Dr. Teresa Carson
Pediatrics
Holtsville, NY
36 years experience female
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About
Bio
21 years in private practice
various committees including pharmacology and therapeutics, medical education, and ethics
special interest in genetics and dysmorphology
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Airway problem, 5p-: It could be an upper airway anomaly, perhaps a variation of normal. But chromosome 5p- syndrome has to be considered.
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Local care: Generally just putting some antibiotic cream and a light guaze dressing (if she will keep it on) is enough.
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Interaction: A very young child will just not be as interactive and vocal as would be expected, may not make as much eye contact, and may be more fascinated by or ... Read More
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Watchful waiting: If the child did not choke after eating the wrap, and seems to be in no respiratory or abdominal distress, watching is probably all that is needed. A... Read More
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Lagging in skills: Developmental delay means that the child has not reached expected developmental skills by a certain age in language, physcial and/or social spheres. T... Read More
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Very helpful: For irritated skin or eczema, the oatmeal bath will soothe, then using Hydrocortisone creme on the worse spots will ease the inflammation.
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No progress: Initially the infant will not grasp things, will not use a pincer grasp to hold objects, then they won't turn pages of a book well, and will not hold ... Read More
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Skin care: Make sure he is using a good shaving gel or cream to protect the skin, and moisturize after shaving.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Avoid it: Because of the higher likelihood of causing respiratory difficulties (upper and lower airway), it is best for infants and toddlers not to be too expos... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Birthweight: She is at the lowest normal range. What was her birthweight? We expect 1/2 lb a week weight gain for the first few months. Her pediatrician will kee... Read More
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Can be 18 months: If you are talking about a girl who just started menstruating, it can be very irregular for up to eighteen months. Some will skip a few months to eve... Read More
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Self-regulation: Babies will generally feed on demand, as long as they are otherwise healthy- they will wake.They will stretch out feedings as they get older. If this... Read More
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Delays in all aspect: Global developmental delay is lagging in fine and gross motor skills, speech and language, problem solving and self help skills. Your pediatrician wi... Read More
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Varies: Sometimes a diagnosis of marfan's syndrome can be obvious from birth. In most cases, the features (long fingers and toes, angular face), take longer ... Read More
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Sinusitis: With no relief from otc medicine and now with taste problems, i would think sinusitis- have your md check for that. Based on other unnamed symptoms, ... Read More
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Only if you want to: Some programs will teach circumcision, but most leave it to the obstetricians. More parents are opting not to circimcise, so if you want to learn, yo... Read More
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Routine: Keep a definite, soothing routine before nap time- a quiet, comfortable place with a familiar object used just at nap and bedtime should help the baby... Read More
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Possibly: One can have a normal looking ct with sinusitis, and abnormal ct with mild or no cold symptoms, it depends on how long things ahve been going on.
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Definitely could be : From what you describe and family history, this indeed could be a rheumatologic problem. Based on other history and physical findings, i could think ... Read More
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Causes: Some things to think about are what products and how much she uses, too much heat used in styling, and, medically, thyroid issues.
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Probably: Likely now that there is space, the teeth will adjust to more space.
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Likely this is fine-: Most likely this is the continuing loose stools that can happen after AGE. As long as there is no blood, mucus or clay color, this may last for 7-10 ... Read More
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Myoclonus: Not having the whole story, this sounds like myoclonus, which can be seizures, can be part of a metabolic problem, can be part of a degenerative disea... Read More
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Should be fine: There should be no interaction between mucinex (guaifenesin) and azithromycin. Just be sure to use supportive measures like fluids, humidifier, eleva... Read More
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Eye contact: The very first thing in development is that the infant will prefer to look at a face, notably the parent. If that dosen't happen by 2 months, there i... Read More
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Difficult: As it is a blood borne virus, there would have to be contact with dad's blood (or other body fluids possibly) for any spread.
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Concerning: Not knowing the particulars of this "wandering", it does sound like something you need to discuss with your pediatrician.
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Probably not: Generally, there is enough room; if not, discomfort or pain is more likely because the positioning is wrong.
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Perhaps: It may help decrease the fullness due to milk supply, making nursing a baby easier.
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Not really: Getting extra doses may increase the local side effects, but generally it just adds a bit more of an immunity boost.
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Overreaction: A child with a sensory processing problem with have an extreme reaction to what is a usual stimulus- a sound, texture, etc. It canbe just a mild disco... Read More
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Several methods: First be certain that there is a consistent, quiet bedtime routine. Sometimes having a toy or blanket just for bedtime helps. Both valerian and melat... Read More
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May help: Levsin (hyoscyamine) may help with the intestinal cramps of ibs. However, no medication should be taken without a physician's approval- the 60 year o... Read More
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Many things: A child could sit on the sidelines because they are shy or introverted, they may not feel they can do as well as the others, or there may be a physica... Read More
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Irritation: Generally some redness around the remaining skin on a circumcised penis is a local irritation, with a local skin infection also a possibility (so many... Read More
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Suggested acne care: It is generally suggested to treat acne with benzoyl peroxide in the morning, followed by a mositurizer with sunblock, and a topical retinoid in the e... Read More
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Stronger: Actually it is believed that where a bone heals will actually be stronger, due to laying down of new bone material.
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Preschool age: Generally stuttering occurs about age 3-4 years, and is not too worrisome-most children do it to some extent. If it doesn't self correct by 6-7 years... Read More
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Many things!: A neonatal seizure can come from a variety of reasons- low blood sugar or calcium, infection, lack of oxygen to the brain in the perinatal period, or ... Read More
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Absolutely: Definitely you can comb a baby's hair- if they have enough to need it! use a very soft bristled comb and you should be fine.
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Balance: It should be a good balanced meal- some lean protein, some complex carbohydrates, some fruit, and some lowfat dairy. This doesn't have to be "breakfa... Read More
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Sensitivity: Your son could have a sensitivity to citric acid. Does he get increased mucus with anything else? Stop all citrus products for 2 weeks, try again. ... Read More
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URI: It sounds like a cold- use humidifier, elevate the head of the crib or bassinet, and use saline nose drops and suction, especially before feeding.
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Heart disease: It sounds like his has either congenital (less likely)or acquired (from a viral infection most likely) heart disease, which affects breathing as well... Read More
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Reflux: Several things come to mind- ge reflux, formula intolerance or dairy intolerance if breastfeeding. Many questions would need to be asked before defin... Read More
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Concerning finding: An irregular, rapid heartbeat can be a transient, normal finding- if it persists or if the child has low oxygen levels and respiratory problems, look ... Read More
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Not always: Infantile spasms are a specific form of seizure seen in infants that will generally be replaced by other seizures as they get older. Though children ... Read More
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Not necessary: Though you can use evaporated milk- you would need to determine how to dilute it-whole milk is fine up to 2 years of age, although based on your child... Read More
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Extra calories: Your pcp has (or should) recommend a higher calorie formula to help growth, given that there are only so many ounces a baby can consume.
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Mental health: It sounds like there is some emotional/mental health issue. When did it start? How old is the child? What is happening in the child's environment? ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Carson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Carson is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you! The child is 9 and nothing new has happened. It just started last week.says voices in head tell her bad things will happen.
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We have done x rays, where they found enlarged heart and shadowed lungs, and cardio test, ultrasounds etc. thanks for your answer
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Thank you. We will get on that immediately. I appreciate your help. :D
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