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23 Answers
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
It's old blood: if it's a very light flow of rust-colored blood, that's strong evidence of it being "old blood"
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A male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Teen years: many people get oilier skin in their teen years,
this will persist for at least a number of years.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Need ent referral: sounds like trigeminal neuralgia.
see and ENT specialist for evaluation
and treatment
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Molluscum: Sounds like it could be a common wart-like condition called molluscum. Should see dermatologist
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Excellent question: this is why premature infants are kept in thermal-neutral incubators until they mature enough to maintain they're temps.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Common: It's very common for a 42 year old woman to have trouble conceiving. I suggest if you're very enthusiastic about having another child that you should... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Adult dosing: He or she can take the adult dose of Mucinex.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Depends: After exertion, after caffeine, when anxious perfectly normal to have pulse in 110-120 range. If it's always or nearly always in that range, see your... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Ask for holter: Go back to cardiologist and request 24-48 hour Holter monitor
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Neurogenic stutter: stuttering that begins in middle age is a symptom of q neurological issue. this needs further work-up by a neurologist,
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Erectile dysfunction: have your doctor prescribe PDE5 inhibitor such as Viagra (sildenafil).
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Correlates w/ time: the longer it stays inside, the stinkier it is when it's passed. try to ensure adequate fiber and water intake, and don't overdo dairy intake.
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A member asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Chocolate frosting: Mix the medicine(s) into a large dollop of chocolate frosting. Give her the resulting mixture on a spoon to completion. Good luck -- not easy having... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Unlikely to need it: a dose of oral steroids at 4pm almost always keeps croup at bay for about 24 hours. plan on giving a 15-20 minute steamy bathroom exposure, followed b... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: miliaria rubra or "heat rash"
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
A few things: 1) ensure adequate fiber intake - whole grains+fresh veggies+fresh fruits
2) drink a cup of hot coffee (caffeinated) in tha AM
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Definitely: People with asthma are more prone to lower respiratory tract conditions such as pneumonia. Well-controlled asthma less likely to cause this.
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A female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
Staph: Have all family members' noses cultured by the doctor to detect Staph germs.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
A few ideas: 1) make sure your body is adequately hydrated -- eating salty snacks or drinking alcohol incrases your body's water requirements, which, if they aren'... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
2 step approach: 1) buy 2 different brands of pregnancy tests & run each one on your 1st morning urine
2) if both tests are negative, see your primary doctor, or, ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Drink water: while standing up, drink 16 ounces of water or juice.
after 15-30 minutes, repeat this. if sensation goes away by end of day, then resume BC pill the ... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Pediatrics 22 years experience
NTD: As long as child is fever-free, cough-free, breathing comfortably and you finished antibiotics as prescribed, you don't need to do anything.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Henry Rascoffanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
2 answers: 1) massage in some baby oil and soon afterwards gently pick off the oily flakes and then bathe child
2) rub in some Selenium sulfide shampoo ( such as... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rascoff is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rascoff is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good! Thank you Vey much!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, NY
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 2004
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