Dr. Roseller B. Tapangan

35 years experience

Could be!: Any physical trauma can predispose it but i believe it could be from the anesthesia effect and her unknowingly biting on her food and part of the inn... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What can cause swollen lymph nodes under both arms, itchy skin with no rash , burning sensations in bones and joint pain?

35 years experience

Lupus vs RA: Sounds systemic! i would really urge you visit your md please! too many things going on! please let me know what diagnosis your doc give you ! best o... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Tell me when do babies begin to talk?

35 years experience

Really varies !!: Think of it like an apple tree blooming! not all boom turn ripe at same time! however , you can estimate if they are same batch! same as speech! the... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Do i need to wake my baby up to give her tylenol (acetaminophen) if she has a fever of 100.5 during her sleep or is it ok to wait until she wakes up?

35 years experience

Let her rest!!: The body might be more inclined to feel better after a nice nap than multiple dose of tylenol (acetaminophen) ! let her immune system fight it off and... Read More

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A female asked:

Can contact dermatitis turn into a staph infection?

35 years experience

Sure can!: Constant rubbing and physical scratching with dirty nails can turn into impetigo , folliculitis etc! regards!

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A 23-year-old female asked:

My 6yr old daughter has pain under her right ear between the end part of the jar and the ear and is swollen what could it be?

35 years experience

Swollen lymph node!: I would probably have your peds take a quick look and touch of the mass to be safe! nothing worries us parents than lymph nodes that are swollen and ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Can you get a yeast infection in your uretha (male)f?

35 years experience

Sure can!: Some might be more painful than others! or you might just have a little raw spot in the meatus or little tingle to pee! all ages can experience mo... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I had unprotected oral and vaginal sex and got chlamydia. i'm on azithromycin but suck my thumb, can i reinfect myself this way if i had throat chlam?

35 years experience

Not really !: As long as you finish the prescribed PO antibiotics and get retested to make sure you are fully cured! please please ! " practice safe sex... Or you ... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

I got flu shot thursday afternoon. friday evening, i noticed rash around the shot site, and on my legs, where the fat is. sat morning, it is getting worse. is there a problem? i took flu shots every year for the past 10 years. this is the first time i

35 years experience

Vaccine misadventure: Placing in in the wrong spot ( too deep or too shallow in the muscle bulk can cause irritation!) sometimes a little tug or pull during im injection c... Read More

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A member asked:

Remedy for stomach upset?

35 years experience

Lots of options here: If its something minor and acute, a little Tums (calcium carbonate) or mylanta goes a long way! avoid dairy products for 12-24 hours may hasten heali... Read More

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A female asked:

Can you outgrow certain allergies?

35 years experience

Sure can!: Certain food and air borne allergies can be tolerated over time causing "outgrowing " of certain allergies! allergy shots can expedite body's immune ... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Hi there what is the best remedy for skin rashes? it reccur every now and then, it will dry for a while after a few days there will b a tiny bump.

35 years experience

Atopic dermatitis: Skin condition with xerosis and itchiness and recurrence sort of points to eczema / adopy ! mild steroids / tons of moisturizers and hygiene seem ... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Should i be concerned about a rash in my genital and anal area?

35 years experience

Definitely !: Any changes in the perinatal / genital area are of concern! hormonal changes and std are some of the thing to consider ! please vivid with your OB gy... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My 6 months old baby didn't poop for 8 days and irritable what i can do..?

35 years experience

Glycerin suppository: Ah... The infamous "backed up " dilemma ! i usually tell my parents it is more of plumbing problem! so you have to rotorouter (glycerin supp/finger ... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How many untreated cases of otitis media in childhood lead to deafness?

35 years experience

Not much!: With today's antibiotics and early interventions ... It is highly rare to have full blown deafness! decrease in hearing thresholds probably after num... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Where in dallas, tx can i take my son for a physical exam to play sports at school?

35 years experience

Any local Peds, FP: Unless there are heart or lung problems outstanding, ... Any local docs should be able to sign off on your son's pe activities form!

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A 27-year-old female asked:

33 m married recently.red colored skin rash on penis head, no itching/irritation.wife is recently diagnosd with yeast infectn.hv'nt had unprotected sex?

35 years experience

Contact dermatitis: Sometimes lubricant or powder used for any purpose might cause irritation. Just to be sure have your spouse md take a quick look to guide him to right... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

How dangerous is it when a 3 month old does not have a soft spot?

35 years experience

Could be!: Craniosynostosis - term for premature fusion of suture... This condition can restrict head circumference growth! usually a visit to a neurosurgeon ... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

What could make my 7 month old baby's breath smell like iodine?

35 years experience

Something serious?!: Babies don't usually have the "bad breath" more common in older children / adults do! some organic acid disorders/ metabolic disorders may present ... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have several brown bumps on the side of my both breasts and when i often itch them , red rashes appear..what s the cause?

35 years experience

Mastocytosis: Mastocytosis come to mind! unfortunately those darn rashes , mds need to see , feel and touch them! a quick visit to your md will sort out this dilem... Read More

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A 59-year-old female asked:

I've been treated for impetigo in the nose twice, it's back again. i developed sinus allergy type symptoms since the first infection. what's the cure?

35 years experience

Nasal hygiene !: You have to treat it more aggressively with antibiotics by mouth and intranasal antibiotic cream! staph impetigo tend to colonize the nasal cavity ... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I think i have a pine allergy and the environment i work in i am around saw dust from pine wood. is there anything i can take to lessen my symptoms?

35 years experience

Allergen avoidance !: Some physical barrier like nasal mask, might help! frequent dusting and vacuuming goes a long way too. But a dose of zyrtec which is great for indoor ... Read More

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A member asked:

Why do i keep getting boils on my bottom. there really painful and i also have these kind of spots with blood in and after there squeezed it weeps?

35 years experience

Auto inoculation: You might be a nasal carrier of the the dreaded MRSA hence you clear up after antibiotics by mouth then reintroduce the bacteria by accidental nose pi... Read More

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A member asked:

How far can my new born see? or if he can see at all?

35 years experience

Not that far!: Most newborns can probably see moms silhouette ... Black , white and deep red seem to catch the babies attention! but no worries! he still love you ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can i have a sexual life while i have vaginal yeast infection, using a condom?

35 years experience

Might be unpleasant : For your peace of mind ... And your partner... Just get it check by your md.. Easily treatable and cured! you might have dyspareunia or painful unc... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

How can you tell if you hit puberty? how do you know when you hit your growth spurt?

35 years experience

Aha! That famous ?: It really depends on gender and other variables! some are "early birds"... Developing early ... Breast budding, facial and armpit hair showing early w... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

My child is taking amoxicillin for possible strep. he's has 4 doses and still has 102 temp and sounds like a seal when breathing. still has no voice. should i take him back to dr.?

35 years experience

Yes ma'm!!: Peritonsillar abscess / bacterial laryngotracheobronchitis vs viral croup can present this way! an urgent md follow up should sort out this conund... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What's the best way to treat a nail fungal infection that won't ruin my liver?

35 years experience

Laser treatment!: Use of nail fungus tinctures have a better than average chance of cure than without any treatment! PO anti fungal meds, closely supervised maybe your... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I've been havin headaches for almost a year now. and i think i have something more than what my dr think what should i do?

35 years experience

Second opinion!: When it is your health ... You can never too passive! please suggest a second opinion for headaches , for your peace of mind! a caring md will heed t... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

How do you treat asthma in children?

35 years experience

Very meticulously !: With fall and flu season already here! it is alway a good thing to ask your md for guidance! some mild cases are treated with albuterol pump or md... Read More

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A 28-year-old member asked:

Ive heard that adding vitamins a and d to diet during pregnancy may help control skin itchiness and rashes. is this true? how much should i take?

35 years experience

Sure is!: Fat soluble vitamins , a d e k...Are very essential in pregnancy. Multivitamin s prescribed by your OB gyn should suffice ! good luck on your pre... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Could a person with asthma experience shortness of breath every 5 minutes daily?

35 years experience

If poorly controlled: Sounds like poorly controlled asthma with exacerbations! with fall and flu season around the corner , a quick visit to your md would help a lot! plea... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have had strep throat and red rash associated. my sore throat has gone away but the rash is still present after 12 weeks! when will it go away!?

35 years experience

Soon!: It usually last shorter than that! you might be irritating it more with creams and home remedies! heat rashes on top of it might mimic scarlatina r... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Rash like infection on entire ring finger hasn't gone away for a year. have image of it i need to know what it is and how to get rid of it.

35 years experience

Contact dermatitis ?: Metal contact dermatitis or even tinea manum( fungal infections of hand) can be a culprit ) sounds like more of a chronic nuisance ... See your m d t... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

9 mo old diagnosed w/ yeast infection 3 d ago, prescribed nystatin. rash is worse and we are out of state. is this emergent?

35 years experience

Not really!: If the rash worsens, you can alleviate it with some otc stuff like triple butt paste? Dr smiths rash cream or even aquaphor! just letting it air out... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My 11 week old is pulling her hair, very dry scalp and flaky? also noticing drier skin too!

35 years experience

Cradle cap: Please ask your pediatrician for a shampoo that can decrease / control this flaky scalp! sometimes smelly and greasy... It can easily be treated wit... Read More

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A female asked:

Why is my rash around my lips not subsiding after a year?

35 years experience

Candidiasis: Yeast infection from constant wetness could predispose you to have candidal infection or it could be lip licking eczema! have a dermatologist look at ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can i put baking soda in my daughter's bath for her diaper rash?

35 years experience

Sure can !: That woud help neutralize the pamper area ph/ acidity ! constant replacement with dry pamper go a long way!

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have fever and rash in my face and sometimes i feel pain in my back what these symptoms would be ?

35 years experience

Autoimmune disease: Worse one to consider are lupus dermatitis with joint symptoms ... But could be just a simple rash with incidental back pain findings ... Apologiz... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

If blood group of husband and wife is same b+(positve) is there any problem to have a baby ?

35 years experience

None at all!: I would proceed with your plan to conceive a lovely baby! look into ABO rh incompatibility topics... Otherwise, eat well, take your prenatal vitamins... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Can a baby get roseola more than once?

35 years experience

Unfortunately yes!: Roseola infantum usually cause by herpes type 6, 7 etc , are viruses! same as getting cold sores ! you can have repeated infections like colds , a... Read More

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A member asked:

What can i give my two week old son for constipation. he has plenty of wet diapers day and night but it is hard for him to have a poopy one.?

35 years experience

KARO SYRUP!: Been lucky with with a teaspoon of karo syrup(brown) mixed with 4 ozs of baby's formula! some grandmothers swear by manzanilla or chamomille tea! goo... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

16mo old w strep(no culture)on ammox 2 days.still in pain, and now has sore on lip & throat.exp 2 hand, foot, mouth dis.sores w strep?misdiagnosis?

35 years experience

You maybe right!: Herpes gingivostomatitis vs herpangina vs aphthous ulcers vs early candidal mucositis can do this! please revisit your md and he may switch meds or at... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I'm potty training my daughter. if i read books to my daughter on the potty, will that distract her from what she is supposed to be doing?

35 years experience

On the contrary!: Sounds like both of you are having fun with potty time! please continue what your doing ! potty time should be a relaxing time! multitasking this e... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for a 5m old to sleep 20m 4 times a day n sleep all nite for a week or two then sleep 20m 4 times a day n get up 3 times a nite for a wek?

35 years experience

In a way yes!: The lovely critters seem to have an agenda of their own! they seem to be stuck in a sleep time warp that nobody really knows ;) ... If they seem to b... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

1st stge my eyes will feel hard to focus, 2nd headache, 3rd i will vomit everything i eat.i sleep about 3 hours, then i'm heal.what is happening?

35 years experience

Migraine headaches!: Your symptoms point to migraine headaches! an urgent visit to your physician may help clarify such! it always better to rule out more serious mass o... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have a red swollen ring around my mouth, specially when i wake up, no rash or bumps. look like a monkey. what can be the cause?

35 years experience

Lip licking eczema : Certain individuals tends to lick their lips as habit or to moisten it from repeated cracking ! malocclusion or open mouth breathing or misaligned bra... Read More

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A female asked:

How can i stop being dependent on hydro-cortisone for my facial rash?

35 years experience

Dermatologist visit: A dermatologist might be a better individual to stern you to the right directions on easing up on your "hydrocortisone cream dependency" . Regards and... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Can food allergy symptoms cause an infection such as h.pylori?

35 years experience

No: H pylori is a significant bacteria usually associated with gastritis /stomach ulcers! doubt they cause allergies food or airborne! regards!

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A 58-year-old member asked:

My daughter. hs. crust on eye. and. red?

35 years experience

Pink eye: Time to see your md, usually viral but can get secondary infection ... May need some antibiotics eye drops ... Easily treated just need some tlc, ver... Read More

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