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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam has been in practice in Muncie,Indiana since 1992. He completed fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, and was a Chief Resident in Pediatrics at McMaster University Medical Center in Hamilton, Canada. Dr. Bhoopalam is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine and is a member of the Clinical Staff at Ball Memorial Hospital. He is board certified with special interest in pediatrics Nephrology (kidney diseases in children) and Neonatology (care of the newborn).
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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
Neonatology
Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
Licenses
United States: Indiana
Languages spoken
Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
Doctor Q&A
150 Answers
244 Agrees
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Not necessarily.: If he is under 6 months i woul say yes.Older kids with mild symptoms need close follow up.
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Yes: Collar bone fracture usually heals on its own. Most of the time.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor.: If your baby is a newborn both the rash and the skin color may be normal. See your doctor during regular hours if the baby has no fever, feeding well ... Read More
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No: The effect is generally on the baby.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Probably normal.: Children don't like to be force fed just like grown ups. Just make sure you don't give junk foods, have regular meal times and watch her overall growt... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Go back to doctor: I would take her back to the doctor for re evaluation.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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6 months or later: Most babies are ready to eat solids once they are about 6 months of age. This is the age they reach for things , able to transfer objects from hand to... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends on height!: BP depends on the height and weight. If the 13 year old is of average height ( 50th percentile) the range is 108 to 133 systolic and 62 to 89 diasto... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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It depends: An average 4 year old weighs 40 pounds. It depends on his height also.
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Normal: 6 feedings a day with good weight gain is normal.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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It's just not fever: It depends on the age and how sick your baby looks and acts. Any fever in a baby under the age of 2 months should be seen immediately.( fever > than... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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It is ok: You can give it on the same day but administer it on two separate limbs.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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4to6months: Between 4 to 6 months of age.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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See the doctor: All of the symptoms if looked at individually could be minor issues but i would be concerned with all of the symptoms put together. This could be due ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Toddler' diarrhea!!: It could be toddler's diarrhea, if she is active, happy and growing with no blood or mucous in the stool or greasy stool.Limit fruit juice, sport drin... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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It"s normal in most!: Most jaundice requires no treatment. Unless there is ABO or rh blood group incompatibility most newborn jaundice is called physiological jaundice. Th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Very likely!: Diet pills during pregnancy is not needed and can be harmful to the baby .With taking diet pills before pregnancy the risk is smaller than if you co... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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MAY BE YES!: There is no real treatment for cold and any medicine you take may give you some relief from symptoms. It is generally ok to continue breastfeed but ch... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Now!: Safest position for your baby is on his or her back. This decreases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (sids)
there are several ways to prov... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Very unlikely: Unless there was serious brain injury during forceps delivery.
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Seasonal allergy: His symptoms suggest seasonal allergy like hay fever. If the symptoms are bad you can try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) allergy liquid.
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Normal!: It is not uncommon in some children. If the stool is formed , child is growing i would not worry about it. It is often from green leafy vegetables, co... Read More
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Oral Medication.: Pinworm can be treated with a simple oral medication. See your doctor.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry!: If she is nursing, urinating , has no fever and active it is most likely normal. If she just nurses she won't be hungry to eat solids, offer solids fi... Read More
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Depends on the age: 2 - 3 years 15 mg
4 - 8 years 25 mg
9 - 13 years 45 mg.
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Mostly normal : Beta thalassemia intermedia is midway in severity between major and minor. Growth and development in children with this disorder is usually normal an... Read More
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?Stomach Flu: Hold off giving anything till the vomiting seems to have stopped, then give very small amounts of clear fluids like pedialyte frequently. After few ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Keep it simple: I would try using a cool mist humidifier in the bedroom and use Normal Saline nasal drops as needed and suction the nose gently with a bulb syringe .U... Read More
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Erythema toxicum: Or urticaria neonatorum is a very common benign rash in the newborns.
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?Keratosis Pilaris: If this is not itchy it could be keratosis pilaris a benign condition that presents as small, rough, red, or tan bumps primarily around hair follic... Read More
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May be: If there is no redness and no other sign of illness it is normal.
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? Teething: While reflux could be one of the causes i wonder if it is from teething since she is comforted with feeding.
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No: Apnea in premature is common and it issue to immature brain function. It resolves by the time they are 37 to 40 weeks of gestational age. Apnea caused... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Cold does it!: Ear pain can occur with cold due to fluid behind the ear drum , it could also be caused by secondary bacterial infection. If the pain is sharp and sev... Read More
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?migraine: See the doctor for a thorough evaluation to rule out other conditions and start treatments. Keep a log of his headaches and any triggers.
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URI: If it is associated with runny nose it could be just a cold . If your baby is looking sick , has a true fever of greater than 100.5 degrees, or not ... Read More
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Prevention: Teach kids to wash their hands often with warm water and soap. They also should not share tissues, washcloths, towels, or pillowcases with other peopl... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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?Stomach Flu: Hold off giving anything till the vomiting seems to have stopped, then give very small amounts of clear fluids like pedialyte frequently. After few ... Read More
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See a dermatologist!: Hard to say?, could be just a scab, scar, insect bite to pyogenic granuloma, I would have it looked at just in case.
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Needs specialists: With the description of the problems given input from genetics , endocrinologist and nutritional services would be helpful, all the underlying problem... Read More
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Check kidney status: With low hemoglobin , high urea I would make sure kidneys are functioning well , Check BP IF not checked already , have the eyes tested as well .
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Needs further tests: breast feeding can prolong newborn jaundice for few weeks but usually the indirect bilirubin is lower. Make sure his thyroid test on newborn screenin... Read More
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See the doctor: Spasms of the hands and or feet may be associated with low calcium. She needs to be seen and evaluated for possible low calcium/ vitamin d deficiency
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Tics: It is most likely Tics or Habbit, if the eyes are not red , not itchy and he is not doing it in his sleep or when distracted it is ok. Ignoring and d... Read More
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Cradle cap and Acne!: Cradle cap is benign and it is not allergy, infection or anything to with poor hygiene. Simply use baby shampoo and a soft brush and it clears up with... Read More
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May be!: Most healthy children do not need tamiflu (oseltamivir) prophylaxis but 6month old may benefit from the treatment, call your pediatrician to discuss ... Read More
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? Hernia: It sounds like a hernia, have it checked by your doctor.
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May be: It does not depend on where they live in general but on their diet. If they are consuming a balanced diet that includes but not limited to fruits, ve... Read More
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Same as all neborns: If the baby is doing well no additional tests are required. Baby will need the same routine tests as normal delivery babies unless there is any signs... Read More
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Unlikely!: Nystagmus is unlikely to be caused by ranitidine. It could be congenital meaning present since birth or acquired later due to several causes. He nee... Read More
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Sep 26, 2013
Smart doctor. Good answers.
Highly recommend.
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Jan 25, 2012
He gave a basic and sound answer. He didnt exaggerate or try to make it into something larger.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bhoopalam is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks mucho! Knowing this will help me get through the teething stage w/less stress. I had a feeling teething was the reason but wasn't sure & a little concerned! Thanks Again!!
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He was put in the hospital for a week cause of it an they put him on acid reflex meds but he still does it. They ran numerous test on him.
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thanks for the info. wesll have to go back to our pediatrician and do some investigating about toddler diahrrea.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
J.J. M Medical college
Graduated 1978MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Muncie Region, IN - Summer
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Muncie Region, IN - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Muncie Region, IN - Summer
2013
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