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Pediatrics
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United States: Maryland, Virginia
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English
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9 Answers
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Until the eye clears: Antibiotics are usually prescribed for pink eye, but many cases are viral which is not affected by antibiotics. Therefore, it is best to wait until th... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes, partly: “meningitis” is a general term for inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and can be caused by 100s of different bacteria, viruses, fungi... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: If your baby has any blisters, you should take her to a pediatrician immediately. With very young children there is always a concern for disseminated... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: Fenugreek is a safe, well-studied galactagogue (a substance that increases breast milk). The german commission recommends a dose of 6 grams per day. ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
What's the topic?: What is the topic you are wanting to learn about? In general, for pediatrics, the most trusted in-depth learning sites are the american academy of pe... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Please be specific: Please be more specific about your GI problems. What are your GI problems? Diarrhea? Constipation? Hemorrhoids? Vomiting? Ulcer? Food allergies or in... Read More
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Perhaps: Neither Prednisone nor vinblastine are directly linked to learning disorders. However, Prednisone can cause irritability, mood swings, sleep problems ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Until eye is clear: Antibiotics are usually prescribed for pink eye, but many cases are viral which is not affected by antibiotics. Therefore, it is best to wait until th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes, it's "Mono": Epstein barr is the virus that causes mononucleosis and is transmitted via contact with saliva of an infected person. Mono symptoms include fever, sor... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tulenko is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tulenko is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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