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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics 28 years experience
Yes: Since most vaccines are given as injections, it is normal for any age person to have fever and soreness after administration. If it persists more than... Read More
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Uncertain: There is not enough literature to assess the safety of Prozac (fluoxetine) at any dose while breastfeeding.
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Chewable, No Gummies: A chewable multivitamin with iron is the best option. Gummy vitamins are not complete. For an adolescent girl, i would also want to make sure she is g... Read More
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Yes: Although it is commonly thought you cannot, breastfeeding is not adequate birth control.
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Yes: There is no danger from eating spicy foods, however if your baby seems fussy or gassy after those meals, you may have to eliminate or minimize those f... Read More
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Yes: The disease or risk of disease is usually fatal. No problems have been found with administering the vaccine to pregnant or breast feeding women.
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Possibly: Obesity, like many conditions can be cause by a variety and combination of factors. Common causes are too much activity and/or too little physical act... Read More
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No: Approximately 5% of children develop a rash a few weeks after the MMR vaccine. This is considered normal and is not an allergic or adverse reaction. I... Read More
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Vocal Cord Problem: Persistent hoarseness in a newborn is not considered normal and should always be checked out by a pediatrician and possibly a specialist. It can be ca... Read More
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Any age but don't: It is not harmful to take even a newborn to the movies. However, unless your local theater has a "family showing" please think of others. The odds are... Read More
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Antifungal Medicine: Thrush is a common yeast infection in the mouth of young children, especially if they have recently been on antibiotics. It appears as a thick white e... Read More
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Call Your Doctor: Most babies enjoy eating solid foods, although most have some dislikes. If your baby will not eat solid foods by 6 months old, your pediatrician shoul... Read More
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Most do with time.: The answer depends on the birthmark. If it is flat and on the forehead or eyelids, it is called a nevus flammus and usually disappears by 2 years old.... Read More
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Many Possible Causes: An infant could be irritable simply because they are tired, hungry or need to be changed. However, irritability could also indicate pain, illness, aci... Read More
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Yes: Most antibiotics are safe while breastfeeding, but some are not. Make sure the prescribing physician knows you are breastfeeding. If you have a concer... Read More
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Mastitis: Milk fever is an old term for mastitis, or inflammation and/or infection of the breast. Your breast(s) may be warm, tender or red. You may feel sick a... Read More
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No: Unfortunately this is too difficult a question to answer more in depth without more information. There are too many variables to give a universal numb... Read More
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Yes: This is commonly known as a sucking callous and should not be causing any pain. No treatment is required. If your baby seems uncomfortable, they shoul... Read More
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Yes: Certain food have been shown to make babies gassy or fussy. If you think your diet is affecting your child, some common culprits include caffeine, hig... Read More
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Depends on ethnicity: Approximately 1 of every 5000 births is affected by sickle cell disease, but it is 1 out of 500 for infants of african-american background.
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Yes: Most studies indicate that both types of flu vaccinations are equivalent, and some studies indicate that the nasal version might actually provide bett... Read More
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None: Assuming you are asking about childhood onset or juvenile diabetes, there is no cure. However there is ongoing research. Who knows what the future hol... Read More
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Yes: Although most children have more teeth at that age, having only 4 is not unusual and is normal. There is a strong possibility that your child will los... Read More
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1 Year: Pacifiers are soothing for most babies , and some studies link their use to decreased sids risk. However after 1, the benefits are questionable and th... Read More
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Call Your Doctor: Bleeding from the stump could be a part of the normal healing process or could be caused by scar tissue, also known as an umbilical granuloma. Althoug... Read More
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Yes: Although most head injuries at this age are not serious, an exam is necessary to rule out any problems. Sometimes a child will vomit just from being u... Read More
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Unlikely: Most babies with an ear infection appear mildly ill, or have recently been sick. Also, it is common for babies to "play" with their ears. If your baby... Read More
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Proper positioning: Since 1992, when the usa started putting babies to sleep on their backs, there has been an increase in temporary flattening of the head (plagiocephaly... Read More
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Warm wash cloth: Gently wiping with a warm, wet wash cloth is the best method. If the crusting is persistent, the skin around the eye is red or your baby's eyes are bl... Read More
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2-3 Weeks: Baby acne is a common, self-limited condition that does not require treatment, but can be lessened with the application of a weak steroid cream. Acne ... Read More
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A warm wash cloth: Gently wiping with a warm, wet wash cloth is the best method. If the crusting is persistent, the skin around the eye is red or your baby's eyes are bl... Read More
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Clear to White: Newborn girls will normally have a clear to white vaginal discharge for the first several days after birth. Of note, the discharge may turn to a pink ... Read More
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No: It is not normal for your child to cry whenever they move their neck. They should be examined immediately to rule out a serious condition, such as men... Read More
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Bone pain, weakness: Rickets is a weakening of the bones due to a deficiency of vitamin d and/or calcium. Symptoms include bone pain, which in an infant may present as fus... Read More
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Wide Variation: With medical advancements, smaller and younger preemies are surviving. Sometimes as early as 21-22 weeks, but babies up to 37 weeks are technically pr... Read More
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Tdap, Usually: Unless there is a specific reason not to vaccinate against pertussis (whooping cough) such as a previous allergic reaction, tdap is preferred. Current... Read More
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No one knows.: However, the risk of sids (sudden infant death syndrome) is greatest in the first 6 months of life, and is significantly increased by putting your bab... Read More
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No: If it happens infrequently it is unlikely to be a concern. However, if it is persistent or becoming more frequent, it can be a sign of reflux, breathi... Read More
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Yes, but rarely.: Scaling of the scalp could have many possible causes, including tinea capitis (ringworm). If tinea is not treated, it can cause scarring and possibly ... Read More
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Usually Normal: Babies normally have purple feet and hands, which is why they get 9's on the apgar test instead of 10's. However if the baby has purple or bluish skin... Read More
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2-4 weeks: If the rash lasts longer than this, seems to be getting worse, or appears to be bothering your baby, she should be examined.
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No: If it happens infrequently it is unlikely to be a concern. However, if it is persistent or becoming more frequent, it can be a sign of reflux, breathi... Read More
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Definitely Not: Eczema is an allergic condition of the skin and is by definition, not contagious. However, eczematous skin is more prone to infection, and if infected... Read More
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2 Sizes: There are two sizes. The Epipen (epinephrine) jr. Is 0.15mg and is intended for patients up to 60 pounds. The Epipen (epinephrine) is 0.3mg and is for... Read More
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All Children: There are actually 3 meningitis vaccines. Two, Prevnar (pneumococcal vaccine) (pneumococcal) and hib (haemophilus), are typically given at 2, 4 and 6 ... Read More
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No: Interferons are proteins that do help your body's immune system fight viruses and tumors but they function differently from vaccinations.
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No: Although your infant should not be in any pain, they may require physical therapy, or possibly surgery to regain full function of their arm.
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Viral Infection: Croup describes an inflammation of the windpipe, that can be caused by many different viruses. Typical symptoms include a barky cough and noisy breath... Read More
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Anthing they want: A child diagnosed with a life threatening illness deserves and needs any age appropriate gift. They need all the distractions possible from the daily ... Read More
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Medication: Unfortunately, if your child has adhd, natural treatments are not shown to be effective. Reducing sugar and caffeine are always a good idea, but only ... Read More
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He treated my child perfectly.
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Thanks. Ped thinks it is over eating, and seems fine nown that we are keeping better track of how much formula amd food he is eating. :)
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I'm taking Effexor and Celexa for depression w/SOME success. I KNOW that counseling should be added as well,BUT I can't get one NOW.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
Children's Medical Center, Dallas
Awards
Star Community Newspapers Readerâs Choice Awards: Best Pediatrician in Collin County 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013
D Magazine: âBest Pediatric Specialists in Dallasâ
Texas Monthly Magazine: âTexas Super Doctorsâ 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 20013, 2014
Affiliations
Medical Center Of Plano
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
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