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Pediatrics
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United States: Alabama, Florida, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Utah
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 19 years experience
Not good news: I wish i can say there was a definite natural remedy that works but ive never really saw one that worked for previous patients that used it. All studi... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Dermatitis: If simple OTC remedies don't improve, like Aquaphor, etc, then i would try a cortisone cream 2x/day for a week to see if it improves.
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Shoulder pain: Can be a strain that can take some time for it to heal. But you always have the potential of a rotator cuff tear. Based on not much improvement after... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Resp virus: Human metapneumovirus is a newly diagnosed, yet very common contagious viral upper respiratory infection. It basically is a sister virus to RSV (resp... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Coccyx pain: You can try those soft doughnut cushion seats to sit on. Advil (ibuprofen) for pain. Look online for stretching exercises. If not pain, see a chiro... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Contact lens: You might have an allergic conjunctivitis due to the contact lens and might need other drops. The pimple on the eyelid might be more of a stye, which... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Cold and cough: yes, 2 different classes of medicines. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine and robitussin cf is for cough and a decongestant.
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IBS: Should have nothing to do with one another. No correlation between the two.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Not anymore. My brother had a steel plate put in his chest as a kid and wasn't allowed to play sports for over a year. Nowadays, nothing is done. It d... Read More
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Yes: It's rare under age 2 to get strep, but is possible. I've seen a positive strep test in as young as a 4 month old.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Children: Pharyngitis is typically bacterial or viral, with strep being the most common bacterial cause, which is treated with antibiotics. If not strep, likel... Read More
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A female asked:
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Strep throat: Yes, its normal. Can take a few days to see improvement with the symptoms. If no improvement in 72 hrs then follow up with your doc.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Eczema: I would use it as a last resort. Try Aquaphor several times a day and hope that helps.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Skin rash: Rashes are always the hardest to diagnose without seeing it. Possibly something in the crib, or the detergent being used for the sheets are playing a... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Drowsiness: Have you been checked out by your doctor? You can have multiple issues that can cause this from infection, to a thyroid problem, to sleep apnea, etc.... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Gastroenteritis: Yes, if he wants to get give bland food, such as bananas, rice, applesauce,toast,plain pasta, broiled/grilled chicken. Avoid dairy and juice. Drinking... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Flu: just bc have chills doesn't necessarily mean we have the flu. if test came back negative, i don't think you need to treat with Tamiflu (oseltamivir).... Read More
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A female asked:
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Reflux: Sounds like this could be reflux. You should speak with your doctor to see if you need a trial of some reflux meds and/or see a gastroenterologist.
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Baby sleep: That is a lot of sleep. 10-12 hrs is ideal at night. Most toddlers will nap 1-3x/day, which can vary in length of time, sometimes can be for 3 hr str... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Vomiting: Can be multiple reasons as to why he's throwing up. Likely will be a stomach virus. Sometimes in this age group, vomiting can be the first sign of s... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Phlegm: The color doesn't always mean its a bacterial infection. Can still be a viral infection and when mucous sits in any orifice in the body for a prolong... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Constipation: Dr. Jonathan Jassey commented:
Not really, the anal fissure is very common with hard stools, and the painful spasms is likely due to the constipation ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Ear: Possibly could be wax, but if its very liquidy, then follow up with a doctor to get the ear checked to make sure there is no perforated eardrum from a... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Throat pain: Advil
extreme temperature changes of fluids, like hot fluids such as soup, tea,etc and cold fluids like ices, drinks, etc
rest
gargling with salt wate... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Abd pain: Has he seen a GI before? Could be gastritis. Does he take a lot of advil/motrin? Has he been tested for ulcers, either through stool tests or endosc... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Sleep: Melatonin works better prior to falling asleep. You can try that dosage for a week, if it doesnt work then you might have to increase it to 5-6 mg. If... Read More
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A member asked:
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GERD: Gastro esophageal reflux disease. Most babies spit up somewhat, but when they are in pain with it due to acid coming back up on them, then you can ha... Read More
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Coxsackie virus: Its a virus that can cause blisters in the mouth, on hands and feet. Will go away on its own. Might cause a high temp as well.
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Yes: Besides repeating the urine, good likelihood they will send you for a kidney ultrasound and a test called a VCUG test to check for reflux of urine goi... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Colic: There could be a reason for this "colicky" behavior and should be investigated. Such common causes are gas pain, reflux, constipation or having a mil... Read More
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Yes: I would alternate them. I recommend the orange veggies and the basic fruit initially. The green veggies are more gassy so i don't like them first. And... Read More
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No: Absolutely not. Nice feeling to be next to your baby, but not the safest thing to do at all. Too many horror stories have happened that i've seen (f... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Baby: Need to be evaluated by a pediatric surgeon, pulmonologist and a high risk OB/GYN to discuss how to proceed further.
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A male asked:
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Can be a multitude: of things. possibly infectious. should get it checked out. don't freak out, doesn't sound like anything too serious.
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Thrush: I'm surprised you would experience thrush so soon, but it is possible. Either Nystatin or Diflucan (fluconazole) can help with oral thrush. You shou... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Know that this awkward, exciting stage for them will only last a few years and we all go through it.
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Ignore: YOU need to be your child's biggest advocate; don't rely on others.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Acne: Not that it would cause harm, but it might lose its effectiveness. You should get a new one.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Stomach bug: You might be cramping due to the infection, but now you might be constipated from the BRAT diet which can make you feel like that. See how you feel a... Read More
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A female asked:
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No diet: Nothing will make her grow taller, genetics will mostly dictate how tall she will get.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Protein: Make sure you are drinking lots of fluids and i would avoid any creatinine drinks and/or powders. Not good for your kidneys.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Cough: There can be many reasons for the cough and these symptoms. How old is your daughter? That can play a role in determining some of these issues. If ... Read More
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Anemia: Mutilpe causes of anemia, but there should be other blood count issues, with the white blood count and platelet count as well if we were worried about... Read More
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Steroids: Can take a good day or so for it to start working, but the swelling should subside soon. Feel better.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Strep throat: Sure, if you feel up to it, go for it!
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Eczema: Tough to tell without a picture of it, but with lots of eczema flareups, you can have what is called post inflammatory hypopigmentation to the skin. ... Read More
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Baby: We need more information or a pic to give more advice. Possibly a subconjunctival hemorrhage which can happen from straining to go to the bathroom to... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Diarrhea: Avoid dairy. Besides Pedialyte, you can give bananas, rice, applesauce, bread, plain pasta, broiled or grilled chicken.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Coxsackie: Yes you can, there are many subtypes of coxsackie so it is not unusual to get it again, although adults don't get it as frequently as children do.
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Baby: yes, that can happen in any age.
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May 5, 2014
The doctor you want to send your kid s for pediatrics care. The best caring doc in Bellmore, NY
Oct 29, 2014
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Jan 27, 2015
Dr Jassey was very professional and helped put my mind at ease regarding my condition. I can sleep now, thank you so much!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! My daughter is one. She was brought to the clinic and put on an antibiotic. Thank you for taking the time to help us. :)
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It seemed to decrease in size with a dose of Benadryl. Drew a circle around it & will evaluate in the AM.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thx. Will monitor over next few hours and take to Doc if no improvemnt
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
Graduated 2004MD
Awards
Patients' Choice Award: 2008 â 2009
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2009
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, East Long Island Region - Fall
2014
Affiliations
Winthrop University hospital
Long Island Jewish Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
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