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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Subir Mitraanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
See a doctor: In this situation I would seek medical attention with your primary care provider as she needs a full consultation and exam to appropriately diagnose h... Read More
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Usually 12-14 hours : They should be sleeping through the night 9-11 hours and napping about 2-3 hours during the day. Of course some kids may need more sleep and some less... Read More
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Prevention: I don't think it is healthy for kids to chew gum. Therefore i would not encourage them using gum in the first place.
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Carseat: I would bring your carseat on the plane and strap him in as if you were going on a long car trip. This will bring some familiarity to him so he won't ... Read More
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Infection: This may be anything from a chronic infection to arthritis or even something else. Since it has already been two weeks i would highly advise you to se... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Pressure: To stop a nosebleed you have to squeeze the soft part of the nose firmly for 5-10 minutes. Afterwards apply ocean gel to the nares every hour or two f... Read More
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Time to see the doc: I would probably get this checked out. This may represent a secondary infection such as an ear infection or pneumonia. This may also be a continuati... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Hiccups: I would not grey to get rid of these. First of all it does not hurt or bother the baby. Secondly, this is normal for babies as their neurological syst... Read More
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Allergy: He may have uncontrollable vomiting, blood in his stools, eczema or even hives. If you suspect this you should see your pediatrician. Allergy testing ... Read More
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Don't know: This is purely by parental choice. I do not try to sway parents one way or another. Circumcision in the office can be done by your OB or pediatrician ... Read More
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Abscess: I would see your pediatrician as he will need antibiotics and possibly further drainage of the abscess.
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Vaseline: You can use vaseline to suffocate the lice. You must coat the hair evenly for 8-12 hours.
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Muvala: You can paint muvala on their fingernails. It's a nontoxic, safe but very bad tasting clear nail polish.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Circumcision: This is a personal choice. I let the parents of the child decide whether or not to do it. I don't feel it isn't place to deter someone from doing the ... Read More
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Id reaction: This may be a yeast rash followed by a secondary reaction called an id reaction. Treating the underlying yeast rash with anti fungal creams may help. ... Read More
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Varies ?6-12 months : It is more important to burp very young infants as they have trouble doing it themselves. Once they get a bit older, sometimes as early as 6 months, t... Read More
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Sure!: The eye has an epithelium similar to the skin on the rest of the body. Therefore, it is not uncommon to have birthmarks or freckles in te eyes.
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Broken nose: It can be difficult to tell if the nose is broken without a thorough evaluation and x-ray. This type of injury is unlikely to result in a broken nose ... Read More
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Immunity: Many very young children are not yet fully immunized. They need the full series of vaccines over the course of a few years. In addition, some vaccines... Read More
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Growing pains: This could be growing pains. Growing pains are inflammatory areas on the end of bones (apophosytis) commonly in the knee area, heel area or even vario... Read More
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About 6 months: The color of the eyes usually changes from blue to brown or may stay blue in the first 6 months of life.
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Lump: I would get this assessed by your pediatrician. It may be an enlarged lymph node of maybe an infection.
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Gastroenteritis: I would try to feed him through this. I would avoid juices and milk for a few days. I would also supplement his diet with pedialyte 1-2oz per diarrhea... Read More
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Rash: All rashes are best assessed in person with your doctor. Rashes are usually a visual diagnosis. Your child's rash could be anything from a viral wart ... Read More
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6-12 months: 6-12 months. Range can be broad. Some babies go right to walking and skip crawling altogether.
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Inflammation: It is a nonspecific lab value reflecting an inflammatory process. You appear to have some inflammatory process.
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Aloe: try using aloe or a product containing aloe. This should provide soothing relief while the skin heals. Also, don't forget to use sunscreen next time... Read More
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Wake: I don't like babies sleeping any longer than 6 hours at a stretch when they're that young. They just don't have the fat stores to keep their glucose l... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
How do pediatricains demonstrate and apply the basic principles of wellnedd and disease preventiong?
Dr. Subir Mitraanswered
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Well checks: By assessing growth, development, nutrition and exercise along with anticipatory guidance. It is the crux of our job.
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Rash: This could be nummular eczema, ringworm or hives. I would have him seen to diagnose and treat him appropriately.
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URI: Just nasal saline drops and suctioning as needed, a humidifier, and fever reducer if needed. Cold medicines are contraindicated and can have bad side ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Rx: Nystatin oral suspension works the best but is by prescription. Gentian violet is otc but can stain clothes and is messy.
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Aquaphir: I like aquaphor because it's thick and provides a good barrier between the wet diaper and the skin. If the rash persists more than 3 days it may be a ... Read More
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Yes: They can save your child's life from life threatening preventable illnesses.
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Fever: This could be anything. Would need more information and/or physical exam.
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Cough: This may be a viral upper respiratory infection. The nausea may be from swallowing mucus. I would want to make sure there isn't a more serious illness... Read More
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No: Much better and more efficient to lose gas bubbles by burping. Lower abdominal gas is also much more uncomfortable.
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Go to the ER: Even a small amount of meth could be dangerous for a child. After that i would've expecting a call from child protective services since the child shou... Read More
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Well visit: This should be done routinely at their 12m and/or 2 yo visit.
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Obesity epidemic: Children are eating too many processed foods and simple carbs. Fast food provides too much salt, fat, and calories. Portion sizes are usually too larg... Read More
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Strep: Treatment with antibioticsimperative for people older than 18 months. We get receptors to acquire strep throat in the posterior pharynx between 18 mo... Read More
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Green tea: No. Green tea should not affect adhd medications.
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Allergies: If it is recurrent, the most common reason for this could be allergies or eye irritation. I would see your physician however since it could possibly ... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have nose bleeds at least once a week, thank you for this tip. I will definitely try it out.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Hi thank you for your reply i will send more information next time.
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Im wondering if he get the flu shot would that help .
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