Dr. Ashu Syal
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis
PASADENA, TX
32 years experience female
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NAG PEDIATRIC CLINIC
PASADENA, TX
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Pediatrician
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Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis
Pediatric Nephrology and Dialysis
Languages spoken
English
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: I don't believe it's compatible with life
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Mood swings: Mood swings in pregnancy are hormonal in origin. Stress factors in life add fuel to fire. Relaxation techniques with meditation and yoga helps!
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No methids: There are no natural methods of abortion. The natural method is to carry on with pregnancy. Abortion--- by it's very definition only--- is an " unnatu... Read More
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Extra renal pelvis: It's a very common variation of renal development. It's repurcussions---- sometimes ( not always) can cause obstruction in the extra renal part. Most ... Read More
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Tetanus: Gosh! It so rare-- and thankfully so! As name suggests-- muscle go through involuntary spasms or tetany--- usually triggered by sound, water, airwaves... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Resistant organisms: Most likely u got UTI from some bacteria that is resistant to Macrobid. Did you do urine cs prior to starting Macrobid? See your MD ASAP because it so... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Bronchitis????: Sounds like you have broncho constriction due to some acute chest and throat infection. See a MD, you need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator +/- ora... Read More
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No: Normal course of resolution of hematoma anywhere in the body is change in color from black/ blue to brown to greenish to pale yellow to disappear. Tha... Read More
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Epidydimitis?: UTI is not common in males. Usually underlying etiology has to be worked up. I suggest going back to your MD for further work up esp testicular US nee... Read More
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Exercises to avoid: Heavy weight lifting, stairs, rope jumping should be avoided.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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PROM: Prom puts the baby at risk for infection. If infection is manged soon after birth of baby, the baby is normal. Also, prom or membrane leak early-- lea... Read More
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No: No toxicity or side effect. Don't worry.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Constipation: Very common. Take increased fiber and increased liquids. Stool softeners ( MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or kristalose) helps. Consult your OB gyn.
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Orthoststic: Orthostatic hypotension causes these symptoms. Check with your md to investigate.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No: No food restrictions for thallassemia ( a congenital condition causing hemolytic anemia not responsive to iron and folate).
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Headaches: How long u have had these symptoms? There is wide range of differential for the symptoms u have just described. I believe, your answers lie with your ... Read More
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Thrush: Your pediatrician is the best person to make the diagnosis.
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High liver enzymes: Several reasons: obesity, viral infections, certain medications.
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Raunaud????: Swollen and painful? Several reasons--- auto-immune diseases, thyroid, vascular problems ( venous drainage).
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: And sounds like middle ear infection --- which means--- ear drops will not work. Antibiotics by mouth are needed.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Nerve injury: Seems like median nerve distribution area is numb. Make sure, x ray is done to prove ' no fracture'. Once that is ruled out, see a neurologist or chir... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: All females get cysts in ovaries once/ month for ovulation. So if a 15 yrs old is menstruating then she is ovulating and therefore she can have cyst i... Read More
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Shingles: The vesicular lesions because of vaccine will show within 48 hrs ( to less than wee) after vaccine. Your rash needs to be evaluated by md.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depo: Depo is Progesterone only shot. Profesterone causes salt and water retention hence the bloated feeling. Similarly, Progesterone causes changes in uter... Read More
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Sucrose intolerance: Sounds like you are deficient in enzyme sucrase; hence the symptoms. Consult with a GI specialist.
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Tonsillitis: Looks like you might have strept throat. Seek a md help to put you on right antibiotics.
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No: There r some obvious differences. In abortion you r expelling out fetus prematurely whereas in child birth it's a baby coming out. Since the size of b... Read More
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Colic?: How do u know that a two month old crying baby has pain in belly and not anything else? Like pain in ear? Go see your pediatrician to be sure; if all ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Flu: Sounds like you are catching some viral infection. You need some otc decongestant, however if the symptoms do not subside in one week, see your docto... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Not normal: Need to address this issue with your pediatrician and if possible go for neurologist referral.
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Cough syrups: Try Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Robitussin or sudafed! all of these contain a different kind of anti-tussive. These are equally effective! well no o... Read More
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Dehydration: Yes! it's a vicious cycle! nausea forbids you from drinking and for dehydration, you need to drink. Break the cycle by drinking little sips of oral el... Read More
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Yes: White rings s/p op after tna is normal indicates formation of scar tissue which is expected after any surgical intervention. And yes you can brush you... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Allergy: Sounds like allergic rhinitis. See your pediatrician to get referred to a allergy specialist. Other causes for bleeds fron nose-- blood disorder, blee... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Prograf or elidel (pimecrolimus): These are non- steroidal immune-modulators. Check your allergies. Even food allergies are known to exacerbate eczema.
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Lymphadenitis: Lymph nodes are the glands in neck region which drain head, throat and ears, nose and sinuses. Anytime we have infection in any of those parts of body... Read More
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Height growth: Genes and environment ( food and exercise) seem to play important role on height growth. Genes you can't control. Give her environmental stimulus and ... Read More
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Vision loss: All kinds f eye inflammation can cause temporary vision compromise, however it depend upon the cause of inflammation, to conclude whether this vision ... Read More
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Nasal saline drops: These drops help clean the nasal passage ( by flushing) and reduce mucosal edema ( saline). Once or twice a day is sufficient. Over-aggressive use can... Read More
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Ring worm????: Can't make diagnosis without looking at the rash. See your doctor.
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IVH grade-2: Usually not much. Early intervention ( with physical therapy) helps. However, long term consequences are not definitely clear. Some research links the... Read More
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Dizzy: Seems like you have prthostatic hypotension--- a consequence of volume depletion. Start with consuming at least 2-3 litre of pedialyte/ lemonade. Also... Read More
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Fever: Try controlling the temperature with tylenol (acetaminophen) and mortaring, alternating, every six hrs. Take him/ her to see pediatrician first thing ... Read More
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Yes: Any kind of infection -- be it from the water source or airborne source, has a tendency to produce skin manifestations.
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FOMITES: Yes! scabies can be contacted through bed-sheets, towels etc. The bug that causes scabies---sarcoptes scabiei, has a tendency to move from one host to... Read More
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Pneumonia: Sounds like you have serious chest infection. See your doctor asap before your condition deteriorates any further.
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Irregular Periods: Several reasons could lead to amenorrhea responsive to ocps. It could be pituitary ( as you mentioned); but then pituitary is further regulated by bmi... Read More
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HBP: What do you mean by abbreviation-- hbp? Is it ' high blood pressure' ? If so then one of the medications used to treat bp-- ace inhibitors can cause t... Read More
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Ring worm???: Hmmmm! 'red band'--- i guess you are describing a rash which looks like a red ring with central clearing? Could it be ring worm? Esp with no history o... Read More
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Dr. Syal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Syal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I am grateful for this doctor this Thanksgiving!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks have only taken crp test i will test my urin next time i was told to take with me a urin sample last time i forgot :-) have a nice day
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Excellent answer. Thank you for listing potential symptoms. My son has all but respiratory distress and chest pain so i will be on the lookout with my doctor. Thanks again
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Empty b/c I had transvaginal u.s. recently. Doc didn't mention fibroids. He said it looks good but was eleven week size. Ty!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
GOVT MED COLL, PUNJABI UNIV, PATIALA, PUNJAB, INDIA
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
UMDNJ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Pediatric Nephrologist, First Place, National - Summer
2014
Top Pediatric Nephrologist, First Place, National - Fall
2014
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