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Castro Valley Pediatrics
Hayward, CA
About
Bio
Dr. Mika Hiramatsu is a general pediatrician in Hayward, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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
Languages spoken
English
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Pediatrics 34 years experience
Still growing: Teenagers are still growing and maturing and therefore need more sleep. However, unfortunately, they generally don't get enough. Some teens need 12 ... Read More
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Breast milk: Breast milk is a known treatment for pink eye, but it's not often easy to obtain. Some pink eye is viral or allergic, but most cases need a prescript... Read More
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Rubbing alcohol: A mixture of one part vinegar and one part rubbing alcohol poured into the ear can help it to dry. Some recommend just rubbing alcohol. Good luck.
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Depends: It depends on the severity of the eczema -- generally you want to use the weakest medicine that will fix the problem. If you have fissures (cracks) i... Read More
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Maybe. : If it's an allergic or contact rash or poison oak, that's a reasonable treatment. But could it possibly be scabies?
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Sounds good: You can overdose on lidocaine, though, so be careful. Also, second degree means blisters -- if you can, do not pop them. The fluid inside is sterile... Read More
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Lots of things: If it's itchy and with welts that move from place to place, likely an allergic reaction. Could be a contact rash from something that touched your skin... Read More
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Yes when young: Usually eye color is determined by about age 6 months. However, i had a patient whose eye color changed at age 6 years. I can't remember whether it ... Read More
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Hot packs: Hot packs to encourage drainage. Topica antibiotic, like neosporin. If it doesn't get better you probably need to be seen for oral antibiotics.
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OTC meds: A little Hydrocortisone 1% ointment and a little antibiotic ointment (e.g. Neosporin, bacitracin) a couple times a day should do the trick. It works ... Read More
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Could be allergy: Eczema has been called "the itch that rashes". People sometimes have an itch, then when they scratch it it becomes a rash and starts a vicious cycle.... Read More
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Maybe: Everything has a risk and a benefit. You are taking a risk going in a car, but it is good that you are not driving. If you must go, plan ahead for con... Read More
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Varies : For most babies sometime around 4 months or so.
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Yes: Yes, it's possible to have a meconium plug and not a serious condition like cystic fibrosis or bowel disease, but it's best to have the testing done t... Read More
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Scabies gets worse: Scabies is a mite infestation, so without treatment it will get worse and worse. It is extremely itchy, and often the bumps will bleed from all the s... Read More
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No: It might be obesity but it also might be a hormone problem or early predictor of diabetes. Please see a doctor.
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Oral polio vaccine: Aka sabin vaccine. The oral polio vaccine is no longer used in the United States. U.S. Now exclusively uses salk inactivated (killed) polio vaccine.
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Growing pains?: Usually with a serious illness e.g. Infection, cancer, or chronic disease, you would see some other symptom in 2 years, such as fever, weight loss, r... Read More
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Maybe: After a month of cold / allergy symptoms with constant runny nose, your child may have developed a secondary infection such as ear infection or sinusi... Read More
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Yes but: You may be contagious, but breast feeding is the best way to protect your baby from illness. Practice good handwashing, don't kiss your baby on the fa... Read More
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Oral: Oral steroids are the fastest way. In the future, would recommend using tecnu soap.
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Yes: Yes, your baby needs oxygen to thrive. Stress is not good for your baby. Please get medical attention for both you and your bsby's sake！.
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Yes: Yes. Good for you for protecting yourself and your baby.
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No: It's extremely important for new parents to protect their newborns against influenza, and the best way to do this is by excellent hand hygiene and flu... Read More
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Yes, but: Yes, but why would you want to? Because it's packaged for children, it's more expensive than similar electrolyte solutions made for adults.
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Yes: Lact-aid (there are other brands) comes in capsules over-the-counter that you can take when eating lactose-containing foods.
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Probably antibiotics: Usually pink eye is treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointment.
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Yes.: Babies can get traumatic head injuries just like everyone else. But because babies heads are relatively large and their necks relatively weak, they c... Read More
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Unfortunately yes : But very unusual. Better see a doctor and make sure there is not an underlying hormonal or skin disorder.
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Many bad things: Erosion of tooth enamel, bad breath, potential rupture of stomach, poor body image, depression. Eating disorders have a mortality of 10%. Please get... Read More
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2 things: Notify the doctor who administered it, and you can also submit a report to the vaccine adverse events reporting system (vaers).
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Yes: Yes, if it is a bacterial infection. Erythromycin ointment (ilotycin) is most commonly prescribed -- gentamicin will work too.
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Saliva: Probably the most common reason for rash around the mouth is what's called "lip licker's dermatitis" -- licking dry lips, which starts a vicious cycle... Read More
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Blow her nose: Teach her how to blow her nose. Also, teach her to wash her hands frequently so she doesn't get colds and flus as often.
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Not necessarily: You are probably reacting to nickel. Some people react even to "hypoallergenic" earrings. You can paint the earrings with clear nail polish and avoi... Read More
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30 mintues a day: General consensus is 30 minutes of active exercise per day. It's hard for most people to do!
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Yes: Unfortunately that's your eustachian tube opening and closing. There are anesthetic ear drops that can be prescribed, or you can try a heated towel o... Read More
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No u: No usually classic murmur is pansystolic (all the way through systole but stops with the second heart sound).
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Your: Your baby can hear you. Research has shown music and words now can be recognized after birth.
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Could be: Usually yeast is itchy. Std would depend on your sexual history. If it does not itch or smell it could also be physiologic leukorrhea which is normal ... Read More
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Cool wet air: Breathing in cool moist air is usually helpful. You can sit in the bathroom with the shower on to fill the room with mist, or you can run a humidifie... Read More
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See a doctor now: Her hemoglobin is too low and her platelets are low ish too. She needs to be seen and evaluated right away. Do not wait. Good luck.
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Yes. : It's often difficult to get lots of details on ultrasound, depending on position and if baby is moving. It's ok!
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Fine red rash: Medical term -- miliria rubra. Fine red bumps all over sweaty areas, with sometimes burning, tingling or itching. Also called prickly heat.
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Resistant germs: Cystic fibrosis patients can transmit resistant germs (pseudomonas and other bacteria, yeast and others) to each other, which can complicate treatment... Read More
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Does it itch?: If so, it may be an allergy to nickel in her pants fastener or belt buckle. It could also be from local irritation - has she been picking at it or try... Read More
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Yes but: Yes, however, it can also be used for croup and other respiratory conditions. In a survey in the new england journal of medicine, half of all 3 year ... Read More
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No u: Depending on the size, sometimes a vsd will close on its own. Other times a patch or surgery is required.
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It depends: It depends on the cause of the rash. If it's from irritation, for instance, washing your hands a lot, Hydrocortisone ointment (over-the-counter) will... Read More
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Sometimes: 3 characteristics of normal young babies have been found to be a good screen for autism: 1) baby looks at your face, 2) shared smile at 2 months, 3) ... Read More
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May 4, 2013
A kind compassionate and thorough pediatrician. She also has a broad public health background and a passion for community health.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hiramatsu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hiramatsu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UC San Francisco School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1989MD
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