Hi dr mon enfant ( 5 ans ) a fait 6 fois une dure infection de la gorge cette annee et parfois il a sentis mal au pieds est ce qu'il faut etre opere?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Recurrent tonsillar infections that occur three or more times per year despite proper treatment with antibiotics is one of the relative (not absolute) indications for removing the tonsils surgically (... Read More
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Hi dr i want to ask about nexium if its good medicine or it has side effects for child 5 years
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Nexium (esomeprazole ) is a medication that works on decreasing the amount of stomach acid production. It is considered a safe drug for the use in infants and children, when indicated. The ... Read More
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If he needs surgery, is it still possible to do it at the age of 5 years?
Dr. Edward Riachy,
Pediatric Surgery
- Yes of course it's possible. Here's the latest recommended timeline:
- If it's a retractile testis (ascenseur) : No operation needed
- If it's a true newborn undescended testis: ... Read More
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My son is 5 years old and he usually puts his hands on his penis when watching tv or sitting. Why? and how shall I react or what shall I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Masturbation in a child of this age is a normal behavior as long as it does not cause distress, there are no other sexual behaviors, and the child is otherwise well and developing normally. Children w... Read More
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I found lice in my daughter's hair. I'm afraid because I have to wash everything in the house and I don't know how to deal with this situation and find the source of these parasites. What to do?
2 Answers
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- Wash everybody's hair, iron well the staff in contact with her head (pillow, hats...) and put all her toys with fur or hair in a plastic bag that you will close for 7 days.
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Even if the dog has had all his vaccinations, she still has to continue the shots? Cause she already had DtP-hib?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Yes, it is necessary to be vaccinated so you get an immunity for 9 years. So if ever you are bitten in the future, you are immuned.
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A dog bit my daughter 14 days ago; she was given 2 vaccine shots the 1st day & after a week, had another shot. The dog turned out to be vaccinated, she still has 2shots. Does she have to take them?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- The dog must be kept under observation for 6 weeks. She has to complete her vaccination to get an immunity for 9 years.
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What is autism??
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- Autism is a word that refers to a wide range of developmental disorders that affect a child's behaviour,communication and social skills.This group of disorders makes up what doctors call the auti... Read More
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What are the signs of autism in an infant?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Among the signs of autism in an infant (12 to 18 months) are:
withdrawal from people including parent, an obsessive desire for preservation of sameness, a skillful and even affectionate relation to in... Read More
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