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Office
Chicago, IL
About
Bio
Dr Lima is a Brazilian native, and came to the USA to pursue her Residency in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of MI and Shands Hospital from University of FL. She is passionate about medical missions and loves to answer all her patients parents questions!
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: Illinois
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
45 Answers
46 Agrees
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stefania Limaanswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
See your MD: It could be a couple things, but the one the pediatrician needs to r/o is pyloric stenosis or non accidental trauma. Reflux is also a possibility.
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A 54-year-old member asked:
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Suck/gag reflexes: All newborns have a sucking and a gagging reflex. They have the need to suck to soothe themselves and of course to feed, and the gag reflex to protect... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Munchausen Syndrome: Munchausen syndrome is a real and serious disorder , and is important to be recognized to avoid unnecessary harm to a child.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Vertically: If there isn't proper care and prophylaxis to prevent transmission, newborns can contract HIV at birth if born vaginally.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Upright, and never prop the bottle. Feeding your baby sitting up helps prevent ear infections and reflux episodes.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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See the doctor: Its important that your baby's pediatrician check your baby to make sure there is no pneumonia, wheezing or other problem causing this cough.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No need: Cerumen or ear wax is a natural protectant of the ear canal, so just need to clean the outside with a cloth, remove the excess coming out and that's a... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Otc: Usually for a simple insect bite, otc Hydrocortisone 1% cream or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream helps relieve the redness and itching. If it starts ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Close watch: Generally, if a child has decreased urination, dry mouth or tacky tongue, fatigue, it's best to have the child evaluated asap.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Healthy diet: You can avoid drinking coffee, sodas, also spicy foods and tomato sauce sometimes make the symptoms worse. Also try to sleep with a few pillows to ele... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What can i do if my 2 yr old son has been sick with a very high fever, what can i do to comfort him?
Dr. Stefania Limaanswered
Pediatrics 11 years experience
See md: First make sure that he is seen by his pediatrician to rule out a serious or bacterial infection that might need antibiotics. For the fever, alternati... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Treat the whole family at the same time to avoid cross-infestation.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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See your MD: Specially if your baby is less than 3 months old, as the risk of occult infection is high.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Monitor: It is most likely due to the birth process, so your baby should have had it since birth. If its something red or tender, you should seek medical atte... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Supportive care: Provide support with heat pads, massage the area, and occasionally a otc children's pain medicine. The pain is real, so it needs to be taken seriously... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Several: It can be done by the ob, the baby's pediatrician or a local surgeon or urologist.
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Breast milk: Breast milk is absolutely the most appropriate, complete, protective against diseases milk there is. And is free and ready to feed ! you will be creat... Read More
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Yes: For most babies, the bottom ones are the first to erupt, followed by the upper central incisors or the canines.
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16-18 hours: Most newborns sleep that much. Just make sure the baby eats at least every four hours, so it might be necessary to wake the baby up.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: The "lead" pencils do not have any lead in it, therefore no risk of poisoning. There's a risk of foreign body in ears or nose, so try to keep toddlers... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Not long: Most viral infections cause fever for 48-72 hours, while bacterial infections can last longer depending on the treatment timing and sensitivity to ant... Read More
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Persistence: It's important that you offer each new food at least 5- 10 times before you can say your baby doesn't like it. Remember that everything is new to a ba... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Teen Vitamins: Make sure it is appropriate for teens, and that it has vitamin d and iron on it. Most importantly, it needs to be taken daily! put it next to somethin... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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No: Leukemia is a type of cancer, and (fortunately) it is not contagious.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Quality assurance: Any board certified physician goes through an extensive process including taking closed book board tests, submitting proof of continuing medical educa... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Cough can even be the only noticeable asthma symptom . Usually is worse at night or after exercise.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Is becoming common: Recent reports found that more and more young children and teens are developing kidney stones, so yes, it's possible..
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If..: ...The baby is gaining weight and the breastmilk production is good, usually there's no need to supplement with formula. Otherwise different nipples m... Read More
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See answer: It's a normal part of development, and it usually happens around 8-9 months of age and may last until a year or so. The child experiences anxiety when... Read More
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No honey for infants: Most cases of botulism happen in infancy, and the spores of the clostridium bacteria produce a toxin that can be found in canned foods and honey, so t... Read More
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No: The aap does not reccomend it, due to hundreds of reported deaths, and the majority were infants young than 3 months. Most causes include suffocation ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrician: It is important that you choose a pediatrician as soon as possible, so the baby will be followed up properly and make sure is growing and receiving al... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Yes : It's a bacterial infection, so it can be contracted at any age. It's less common though.
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Anticipatory Advice: The first visit is very important to assess weight gain, signs of jaundice, parental bonding, and to give plenty of anticipatory guidance. It's a grea... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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See below: We usually consider a fever in children if the temperature is above or equal to 100.4f.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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See her MD: The earache and fever could be a sign of an acute otitis( ear infection), or something else that might need to be treated. I would advise that you con... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Could be viral: How old is the child? There are many viruses that could cause red bumps on the lips. If it worsens or a fever develops make sure to see your doctor.
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A female asked:
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Symptomatics: A couple days before her period, she could start taking Ibuprofen and vitamin b6 to decrease the pms and cramping, also heat compresses or a hot bat... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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4-18 months: Most babies start teething around 4 months, with excessive drooling and itching on the gums. Unfortunately we can't speed the process up, but you can ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Make sure it is it: Sometimes it might take a week or 2 for those lesions to disappear, but make sure you have the correct diagnosis by visiting your primary care doctor.... Read More
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No: Most pediatricians see patients until 18-21 years old.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: If it is a child/infant, make sure to sterilize all nipples and pacifiers as the yeast can remain.
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Yes: Yes, they do at least 3 years of combined training in both areas.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Aspiration: It greatly increases the risk of vomiting and aspirating stomach contents into the lungs. It's important to follow the surgical team reccomendations a... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Lima is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lima is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, this checklist was so helpful this turned out to be internal hemroids but great help!
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Thanks for your quick reply! But it sems like it is a litle biger. Or i am just scerd
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Thanks. I was just worried that it was a sign he was still hungry.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UPE-Faculdade de Ciências Medicas
Graduated 2012MD
Residency
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN
Residency
SHANDS HOSPITAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Awards
2013 Patient's Choice award
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HealthTap Doctor Mom
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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