diarrhea because of frequent passage of bowel movement. Regarding the white bu... Read More
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Can i get a vet help here? i guess dogs and human are similar. Can puking, tiredness and not eating be considered symptoms of depression or period?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This platform involves only human medical advice. There are not vets on board.
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I feel toothache in my molar just when I close my mouth, so is it caries ? and thanks.
2 Answers
Dr. Simon Haddad,
Dentistry
- A toothache confined to one single tooth, that only appears when teeth come in contact with each others, is usually due to an abcess (not necessarily with pus) located deep inside the bone around the ... Read More
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