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Pediatrics
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kelly Kaneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Exfolliation: Removing the thicker skin layers with a scrub or buffer can help appearance.
Moisturizing will help too, but likely less so.
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Usually...: But it is due to compliance. If you take the shot every 3 months you are more likely covered than if you take your pill 88/90 days.
There are side e... Read More
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Sort of: Kp is a skin type not a disease. There are lots of products today that can help relieve some of the discomfort of the bumps and the itching. I like de... Read More
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Probably not: If she's still peeing fine and there is not blood in the stool i would recommend following it.
If she cannot eat or pee because of the extra stoolin... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: Xrays are usually right but it the pain persists and you are concerned you could ask for a repeat 1 week after the injury.
Lump on your arm could be ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Rectal thermometer: Lubricate the tip if the thermometer with petroleum jelly. Turn it on if it is digital and insert it into her anal opening about an inch. It should co... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Any or all: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever.
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Yes: Not all hospitals provide the service of stool studies, but it is a laboratory test.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: The multidose preparation of the flu vaccine does contain a small amount of thimerisol which contains a small amount of mercury. In this dr's opinion ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Diet related: Skip the juice. Increase soluable fiber and water. Use a barrier ointment to the diaper area to hale prevent skin break down.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Joint instability: Can lead to more joint pain in marian's patients but cramping is likely not associated.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Push fluids: Follow your son closely for signs or symptoms of concern like increased cough, shortness of breath, ear pain, bloody diarrhea. If the fever persists p... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Compromise: You may want to talk to them about quiet vs active hours in your room. Coming to a compromise might make everyone more happy in your room. You could t... Read More
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Probably viral: Hand foot and mouth disease has mouth ulcers, blisters on palms and soles. It is caused by coxsackie virus. Fever may occur in the beginning of the i... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Keep trying: Add some pain reliever. Try different temperatures of fluid-cold, warm, room temp. Try some high fluid foods like pudding, yogurt, applesauce, jello, ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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General cleaning: With lice, only areas where the head has touched are at risk. Would wipe the area down and vacuum it.
With scabies it is spread to the environment w... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Neither: It is a trisomy like the more common down syndrome.It can be inherited if a parent was a genetic abnormality. It could be a spontaneous aberration. Ge... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Careful: Extra Insulin can result in low blood sugars which can be life threatening. H eneeds to be followed closely overnight.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Try melatonin: It can get your sleep started. You might need to do some relaxation exercises to aid as well.
I prefer the sublingual tablets that go under the tong... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Homemade treatment: For mild swimmer's ear.
1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol.
Mix equal parts and use several drops to ears twice daily.
If really painful y... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Some things like pain, faintness, and fever can start right away. Others can develop over time. Call your doctor to discuss any concerning things happ... Read More
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Glandular secretion: Inflammation/irritation to lining of the nose increases secretion of mucus.
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Expensive: Adhd is not usually associated with structural brain problems. It wouldn't add any answers toward diagnosis or care.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: These issues are probably separate. Would talk to your baby's dr about the fussiness.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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1-2 weeks: With a stomach flu or gastroenteritis, the nervous impulses to the gut can be mixed up. Flow though the tract can be irregular causing cramping and so... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Congenital rubella: Usually if you have a positive titer(test) for your screening it means you are immune to rubella. This is good. It means that you had an MMR vaccine a... Read More
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Chickenpox shot : Shingles vaccine is a live injectable vaccine against varicella, the cause of chickenpox. This vaccine is intended for adults to increase their prote... Read More
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Eye symptoms: Red and purulent draining.
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What are possible reasons for elevated insulin in my teen year old daughter from fasting blood work?
Dr. Kelly Kaneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Insulin resistance: Her cells may not be allowing the glucose in her blood stream to enter, forcing her pancreas to release more Insulin to help.
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Marriage = trust: If you are going to arrange a marriage with this girl you have to trust her. If discussing sexuality isn't taboo in your culture, you could consider i... Read More
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Usually infection: Having myringotomy tubes in place prevents infection from staying in the middle ear space. When an ear infection occurs it will drain out the ear cana... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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The window is closed: More than likely the window is closed for treatment of your lazy eye. If recognized early , reducing use of the good eye sending more images to the b... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Infection: Your initial problem may have been dry or irritated skin but because you skin's barrier was broken down you likely have a skin infection. You can try ... Read More
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Yes: Just avoid artificial sweeteners. Local honey is good. Small amounts though.
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Recurring cough: Winter cough is common at the age of two. It changes in quality and frequency through each ongoing illness. If a cough persists all year round, causes... Read More
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No: Breasts are more fibrous when you are young. The older you get the more the fibers are changed over to fatty tissue. Wearing a bra will not prevent t... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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More water: Eating a naturally high fiber diet is healthy, but not as good for stools if you don't drink enough water. Make sure that she is drinking enough water... Read More
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Not at all: Umbilical cords do not have nerves.
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Consistency: There are lots of non-medical things you can do to help a child with adhd. Schedules are important with these kids. Getting plenty of rest really help... Read More
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Depends on intake: If your baby is exclusively breast fed, one stool weekly may be normal. If you baby eats solids 1-4 small soft stools daily would be normal.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Injections: Used to introduce antigens to people so that they can build antibodies against disease.
Most immunizations are given in series with booster shots gi... Read More
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Combination vaccine: It contains more tetanus toxoid, than diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis. (hence big t and little d and p).These antigens are introduced by in... Read More
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Cream: Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin cream will likely help.
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Irritated stomach: This could be a stomach virus but may be irritation to the lining of her stomach. Would follow her closely. Make sure she is peeing ok. If the vomit ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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A little too much: Maybe try some sleepy tea or melatonin.
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Oops!: I assume this was an error. Injectable flu vaccine is a killed virus vaccine. Your baby will not get the flu from it. Because there is more antigen i... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Most: Most movements are safe for kids to do. Trampolines are not recommended because of injury risk. Weightlifting is not recommended for growing children.
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Interfere: She doesn't know she can hurt him. I would demonstrate loving touches. I would be close by when they are interacting. I would ensure that you are spen... Read More
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Yes: These are both normal temperatures.
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Counseling: Would start with a counselor to get to the root of your fear. If working with a counselor isn't enough, you may want to meet with your doctor to see i... Read More
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Thanks for your quick reply! Would it have anything to do with mild loss of lordosis? He recently had X-ray done and that's what they found.
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Thank you. He has been referred to a specialist but the earliest appointment is still over 2 weeks away. Is that is too long to wait
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
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Top Doctor, First Place, Altoona, PA - Winter
2013
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2013
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2013
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