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When can a woman engage in sexual relations after giving birth?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- The ideal recommended time is 6 weeks after normal vaginal delivery, although some could earlier without a problem, like after 4 weeks.
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I always have tension headaches and the only way to feel better is taking Solpadeine during my headache crisis. What should I do to avoid it?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Solpadeine is not the best choice for your headaches. There are better options but these need to have a check up and face to face discussion.
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A 65 year old woman wakes up with a blood pressure of 16/8 and a headache, but during the day, bp is normal at 12/8 without any headache. Why?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- You could be having high blood pressure problem. Your numbers in the morning are high. Blood pressure is usually higher in the morning. I recommend you get checked and probably get a 24 hrs monitoring... Read More
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Baby 8 months old, started standing up & crawling a month ago. His teeth didn't show yet and he cries a lot at night, keep turning left and right.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Based upon the developmental milestones that your baby has already achieved, it is likely that he may be teething, and that this irritability is one of the signs of teething. But this cannot be determ... Read More
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Baby 8 months, eats 3 times milk 210 ml w/rice or biscuits & 2 times cerelac/cereal. Tried feeding him mashed veggies, didn't work. What to do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Solid food introduction in infants requires patience and perseverance. You need to keep trying one time after another. Try for three consecutive days, and if your baby insisted on refusing to eat the ... Read More
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I was bitten by a mosquito 24h ago. My hand got swollen, red, and itchy. The swelling is spreading to my wrist and the bones near the bite area hurt.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This description sounds like an exaggerated allergic reaction to the insect bite . An oral anti histamine and a topical antibiotic cream may be indicated, but this cannot be determined without direct ... Read More
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Is it normal to have a period lighter than usual after Orgametril?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, of course. It's a medicine that decreases the endometrium thickness with time, so periods become less heavy. But it's not used much anymore. Newer and natural progesterone drugs are better.
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Do apples cause constipation?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Apples may indeed cause constipation, especially if consumed peeled. Apples are rich in fibers. While fibers are known for their effectiveness in enhancing bowel movement since they form a bulk of ind... Read More
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Had the flu a week ago & for the past few days been feeling that phlegm's stuck in my throat. Tried spitting/swallowing it but in vain. What to do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- First and foremost, make sure you drink a lot of fluids. Taking an oral mucolytic, which is a medication that makes the phlegm more loose, can also help. Another helpful measure is to inhale water vap... Read More
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What are the symptoms of a tooth abscess?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Mainly pain, swelling associated sometimes with fever
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