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What kind of allergy test
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Respiratory allergies which cause chronic symptoms of runny nose, itchiness, congestion, post-nasal drip, cough, and propensity to easily contract respiratory infections, can be detected by running a ... Read More
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I had 5 seizures in the past 3 years where my whole body undergoes spasm for 7 mins then is relieved by itself, what could it be?(No loss of awareness
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- When convulsions occur in an adult, an extensive investigation by a neurologist is required. Detailed history of the medical condition of the patient, the pattern of the convulsions (if they involve o... Read More
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I had anxiety for about 5 months. I'm thinking about doing things that I would have never imagined I would do. I think I have OCD. Can you help me?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Hi,Yes of course we can help.
Anxiety is present among 18% of the Lebanese population. OCD is less frequent but could really affect your life... The good news, we know very well how to treat OCD. Good... Read More
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Why do I get bowl movements everytime I drink green tea? I don't feel the same when I drink black tea or other herbal infusions.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Green tea is known to have the ability to stimulate bowel movement, especially if you drink it first thing in the morning.
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Hematocrit 52.40% high, mch 26,10 low and mch 31.70 low. Dr. said I should donate blood but not share my results. Is it unethical? Symptoms: itching.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This depends on the reason why your doctor asked you not to disclose the reason for donating blood, and if this blood will be used in patients after you donate it or if it will be discarded. A blood w... Read More
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I have a thin red/black line on the bottom of my toe nail. What does it mean? Should I be worried?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Have you sustained any kind of direct trauma to your toe? Or have you just started wearing a new pair of shoes that could be a bit tighter than you would like to feel comfortable? This dark line could... Read More
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How to deal with the sandstorm in Lebanon and avoid catching diseases, especially that I have a history of shortness of breath and tachycardia?
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- You need to prevent exposure, stay indoor and if needed to go out, put a mask and start a treatment with your doctor for your shortness of breath so that it is not worsened by the sand storm.
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I've had the flu for a month and I am not getting better. I also have sinusitis, what should I do?
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- Yes could be a sinusitis and also could be a kind of allergy.You need to consult a specialist and do a chest X ray and sinus X ray as well as tests for allergy
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I have an eye wrinkle and I don't want to treat it with Botox injection. Is there another solution to reduce them?
Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- Yes, laser for the wrinkles.
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What are the current possible corrective options for keratoconus? And what is the best one to get rid of annoying hard lenses since 11 years?
Dr. Salem Abu Alghanam,
Ophthalmology
- You can go for cross linking or corneal rings and Lasik after or a corneal transplant.
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