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Hello, I have been coughing since 3 days... i was taking toplexil just at night. Today i got ambroxol 30mg, can i still take the toplexil with it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Taking two anti-tussive medications at a time is not recommended, keeping in mind that these medications are not always helpful. Stick to one drug, do not combine both. You may also try honey, one tea... Read More
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I have been overworked for the past couple of months and consuming fatty foods on a daily basis, my weight has dropped by 5 kilos. What is the reason?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The most likely explanation is that you are expending calories that exceed your daily intake. If however you are experiencing other symptoms, such as inexplicable body aches, new onset pallor, feeling... Read More
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Excuse me, I've asked why I have a harsh salty taste in the back of my throat a week ago and no one has answered me. Can I get an answer please?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There could be a number of various reasons for this salty taste in your mouth, starting from dehydration (if you do not drink enough fluids), to post nasal drip (in case you suffer from chronic allerg... Read More
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Can I take a pregnancy test when I am bleeding? Is the result accurate?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Sure no problem, you can do the urine pregnancy test.
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Ihave pcos but regular period since maturity & normal hormons does it affect gettin pregnant tryin since 11months had 1week low bhcg miscarried 9days
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- For sure pcos may interfere with ovulation and ability to get pregnant. If you are not able to achieve pregnancy since 11 month, i suggest to use ovulation induction agents and to follow with ovulatio... Read More
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But how can i a pregnancy test if the bleeding isnt stopping
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- The first impression is dysfunctional bleeding but everytime a female sexually active not on contraception who presents with irregular bleeding, 1st thing need to rule out pregnancy, the reason behind... Read More
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I'm having trouble sleeping at night and it's been a while during the day I'm feeling tired and seeing black point for a second.
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Check if you're taking any medication that may cause sleep disturbances. Try to follow a healthy sleep pattern (not to sleep a lot during the day), not to eat, or drink caffeinated beverages before sl... Read More
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Had my period twice a mnth bs l o i am bleeding max 2 hours / day betwa2if w bterja3 when it stops fi brown colour w this situatiom mbalche frm 6 days
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- No need to worry, if sexually active just do pregnancy test... During heavy bleeding episodes can use tranexamic acid or dicynone tablets up to 2-3 times a day... Regulate your period with progestatio... Read More
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Hi, I am 18 years old and I am having hair fall. I am using Androanagen tablets,t hey hav side effects ? Masturbation cause hair fall?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Sure one of the less common side effects for androgens are hair loss...Now androgen tablets haves numerous side effects esp if taken without clear medical supervision nd if in high doses.. Stomach pai... Read More
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So the 2nd time the period began very light but towards the ends (6 day) its heavy is that normal? When can it stop?
Dr. Bassem Skaff,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Its not normal to have irregular period or intermenstrual spotting.. Follow the instructions in the 1st answer. If this happens once, No need to worry, we can regulate this by using progestation... Read More
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