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I have a tiny lump in my breast tissue, near my sternum. Is there a way of telling if it is a cyst or something more serious without seeing a doctor and/or getting a mammogram?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is recommended that once you have detected a lump on self-breast examination to get yourself examined by a physician. Your doctor will then determine whether or not there is a need for a mammogram ... Read More
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Dr zakia what is vaginoplasty and can i do it while im delivering
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Vaginoplasty is a procedure that aims to "tighten
up" your vagina that's
become slack or loose from vaginal delivery or
aging. And yes this procedure may be performed once you have deli... Read More
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Baby 9 mnth, eats 6 meals a day : 3(each 200 ml milk), 3 could be fruits /veg /biscuits /yougurt,(homemade or from the pharmacy heroes, is it enough
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The main indicators of your baby's health are adequate gain in weight, length and head circumference on the growth curves. As long as your baby is following her/his conventional curve of growth and th... Read More
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Im delivering my second baby next week im scared i might get loose down there what can i ask my doctor to do to get me tighter after delivery ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes you may ask your obstetrician to perform a vaginoplasty after delivery.
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Took medicine for pain when bowel,bt stil can c flesh from anul wz itching and comes out biger when bowel,& dnt get back without pushing,solution plz
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The "flesh" that you see protruding out of the anal opening may be internal hemorrhoids that come out when you strain. You need to consult a surgeon on the matter.
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How to deal with ear pain for a ten years girl
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not possible to determine the specific cause of ear pain without direct examination of the ear. It could be an acute/ active infection like otitis media, trauma due to inappropriate use of cotto... Read More
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I gave birth 2 months ago. Getting really dizzy when I sit or get up. It feels like the world turns around. Is this anemia or vertigo?
Dr. Hanaa Itani,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It might be due to anemia especially if you lost blood during delivery or it might be secondary to lack of sleep and getting tired which are common if you have a 2 months old baby. Contact your doctor... Read More
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Simple convulsion applies to my son. Is an EEG required? No medication at this time? How often will it happen? Recurrence won't harm the brain?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No EEG is required at this stage. The main intervention is prevention: whenever your son develops a febrile illness, you need to closely monitor his temperature and kind of "catch" it before it rises,... Read More
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My son, 3years old had his 1st febrile convulsion in Jan 15, then Oct 27 & Dec 1. Should he see a Pediatric Neurologist & do an EEG?What are the risks
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that occur in young children only in association with an elevation of temperature. Young children between the ages of about 6 months and 5 years old are th... Read More
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Can i switch from aptamil to nido 1+ my baby is 1 and half year old ..is it as good as the others?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes you may switch to Nido 1 as long as your baby tolerates it. Starting the age of one year, switching to a regular cow milk formula becomes acceptable and does not impose hazards to your baby’s heal... Read More
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