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Ma soeur a un taux augmenté du LDH (enzyme?). C'est quoi?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- L'interpretation de ce teste ne peut etre faite que dans le cadre clinique, surtout q'un taux augmente de LDH peut avoir plusieurs raisons.
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His glucose is controlled but he hasn't started insulin treatment. He recently discovered he has diabetes & is eating 3 healthy meals/day (no sugar).
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you mean to say that you father's condition is controlled by lifestyle changes (diet plus exercise) alone, then this is most likely pre-diabetes rather than the full blown diabetes.The weight loss ... Read More
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What is Modafinil? Is it true it's a smart drug with no side effects?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Modafinil (PROVIGIL) is a wakefulness-promoting medication. It is indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with certain disease conditions... Read More
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My dad has been diagnosed with diabetes, he is losing weight even though he is eating regularly. Is there any solution for this?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Has your father been started on insulin treatment? Is his blood glucose well controlled? What kind of foods is he consuming (is he totally avoiding sugars and carbs)?
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Why does stress cause aching in the heart and the left hand?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- Stress releases a hormone in the body that can affect several organs including the heart and lungs. If you have an anxiety attack, you can feel chest pain, heart racing (beating fast), tingling in you... Read More
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A friend with pancreas & liver cancer early stage heard about cancer therapy in Lebanon by freezing cancer cells. Is it effective? Any advice?
Dr. Joseph Kattan,
Oncology & Hematology
- Cryotherapy (kill cells by Hypothermia) heattherapy (by hyperthermia) or radiofrequency, are three different techniques acting locally on the tumor. Their indication and efficacy are the same as the s... Read More
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The third test is testosterone test.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Testosterone level is also normal for an adult male. Mind you, lab tests should be interpreted within the clinical picture of each patient.
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I am 25y male I've done endocrine tests and was wondering if the results are normal, Free T4: 1.27(0.82-1.63) TSH: 3.40 (0.38-4.31) Test:747 (262-870)
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Free T4 and TSH levels are indeed normal. But what is the 3rd test?
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Ana men sene ma3e hypo w wazne 90kg w 3am ekhod hayda ldawa bas hayda el week ana bel regle bas 3am bisir ma3e dawkha wbtemro2 lahza mabirakiz nazare
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- إذن أنت تأخذين Glucophage للتخفيف من الوزن. المشكلة الحالية هي أنك تعانين من حدوث إنخفاض في مستوى السكر في الدم لذا عليك مراجعة طبيبك لتخفيف جرعة الدواء
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When I am dizzy my blood glucose is 83 and my pression is normal but I read that iron deficiency causes that plus I am on a diet & I have my period.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Dearest,A blood sugar of 83 after having already eaten is low. You still have not told me why you are on Glucophage. I cannot help you unless you provide me with complete information about your health... Read More
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