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Pediatrics
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Stephen Robinsonanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Quickly: Within days there should be no more live pinworms unless you have been re-infected. Treat everyone in the household at the same time.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Pediatrics
Probably allergies: Phlegm is usually produced by the upper respiratory tract (nose) -- post nasal drip. If present more than two weeks it is likely allergies. Yes, even ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Yes: For the growing child it enhances brain growth as brain membranes are laid down. We have noted improved development and iq scores on diets supplemente... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Pediatrics
Probably not: The most likely cause is nose picking -- particularly in children with allergies. Allergies cause the nasal mucous membranes to swell and become blood... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If recent bite and it is sore and red, it could be the start of an abscess or pus accumulation. If not recent it may just be scar tissue formed from r... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Pediatrics
After the delivery: You can produce colostrum (which is not technically breast milk) in the last weeks of pregnancy. After the delivery and the hormone shifts that occur,... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Stephen Robinsonanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
No: Crawling is not even considered a milestone of development. 50% of babies do not crawl, but go straight from sitting to standing with support.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Pediatrics
Depends: If uninfected, they should heal within a week. If irritated and scratched, they will last longer, scar up and may become infected. Avoid scratching an... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: You need to be examined by an ear, nose, and throat specialist to determine what it is.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Stephen Robinsonanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Avoid flea exposure: Keep the bite sites clean and apply a small dab of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin to avoid infection. Decrease itching with after-bite. Rid your h... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Stephen Robinsonanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Unlikely situation: Only a newborn has an umbilical cord and there is no way you would not know if the nb is having pain from the cord. Noise in the stomach is likely gas... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Robinson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Robinson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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