Dr. George Blum

Pediatrics
bingham farms, MI
68 years experience male

Locations

Office

bingham farms, MI

Address

31500 telegraph rd, bingham farms, MI
Directions

Fax

(248) 540-8701

About

Bio

We have 9 board certified Pediatricians. We teach medical students, so we keep up with all new developments in Medicine. We Love children, birth through college.

Specialties
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Pediatrics

Licenses

United States: Michigan

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

39 Answers
26 Agrees
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Good idea: Most people do not know what to do if someone falls and twitches, so an id bracelet lets by-standers get an idea about what is happening.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Some tooth pastes: Some teeth can never get white because of pigment in the enamel that occurred during development.Go to a reliable dentist.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Not instead of milk: Children are not getting enough calcium and vitamind, found mostly in milk. If they are drinking 2 or 3 glasses a day, they can have coffee sometimes.... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Homog milk and rice: Change to homog milk and eating apple sauce , bananas and rice causes hard bms. Try miralax (polyethylene glycol).
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
All are similar: No method is a lasting solution.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Yes, but give vit D : Vitamin d does not get into breast milk, so give drops to the baby.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Plasma and cells.: Red blood cells contain iron, levels go up as children get older, though highest in newborns,dropping rapidly after birth.There are white blood cells ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
You need sweet fluid: Your blood pressure and blood sugar are probably low, you should drink sweet liquids. If not feeling better soon, you should see a doctor.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Many things possible: If new or changing, have it looked at. Might be a cyst or a lymph node, others are also possible.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Your weight is OK!!!: Your Body Mass Index ,BMI , is about right, you should not lose weight.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Could be.: Strep can cause enlarged nodes all over the body. You might also have strep in the anal area or on the legs, closer to the inguinal area.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
12-16 weeks: Depends on location and the age of the patient. Tenderness could take many months to clear.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Might have a germ: 2 months is too long for the usual virus diarrhea, but bacteria, protozoans and worms can cause this. Also diet and enzyme deficiencies. Have a doctor... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
30 mgm / KG: Can stop after 6 days. There are other meds for strep that are less likely to cause intestinal changes.
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A female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Upper normal.: Recheck at different times of the day.You might be a little nervous if you are not checked very often.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
New meds work: There are new medications that seem to help most patients. There is long life ahead for most.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Exposure, no shots: A virus that is in saliva, spread by air or touching. It is included in the MMR immunization given at 1 and 4 years old to most children. If you are e... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Back pain,coughing: Flu A causes fever, cough, which can cause back pain. Parvovirus can lower red blood count. If not better check blood and urine.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
May need more iron: May need more iron-containing foods, like beef.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
May not have seizure: If you have had some type of seizure, an abnormal eeg suggests more seizures could happen.Taking medicine for awhile is usually safe. Driving is not l... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Consult neurosurgeon: Might cause pressure on nerves if they keep enlarging. Radiation might help.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
2days: Should not be continued because of some side effects.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Possible yes: Intra - uterins infections can cause anomalies.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
See Doctor: Some sensitivity to the milk, may need tests on stools and change in milk.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Not yet: Cervical cancer is often caused by one of the papilloma viruses.Unprotected sexual contacts can lead to cervical inflammation, later to cancer. Get ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
The Ilazarov procedu: The "ilazarov" procedure of leg lengthening can be done to increase height by 3-4 "it takes several years and can get infections.
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Takes longer: You may have stretched or torn muscle fibers. Heat, massage and IBP may help. Don't lift as much when you start back. Check with a doctor , if it is ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Some hormone birth : Hormone birth control meds may not prevent bleeding between periods.You may need to talk to your doctor about an examination.Then might need to change... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Very rare: Have the baby in a good hospital, follow the prenatal advice. Eat properly.
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A member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
A virus or strep: Many germs cause a rash, but an allergic reaction also could. Check for fever and trouble eating. May need to be checked by a doctor.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Hematoma with calciu: Probably had some bleeding around the bone, even a tiny crack, that is now calcifying, meaning it is depositing calcium like new bone. Might take mont... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Hard to pee, red ski: May tighten up the bladder and make the skin turn red, can cause hallucinations
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Few dogs have rabies: Vaccines have prevented dogs from having rabies, but bats carry the germ and have spread it without visible bite marks. Rabies.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Strep is common: High percent of sore throats with swollen neck glands are common with strep, skin cuts can also have strep germs.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
110/70 +/- 10: This is ideal, some variation by genetic differences.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Frequent coughing,: Shortness of breath happens easily, often with exercise.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
See your pediatricia: It might just be a virus, but check to be sure it isn't pneumonia or bronchiolitis, or associated ear infection.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Recheck EEG sometime: If you have not had another seizure in 14 years, that may have been a temporary problemthe eeg should be normal now.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. George Blum
Pediatrics 68 years experience
Sleep, kisses, milk : A good night's sleep, adequate milk and food intake, and lots of affection keep kids healthy.
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Testimonials
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Blum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Blum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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So to answer my question, if i had excess salivation and it was related to rabies i would have other severe symptoms that would be painful/ noticeable?
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Michigan Medical School, MI
Graduated 1955MD

Residency

Univ Hosp , Ann Arbor, Mich
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