Dr. Judy Matta
Pediatrics
When is it safe for the New Born to travel long distance (i.e: come back from Canada or USA to Lebanon)? Is 1 or 2 weeks enough or more? Will the change in pressure irritate his ears?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- If your newborn has no medical concerns, you can travel with your baby from day 1 but there is always the risk of exposing the newborn to possible infections on a crowded airplane. His immune systems ... Read More
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Is it okay to drink coffee first thing in the morning if I have reflux?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- If you already have reflux, drinking coffee in the morning on an can aggravate your condition. The caffeine in the coffee relaxes the ring-like muscle, called the lower esophageal sphincter that exis... Read More
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What causes autism?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- Causes of autism are not yet fully understood, but scientists believe that genes and environmental factors are involved. Some studies have suggested that autism could be caused by viruses, allergies, ... Read More
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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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How can someone have white hair at age 23?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- Hair turns grey or white when the hair follicles fail to produce melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. Starting to see white hair early can be due to:
- Heredity: if your mom or dad had whit... Read More
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Hi, My girl is 1 year and 4 months old. She refuses to eat anything from a spoon unless it is mashed AND when distracted. I have tried everything to make her eat solid food. any recommendations? thx
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- Your baby refusing to eat when you try to spoon feed her can be frustrating..Relax..your little baby is growing up and refusing to eat from a spoon is just part her natural progression to feeding hers... Read More
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Hi im a new mom for a 2 months baby boy, i work from 7am to 4pm five days/week his grandma take care of him, im afraid my son may love her more than me?how can i increase the bonding with him?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- I understand your concern but I must reassure you that your baby will always have a special mother-child bond which cannot be replaced by anyone else. Your baby recognizes your smell, your voice and ... Read More
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My baby girl have alerjic from milk allergy what kind of milk better for this case?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- If you are sure your baby has allergy to milk which can have various symptoms such as rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, crying when feeding, and less commonly blood in stools or respiratory symptoms, you sh... Read More
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What is the cause of burning eyes?
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- Burning eyes can have many causes. It can be due to :
- exposure to dust, smoke, chemical irritants, hair spray etc
-allergies to pollen, dust, pet dander etc
-can be a symptom of an eye condition suc... Read More
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Thx dr. Juddy..So u dont advise me to eat food and directly drink those kinds of tea..right??i shall wait at least 1 hr before idrink any of them???
Dr. Judy Matta,
Pediatrics
- yes wait at least one hour after a meal and let the tea intake be moderate, ie max 3 cups per day.
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About Dr. Judy Matta
Graduated as an MD from Balamand University
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
