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Pediatrics
Urgent Care
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United States: New York
Languages spoken
English, German
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Levineanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Yes: Yes, you can, although it would probably be a fairly mild case.
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Yes: There are many causes of femoral anteversion, of which CP is but one. Most causes are far more benign.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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64.4 inches: The average 14 year old is about 64.4 inches. More important, however, is the proportion of weight:height. The average 14 year old is about 112lbs
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A female asked:
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Possibly allergies..: From your description, your child's problem could be a result of allergies. The cough upon awakening can be a result of mucus that has dripped down he... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Sounds normal: Congratulations! you have normally shaped testicles--even though they are called balls, which implies a round shape they are, in reality egg-shaped. I... Read More
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A male asked:
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Probably not: 43kg is in the lower end of the normal range of weight-for-age. Just as important as the absolute weight is the height/weight relationship. If they ar... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: A lot of babies (and others..) awake with nasal congestion. This can be caused by multiple things, such as the room temperature too low(ac). At 7 week... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Probably not.: Itp is an autoimmune reaction causing the person's platelets (needed for clotting of blood). The majority of children with the condition recover compl... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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At least 10-14 days: The combination of the two medications is reasonable for treating acne--depending upon the severity. You will need to use it for at least 10-14 days b... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Try it: You can give it a shot, using the eye drops, as the active ingredient is appropriate for treating ear infections. If you receive no relief in a day or... Read More
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Nystatin: Depending upon whether the rash is in the mouth or diaper area, Nystatin suspension or cream is the usual initial treatment of choice for this infecti... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Lots of fluids: There is nothing specific that one can give for a cold. The aap has strongly come out against cough/cold medications under the age of 4. That being th... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Depends.............: The only way to determine if you have immunity against the virus, you would need an antibody titer. If it is in the accepted protective range, then no... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Ceftriaxone is one of the antibiotics of choice for the treatment of ear infections, when first-line drugs have failed or the person(usually a child) ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Fluid replacement: There is no "cure"for a viral gastroenteritis. The important thing is to keep up with fluid losses--usually staring with small volumes of fluid and in... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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You cannot: If your child is refusing the bottle he/she may be telling you that he/she is ready to start drinking from a cup.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Huh????????: Amoxil (amoxicillin) is the antibiotic of choice for treating ear infections caused by susceptible bacteria, but it may not be the best med for this e... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Time...........: The red spots under your eyes probably occurred as a result of the episode of vomiting. These are small blood vessels that have ruptured and will heal... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Probably not.: If your dog has received the recommended series of shots from his vet--which includes a vaccine against rabies-----the chances of your dog giving you ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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See her pediatrician: Tylenol (acetaminophen) will never cure the cause of a fever, only temporarily reduce it. The child should be seen by her pediatrician to clarify the ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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None: If your toddler's diet includes a wide range of good foods, then no vitamins are necessary. Fluoride supplementation, on the other hand, may be necess... Read More
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No: unless the area is infected, an antibiotic will not affect the healing of your tattoo
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: Gentamicin is an antibiotic. Cold sores are caused by a virus and, therefore the cream will be ineffective. An antiviral cream or oral medication can ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Maybe........: Certain visual problems, such as near-sightedness (myopia) are hereditary. It will, in part depend upon your partner also.
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Not common: Contact lenses are often not recommended for children less than 12 years of age--usually for the reason of being able to insert them. As far as how lo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: The symptoms you are describing are consistent with signs of airway obstruction. Before removing tonsils and/or adenoids (adenoids are the usual cause... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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At least 3 hours: Tylenol (acetaminophen) should be given every 4-6 hours and Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours. For fevers that are particularly difficult to reduce--fever its... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Should: Your height, weight and activity level should not impact the effectiveness of PlanB. A better plan (no pun intended) might be to use precautions to ob... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Depends.......: If your child has had them for a few days and he is not complaining about them, you should first seek advice from your pediatrician. He/she can most l... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Cosopt can be prescribed for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure of the eye for ages 2 and above (lower as an off-label use, under guidance... Read More
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Depo-Estradiol: One option is depo-estradiol. Another is depo-provera, but that form of contraception is given every 3 months.
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No: At the present time, there is no immunization specifically to prevent diabetes.
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No: The only harm is if the cat had rabies!! Since you state this occurred a few years ago,it would be safe to assume that it did not,
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No: The HPV vaccine contains no live components of the virus, therefore it is impossible for it cause ANY infection.
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No: Using a condom while engaging in sex--a very good idea--will not interfere with the medications he is receiving for treatment of his Chlamydia. A word... Read More
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No to all: There is no association between breastfeeding and head size or milk consumption. At age 23 your head is no longer growing in diameter. Short of extens... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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A few days: It sounds as if you have a sty on the inside of the eyelid. Try heat to the eyelid (a small baking potato heated in the microwave and wrapped in a clo... Read More
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Maybe.......: Having had a tetanus shot 5 years ago, you should be protected. As the nail was rusty, this is considered aa tetanus-prone wound and you should discus... Read More
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Looking: A physician or other care provider can determine the difference between fluid build-up(serous otitis) and an actual infection by examination of the ea... Read More
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Should be evaluated: A 4yo with cold symptoms and pulling on her ear is an ear infection until proven otherwise. She should be seen by her physician to examine her ears to... Read More
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Depends.....: That would depend upon the distance you run, duration and intensity of the workout. Anything longer than 30 minutes or moderately intense would probab... Read More
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Only if symptomatic: It would be very unusual to have pneumonia without showing signs or symptoms. Save the radiation exposure for when it is indicated, and the same for t... Read More
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Maybe.........: Shingles, the reactivation of the virus that causes chicken pox, is highly contagious by direct contact to those who are not immune to the disease--ei... Read More
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Not dangerous: Omega 3 fatty acids are important fats in one's diet. They are one of the healthy fats that help fight elevated cholesterol levels. It is not dangerou... Read More
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How are blisters from hand foot mouth treated? how will the ones on hands bother them/feel for them?
Dr. Alan Levineanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
No need: The blisters from hfm disease do not need to be treated. As the infection resolves over several days, the blisters will resolve on their own. I know o... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Since the cause of the itching is not known, the above cream may relieve the symptom without treating the cause. You should see your physician to dete... Read More
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Would not: With the availability of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin , aspirin should not be given routinely to children. There is a relationship between aspi... Read More
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Perhaps......: The finding of bacteria in the urine without accompanying symptoms is referred to as asymptomatic bacteriuria. Whether or not to treat this should be ... Read More
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Depends......: If your child's diet is adequate, there is no need for supplemental vitamins. Most vitamins can be absorbed only to a certain level, after which they ... Read More
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Yes: Babys will often swallow air when drinking from a bottle. Clearly, that air has to get out one end or the other..........In addition, digestion of the... Read More
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Dr. Levine is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Levine is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks doc, great answer w suggestions. I asked several other hfm questions tonight. Would love your opinion
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I appreciate the help, I will speak with my primary about possible resting!
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This saved my life, Thank You! My anxiety was a little overwhelming. Thank you for your time!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Karl Franzens University,Graz, Austria
Graduated 1978MD
Residency
BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
Residency
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1980
Awards
Top Pediatrician, First Place, East Long Island, NY - Winter
2013
Master Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Top Pediatrician, Third Place, East Long Island Region - Spring
2016
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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