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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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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics 40 years experience
It does: If a common fever is l a viral infection, chicken pox spreads the same way respiratory droplet, more infective before the rash, but so many adults and... Read More
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Don't do it: Shaving hair, any kind does not make it grow back faster, this is indeed an old wives tale. But please do not touch the lanugo it will go away and wo... Read More
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Yes: Zovirax (acyclovir) is commonly used follow your drs instructions and remember it works best when started as early as possible whicheans when you firs... Read More
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More info needed: If this just started happening perhaps a stomach bug. If it has been ongoing and getting worse perhaps a food intolerance. If u are breastfeeding mill... Read More
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Norhing: This sounds like roseola. It is caused by a virus. Typically there is a few days of high fever them the fever goes away and a rash appears, typically ... Read More
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Probably: Have ur dr look at the rash sometimes around a bite u might get a localized reaction . If it is a bulls eye rash this is an early indicator of lyme an... Read More
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Who says this?: You did not say how old your baby is but the aap recommends babies to be put to sleep on their backs as it decreases the incidence of sudden infant de... Read More
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Probably: It depends if it is truly undescended or retractile . Retractile means it is high up in the scrotum and can be felt this should not cause problems wit... Read More
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Read on: If it is the two year old it is the inability to express their needs, as well as it is the developmental time when the self is taking over ignoring a... Read More
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Yes: It's a virus adults can and do get it.
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Yes: Fruit juice even no sugar added has sugar and too much can cause diarrhea.
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It's normal: Mots normal after born hiccoughs burps grunts and groans.
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Yes: Cherries have flavonoids called anthocyanins this gives them the deep red color. They are anti inflammatories which help decrease uric acid levels. ... Read More
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Yes: Black cherry pills are anti inflmatory which helps decrease uric acid might not get rid of it but keeps it under control.
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Read on: Of course try to figure out the cause of the hives or they will constantly recur. U can give benadryl, (diphenhydramine) call ur dr for the dosage, or... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Tetanus is part of this schedule the usual shots are MMR DPT and polio.
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Read on: Beer is one of the worst things for gout flare ups. As. A person with gout for over 30 years I have only had it in my big toe twice. Frequently I have... Read More
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1to30 days: Usually one to thirty days, .
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Oral antibiotics: Early lyme disease is treated with oral antibiotics there are a few good ones. Doxycycline, ceftin, (cefuroxime) are a few talk with ur dr usually tre... Read More
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Read on: Depends on the wording. Newborns develop kneecaps 4 months in utero but the are all cartilage, not bone. After birth the are growth centers and bone w... Read More
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Too much formula?: Perhaps he is getting too much formula. If he is getting more then 40 oz a day it is a lot. If this is the case cut back on formula and put finger foo... Read More
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Read on: Around this age the teeth are tracking thru gum line they might not break thru the gums but the teeth are moving down causing swelling of the gums mi... Read More
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Read on: So many say the are vegetarian and don't eat meat eggs ot fish.I do think a veg diet can be very healthy but it does take work. U have to add to ur di... Read More
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No: Neonatologists wok with babies who are born prematurely.
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Read on: The usual cause is that mom had it. About 35 to 40 percent of women carry it. It can be transmitted during labor. It is usually treated with antibiot... Read More
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Yes: It is no problem your dr will adjust the shot schedule.
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Read on: Sometime a shot will get a localized reaction. The might last up to a week and possibly a little longer. It will go away and is nothing to worry about... Read More
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Revise: Thought was 2 mo old not acne at 2 yo this could be viral infection, allergic reaction, bacterial would have the rash seen be dr.
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Yes: The formulation of the vaccine changed in 1997 and it is believed that the immunity does not last as long as previous vaccine.
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See doctor: Any enlarged tetsticle with or without pain should be seen by a doctor right away please have this checked out and dont take no for an answer.
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Good luck: Teens should be able to prepare a dinner and help out the household.
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Yes: If she wants chicken it is fine make sure it is well cooked.
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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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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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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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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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1000 mg/day: You should get about 1000mg/day. I think the best way is getting it with your diet. Milk is great esp since it has vitamin d. Cheese and yogurt as wel... 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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Read on : Dpt( diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) polio and measle mumps and rubella (mmr).
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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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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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Check rash: The rash associated with lyme called erythema migrans is usually not itchy or painful, it might feel warm perhaps very mild itch but usually not painf... Read More
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Read on: Well you have to find out the cause. For a new newborn one should think about formula intolerance, if breast feeding could it be moms diet, could it ... Read More
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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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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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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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Usually: I have staff clean pens and boards but use your purcell after. Same with pharmacy pens.
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No: They took the vaccine off the market because of the side effects.
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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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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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