Dr. Malek Tabbara
Surgery
Fairly large mole above my belly button. Mostly light brown with inside patch of dark brown. Chicken McNugget shaped. Annoying and unnecessary.
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- Should be removed if:
1- atypical: changing in color, starting to get bigger size>>6mm, irregular border, shades of color
2- or for cosmetic reason
Once removed it will be sent to pathology to make s... Read More
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Been suffering from severe abdominal/stomach pain for the past 2 days with bloating & constipation. Should I see a doctor or take any medication?
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- Even if you think you are constipated if you have a severe abdominal pain i prefer you see a doctor ASAP. Don't wait till it get worse!
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But I don't have sweating problems.
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- I assumed sweating as you mentioned that this problem was since you were a kid.
Other causes of cold feet could be diabetes, atherosclerosis, thyroid disease, peripheral vascular disease and periphera... Read More
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When reversing back the mini gastric bypass, does the body return normal without problems?
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- Reversal of minigastric bypass means undergowing another operation and eventually having to face risk of complications of this operation such as anastomotic leak, intraabdominal abscess, infection...
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Since I was a kid and I had always cold feet. Of course not summer time. I am 45 now and still have the same . Anything to be done for such cases?
Dr. Malek Tabbara,
Surgery
- What you are describing consist of a condition called hyperhidrosis. Botox injection in the area causing trouble could help. These injections will need to be repeated periodically depending on your sy... Read More
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About Dr. Malek Tabbara
Graduated as an MD from Lebanese University
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
