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Have been in pediatric practice for about twenty five years. During this time, i became aware of the the need not only to take care of the sick, but most important teach how to take care of the well, especially with good nutrition.
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Not really: I like Ibuprofen (advil) more i feel it gives longer coverage for fever or pain, i feel it has a better safety profile, it has better anti inflammat... Read More
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Kidney: Besides it being an infection it is important to find the reason for the infection. A test should've done to study the kiddies bladder ureter etc to ... Read More
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Read on: Low fat foods, avoid simple sugars ie the white bread, rice, pasta the bad carbs, perhaps some krill oil would help as anti inflammatory and help tri... Read More
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Yes: Exposure to germs in our everyday world will make the immune system stronger.
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Yes : Blueberries and raspberries burn more calories then they contain.
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Ask ur dr: If u mean sertraline, it is usually for anxiety or depression does anxiety cause ur asthma to worsen. Truly talk to ur dr as to why that medication. ... Read More
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Not much: Theyare pretty equivalent used for the same thing.Prednisone is converted to Prednisolone by the liver. I find that there are more preparations with P... Read More
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About 7 mg: About 7 mg per day it does not have to be that amount every day but roughly this is what to shoot for.
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Read on: Hep b is usually given at birth or two months old. Hep a is varied most drs have their own schedule.
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Perhaps: If u have a history of being quite constipated you could have a reflux but i would not want to miss something like a cardiac problem talk to your dr a... Read More
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Read on: If it is just soft stools no blood or mucous amd he is well, spmetes the teeth might be tracking down his gums not breaking thru, hei mightbe drooling... Read More
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Read on: A simple sugar the body uses for quick energy so initially the child will get a boost but ultimately becaus the Insulin levels go high they get low bl... Read More
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Blood test: A western blot test for lyme.
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Read on: If u mean what does it look like usually the legs are spread wide apart and the feet outward , slow wobbly steps. Remember the best for foot ware are ... Read More
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It's rewarding: It is a very multifaceted job. Dealing with illnesses that sometimes the patient can not fully explain such as babies or young children , interpret th... Read More
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Besides supplements: Try other types of milk that are fortified such as soy or almond. Calcium fortified orange juice. Firm tofu. Almond ( 1oz) has 70mg. Collard greens 1 ... Read More
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Intussusception?: If you mean intussusception there can be a few causes. An infection whether bacterial or viral can cause it. Also polyps, conditions such as cystic fi... Read More
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Absolutely: More then 2 hours of screen time computer games, text, tv, etc during school year is detrimental. Sports are the best way to go for healthy mind and b... Read More
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Yes: A yeast infection is a fungal infection anyone can get.
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1to 2 wks: The rash usually lasts one to two weeks usually it resolves in 7to 10 days.
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See ur dr: This should always be checked out especially if it red and seems to hurt immediately. How ever the most like ly cause if it is not hurting or red is ... Read More
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Sort of: If it is a true puncture wound with a rusty or dirty nail we generally would like the shot no more then five years. The vaccine loses potency at about... Read More
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Protection: The younger the child usually the more detrimental the illnesses are that we protect against for example we are starting to see a lot of pertussis a... Read More
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Read on: An infection or cloggged tear duct. Have ur dr see the eye, usually if it is an infection the eye itself is very red a clogged tear duct many babies h... Read More
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Read on: If getting better stick with advil (ibuprofen) and drink plenty of water. When it is over get ur uric acid level checked there are meds to keep it lo... Read More
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Yes: Rolaids are ok, they can cause constipation. They also have children's malox. Use sparingly and if u give them a lot try to figure why all the upset ... Read More
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Maybe: There are about 5 to 10 percent of the general pipulation who will need two varicella immunizations to get immunity, however if you already had one ... Read More
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72 hrs: It takes about three days to clear.
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Perhaps: A cold can last maybe 7 to 10 or 12 days but at this point she should be showing some e improvement, if she is getting worse, like fever, more irrit... Read More
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No: Shingles are a reactivation of the chicken pox virus. You had to have had the chicken pox sometime in ur life and the virus reactivates as it resi... Read More
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No: If i understand ur concerned that masturbating every two days will affect your future performance of sex with ur wife. No u are a healthy 16 yo not... Read More
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Not necessary: Giving water might fill the babies stomach and make him feel full therefor ur baby might not want formula or breastmilk depriving h of nutrition.
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Depends: It's natural and healthy to experiment and these are the years thatabstract thinking starts to develop and the experiments start, but i guess it depe... Read More
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Folliculitis?: Sounds like folliculitis infection/inflammation at hair follicle. This can come sporadically sometime being in hot tubs can cause this. If it is mild ... Read More
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Yes: It is ok for beach and pool. Close supervision. Shade hat and sunblock remember even under umbrella the sand and water reflects. Try sunblock on just... Read More
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Read on: Commonly to cleans the body the kidney liver gall bladder, also digestion especially after fatty meals, also mild diuretic.
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Read on: Had to think.The milestones have not changed as far as walking, babbling , grabbing, etc expectations have changed., especially with the toddler on u... Read More
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Read on: Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox so if ur newborn comes in contact with the lesions the baby can get chicken pox.
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16-20hrs: Nothing is written in stone but the usual sleep time is 16. To 20 hrs per day not all at once of course. Interesting also crying time is usually 1 to... Read More
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Usually: I have staff clean pens and boards but use your purcell after. Same with pharmacy pens.
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Read on : Dpt( diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) polio and measle mumps and rubella (mmr).
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No: They took the vaccine off the market because of the side effects.
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Why do it: A newborn should have breast milk or formula. Both are giving all the necessary nutrients and calories. Both consist mostly of water anyway. Water wi... Read More
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16 to 20 hours : Typically 16 to 20 hours a day of course not all at once in between there is feeding, diaper changing crying and loving to be done.
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Allergy?: If he is acting ok no fever drinking eating etc it sounds like hives. They are typically blotches they might come and go affect different parts of the... Read More
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Perhaps: A warm washcloth might help bring the boil to a head but i think that u should have her seen by your dr, they really might have to be drained and hav... Read More
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Yes: Cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis can be seen to 3 to. Mineral oil, olive oil, coconut oil might loosen the patches. For the older child tea tree oi... Read More
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Read on: Doxycycline, Ceftin (cefuroxime) , Amoxicillin are some good ones.
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Read on: It depends on how many. The WBC can mean inflammation or infection further work up for a complete urinalysis and urine culture should be considered.
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All no.......: I would say not all teens, but maybe 99.9999 0/0 . As a physician i tell my parents it's the hormones, the frontal cortex not being developed and p... Read More
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Dr. Casale is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Casale is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks so much for the response. Shortly after i sent the question i had to pick him up from daycare. He had a temp. and no appetite. :(
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This saved my life. Thank You! Thanks a ton..I was very apprehensive about this.
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Thanks. My uric level is 8.5 and I do plan to start allopurinol
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