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Gentle Care Pediatrics LLC
Las Cruces, NM
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Thursday: 8:00am - 12pm
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
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CIGNA Health Care
Lovelace Sandia Health System/Lovelace Health Plan
Molina Healthcare Inc
Presbyterian Health Plan
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Gentle Care Pediatrics LLC
Private Practice
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Pediatrics
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marina Armendarizanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Antifungal: Nystatin is most common treatment. Other treatment options are Diflucan (fluconazole) and gentian violet.
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Repeat it: Any time there is an elevated blood pressure it should be rechecked at least a couple more times at different visits.
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Well child exam: Assess growth and check vitals, temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate. It is important to assess bmi and discuss nutrition and... Read More
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Lung infection: Infection in the lungs symptoms include cough, trouble breathing, fever, hypoxia, shortness of breath, it can also include symptoms of vomiting and ab... Read More
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No: It is best to use saline drops in each nostril leave there for about 20sec. Then use bulb suction. Do this as often as 3 to 4 times a day to help you... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Good handwashing technique will help prevent the spread of infection. Teach your child good handwashing techniques also.
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Pregnancy: Women are usually checked for rubella status, hepatitis b status, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and blood type. And in later pregnancy women are scre... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Fever and a cough that is constant are symptoms another symptom is the classic whoop. Any one can get whooping cough, ie pertussis. An unimmunized per... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Humidifier: And clean his nose with bulb suction. You can also use saline drops in his nose.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Umbilical hernia: Many umbilical hernia's resolve with time. Referral to a surgeon after age 3y of age is appropriate if the hernia is still present.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Warts: Where are the warts? If they are on your child's body then you can apply duo film and cover it with duct tape. If it is elsewhere i differ the questio... Read More
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A 60-year-old member asked:
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Fever: Are there any other symptoms? Fever is the bodts way of helping fight infection. Keep your child hydrated, and give an antipyretic, either tyelenol or... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Baby teeth: Use a soft wash cloth, a finger brush or a soft baby tooth brush. Just water is ok, but by 15 months i recommend using a smear of flouride tooth paste... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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12 y: But it also varies, some girls start at age 10y and some as late as. 14y.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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It varies: Puberty for girls usually starts with breast buds on average at age 10y pubic hair starts any where from age 10-12 yrs.
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Yes: Type 1 diabetes can present in any child. One theory is that it has an infectious etiology. Type 2 can present in obese children and adults.
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Hydrate: It is important to monitor for dehydration. Is he having wet diapers? Is he able to drink well without vomiting? Formula that is milk based may not be... Read More
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Treat supportive: If the runny nose continues for more than a week see your doctor. As long as there is no fever and your baby is drinking well, you can treat at home w... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Duofilm is caustic. If the wart is on hand, body or legs, i usually recommend applying the duofilm and covering with duct tape. Leaving the duct tap... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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It varies: The average age is 12 for menstruation. But girls can start much younger than that and as late as 14 yr is normal.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Fever: Fever is the bodies way of fighting infection. Keep your child comfortable offer plenty of liquids and tyelenol or Ibuprofen to help keep the temperat... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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24h: After a patient is on antibiotics for 24h, he or she is not considered contagious. It is also helpful after diagnosis of scarlet fever/strep throat t... Read More
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Viral?: Did your baby have a fever? Does your baby have blisters anywhere else? Like in her hands or in her mouth. Your description sounds like a cocxacki vir... Read More
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IT depends: Have you had counseling already? If you have not, and are having concerns, yes.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Baby acne: Yes and it is quite common. And will go away without treatment.
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No: Retin a (tretinoin) can cause skin irritation, sensitivity or redness but not increase hair growth.
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Nornal: Babies need to eat every 3-4 hours. Is he sleeping for longer periods during the day? Breast fed babies tend to eat more frequently.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: But some fungal infections are hypopiented.
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Hyperbilirubinemia : Symptoms of hyperbilirubinemia are poor feeding, icteric (yellow) of skin and eyes. A lab test for total bilirubin will evaluate the level and severi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Vitamin D Deficiency: Frequent bone fractures is one sign.
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Pink eye: Treat pink eye for at least 5 days.
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BM: Are you breast feeding your baby? You have described a very normal bowel movement for a breast fed baby.
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Diarrhea: Immodium is not recommended for a child that young. Pedialyte is the best thing you can give your child. Offer him 2oz of pedialyte for every diarrhe... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Hemophilia: Hemophilia is genetic/hereditary. You are born with it, although you may not be diagnosed at birth.
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Group b strep: I'm not sure what you mean by nanda diagnosis. Gbs is significant for pregnancy. It is a bacteria only significant on its affect on newborns. Women... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Staphylococcus: If you are talking about a newborn, the treatment is Ampicillin and gentamicin.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No: Usually a woman doesn't even know it is happening.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Allergies: I would talk to your doctor about your childs allergies, many allergy medications are available for 6mo of age and older. Claritin (loratadine) and ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Puberty growth: Growth is multifactorial. Most is attributed to genetics, so depending on the height of parents is a good prediction of what your height will be. Ot... Read More
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Yes: We treat for 10 days but there are studies that show treatment for 5 days is sufficient if the child is over the age of 5years.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Breast pump: A breast pump is used to pump breast milk. There are manual pumps and electric pumps. Both are effective, but the electric breast pump is efficient a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Vomit: If it is just with lemonade then, i would recommend avoiding lemonade for her.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Sleep walking: Difficult to answer, i guess if you wake up elsewhere that may be a clue, or if someone witnesses you sleep walking.
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Sunscreen: You can use sunscreen on an infant less than 6m of age. Although it is recommended to keep your infant out of the sun. As they have very sensitive sk... Read More
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Eneuresis: Nocturnal ensuresis can be hereditary. Most out grow this by age 7. Were they ever dry at night? Are they sound sleepers? There are a few questions i... Read More
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Weight management: Losing weight is difficult, but best accomplished by life style changes that are permanent. Therefore eating healthy and from all food groups is stil... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Runny nose: If it is a cold it will clear in its own with time. If it is allergy related, claritin, (loratadine) zytec or Allegra may help. Talk to your doctor ab... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Cough medication: Cough and cold medication is not recommended to give to any child under the age of 4y. And it is especially not recommended to mix medications.
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Irregular period: Schedule an appointment with your doctor, irregular menstruation could indicate something in your body, and sometimes it is hormone imbalance.
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Anger in a child: You have not said how old your child is. But if your child has difficulty with anger, counseling would be beneficial. Consider seeing a child psycho... Read More
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Nov 6, 2012
Excellent, comprehensive and thoughtful answers that show compassionate care.
Apr 12, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Nov 8, 2012
Very knowledgable doctor. Great answers and a great doctor to follow!
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Yes understand. This was specific to my Childs fever increasing to 103 after only 3 hours of medication due to hand foot mouth. I needed to alternate under these circumstances although I realize it's ...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! In addition to avoiding MSG, alcohol and sodium is pressing on the carotid artery slowing blood flow to the area. Pepper spray also helps
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Thanks for your quick reply! He poos 1 time a day the last 3 days with difficulty. He has 2-4 oz of formula every 30-60 mins. When he's not sleeping. Thank you!!!'
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, NM
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
Awards
NM Department of Health. Immunization rate
Top Doctor, First Place, New Mexico - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, New Mexico - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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