Ask 1,000+ licensed doctors anonymously
0/150
What is Crohn's disease and how can affect me if I have fractures?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the intestines. The two major types of IBD are: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Crohn's Disease causes inflammatio... Read More
•
My mom's been coughing for 2 weeks or so. She took antibiotics but in vain. Now she's on cortisone treatment. Is it a good idea? She didn't see a dr.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is time that your mother got examined by a physician and stopped self-prescription of medications. This is a very dangerous practice. A proper examination of the chest and lungs is necessary (liste... Read More
•
How to treat/reduce wrinkles around the eye area? I don't want to treat it with Botox injections. Is there another solution?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You may start with making sure your body is well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate sleep.
•
I'm experiencing some symptoms which could be the flu but I'm not sure. Can a blood test reveal if I have HiV or any other disease?
2 Answers
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- It could be flu but if you have any possible reasons to fear HIV, a simple test can rule it out.
•
Her blood tests were fine. In this case, is it useful to start taking Rigendiet for example?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- I am in no position to prescribe anything. if the blood tests were all normal and the hair loss is significant, it would be worthwhile to consult a dermatologist to make sure no rare disorders exist a... Read More
•
I'm 16 years old and I've been masturbating once a day since I was 12. I have a loose memory & a change in mentality. Does this cause a brain illness?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Daily masturbation has no effect on the memory. When you face such problems, in your age, we think of use of steroids, which is fairly common among bodybuilders, or use of illicit drugs, and in some c... Read More
•
My wife is facing some hair loss. She is in good health, no health issues at all. Any advice?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In case of hair loss, we initially need to rule out possible underlying organic causes. Mainly, we think of two entities: 1- Iron-deficiency anemia, especially in women of the reproductive age gr... Read More
•
Which doctor should i visit if i have a hamstring moderate pain due to sports? Is it dangerous?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A good family physician can help you figure out the underlying cause of the pain; could be a micro-tear in the muscle or a tendinitis, depending on the mechanism of injury and what exact movements pre... Read More
•
Been suffering from severe abdominal/stomach pain for the past 2 days with bloating & constipation. Should I see a doctor or take any medication?
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- Even if you think you are constipated if you have a severe abdominal pain i prefer you see a doctor ASAP. Don't wait till it get worse!
•
But I don't have sweating problems.
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- I assumed sweating as you mentioned that this problem was since you were a kid.
Other causes of cold feet could be diabetes, atherosclerosis, thyroid disease, peripheral vascular disease and periphera... Read More
•
