Dr. Christopher Calendine

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Reflux Precautions: General reflux precautions include feeding in upright position/keeping up 30 min after feeds, elevate head of crib, thicken formula, and limit acidic ... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

My son had 2 seizures and has cafe au lait spots, could this be neurofibromatosis?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

How Many Spots?: Findings of neurofibromatosis include the following: six or more light brown “café-au-lait” spots on the skin measuring more than 5 millimeters in di... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My 2 yr old has had a fever for almost 3 days and has vomited once each day, is this just a virus or should i call the dr?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Viral Most Common: Viral infection are most common cause of fever in this age and can cause multiple symptoms including vomiting. Emesis 1-time/dy is unlikely to lead t... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Know how contagious is the stomach flu?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Depends on Etiology: Most stomach illnesses are caused by viruses and can be spread person to person by fecal-oral route. Frequent hand washing and disinfecting shared su... Read More

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A member asked:

My son has a spot on his lower tummy that kind of scally any idea what it could be?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Dry, Scaly, Round?: If annular pattern with scaly appearance consider skin fungal infection - may itch but not usually painful. Treatment is topical antifungal, can spre... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

My 23mths old & my 9mths old babies are suffering from running nose for quite sometime..is there any specific name of medicine that can cure it?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Allergies?: Consider allergies with waxing-waning pattern, no fever, family history and allergen exposure (esp cats, dust, cigarette). Eliminate all possible alle... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I make bodybuilding sport and i wan to have bigger arms and legs mucscle. my abs getting bigger not the arms or legs. what should i do?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Nutrition: Nutrition is key to building lean muscle. If weight lifting aim for 1.4 mg/kg of lean protein per day, complex carbohydrates (amount can vary dependi... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How to prevent newborn from vomiting/spittin up?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Safest Methods: Recent studies suggest reflux meds are often prescribed too early/often. Initially try safe reflux precautions: elevate head of bed, don't overfeed-an... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

My daughter is 15yrs old en still didn't get her periods.doctors say she is got hypoplastic uterus.what should i do now?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Endocrine Eval: Menarche is considered delayed if after 16 yo. Most cases of delayed pubertal development are "constitutional" & will require no intervention. Addit... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr.i am just 16 years old boy and i have facial hairs so is this normal and will i grow till 21?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Normal for 16: Facial hair is normal at 16 yo. Most boys start developing sexually between the ages of 10 and 13, and continue to grow until they're around 16-18. I... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

I have these spots all of my legs and some are itchy and some are filled with pus and they wont go away. i have never had chickenpox is that related?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Folliculitis: You may want to consider folliculitis, an inflammatory condition or hair follicles in the skin. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

My daughter's developed a rash on her legs (red marks, white ring - raised). her knee has now swollen up and hurts. what could it be?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Consider HSP: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura causes a skin rash typically below waist, pain in the joints, and sometimes stomach pain. The rash looks like small bruises o... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

Ear infection? last few days i felt off balanced when walking..thought maybe vision going bad..but today left ear plugged, no pain though. thoughts?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Inner Ear Fluid: Inner ear fluid collection can cause decrease hearing, dizziness, and even pain. Fluid can be related to congestion, allergies and cold sx. Dizziness ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What to eat with the stomach flu and nausea?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Fluids and Carbs: It is wise to avoid spicy, acidic, and high-fat foods during illness with nausea/vomiting. Very restricted diet is not recommended because it will li... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How can the norvovirus and/or stomach flu spread?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Person to Person: Most stomach virus are spread via fecal-oral route. Frequent hand washing is best prevention.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

How can i strengthen the muscles in my hand?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Grip Training: Train pinching, crushing & supporting muscles. 1. Pinch weighted object between index finger/thumb and hold to side, 2. Use stress/raquet/ or tennis ... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

My 9mo is having problems sleeping. is there anything i should watch for?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Trained Night Criers: 9 months old is a common age for "trained night crying". These is seen in children who have developed habit of waking through night to feed. Try aio... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Tell my son please why sleep is good for you?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Helps Your Muscles: Sleep is a time of recovery for your body. If you miss out on sleep your muscles will recover from exercise slower, you will have poorer attention, y... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Is a basement apartment bad for an infant with chronic lung disease?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Watch for Mold: If environment is moist, indoor air quality can be compromised by increased mold growth. This can be irritant/allergen and increase risk of chronic l... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

My right hand feels numb and cramped. no previous injury or recent injury. between ring and baby fingers. what is going on? it came on suddenly.

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Ulnar Nerve Entrapme: The ulnar nerve gives feeling to the little finger and half of the ring finger. Numbness and tingling in the ring finger and little finger are common ... Read More

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A 29-year-old member asked:

What to do for kidney stones throughout the day?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Pain Control: The key to managing daytime symptoms is nonsedating pain control. For most patients toradol (ketorolac) is an appropriate option. It comes in pill f... Read More

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A member asked:

My daughter has a knot in her stomach what could it be?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Along midline?: If you can feel small knot under skin along midline of abdomen between belly button and chest, consider ventral midline hernia. Usually painless, no e... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

15 months old with low grade fever (100.9~ 101.9~ 102) for 6 days, cough and congestion, how can i make her feel better, and is this just a bad cold?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Secondary Symptoms: Children can have prolonged low-grade fever with self-limited viral illnesses like uri. More concerned if fever max increasing after day 4, new sympt... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

I am wondering when it is appropriate for me to give up my stuffed animals due to asthma and allergies and should i feel bad about needing to do it?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Dust Mites: Eliminating stuffed animals can decrease indoor allergens. Killing dust mites on stuffed animals is not hard, it's getting rid of the dead dust mite. ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

My daughters keeps itching her head i've looked for headlice bit doesn't seem to find any what could it be ?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Scalp Dermatitis?: Scalp dermatits can present only as dry/itchy scalp in the teen years. Seborrheic dermatitis may or may not be accompanied by tender, itchy pimples on... Read More

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A member asked:

My 13 year old has a dark blackish rash around her neck...?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Consider Acanthosis: Acanthosis nigricans can be seen in healthy people, or related to medical problems. Some are genetically inherited. Can be seen with obesity, Insulin ... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I am an over weighted 19 year old male and when i go to sleep i feel some pain in the left side of my chest.. xan u please tell me what could it be?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

2 MD 4 Chest Pain: Chest pain is unlikely related to heart issue in 19yo but should always be evaluated by md esp if present with fast heart rate or shortness of breath.... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My left ear is clogged im taking sudogest 30mg and its barely helping have bright yellow snot gotta take the plane and im scared of possible pain?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Clogged Ear: "clogged ear" feeling can be due to inner ear fluid or cerumen in outer ear canal. Inner fluid can cause eustachian tube dysfunction, often w/ concurr... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Diarrhea May Persist: Vomiting is typically prominent early in illness followed by diarrhea. Avoid high sugar fluids like milk and juice while having diarrhea. Try to eat... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a one year old son who i recently change his diaper and i saw blood spotting on his private part. what do you think it can be?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Foreskin Adhesions?: An amount of blood large enough to be seen is rarely going to be from your child's urine. The most likely source is from a break in adhesions around ... Read More

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Can my 6 years old daughter eat banana when she is suffering from fever?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

YES: Always and especially during illness, encourage healthy diet rich in vitamins and complex carbs. If stomach sx, avoid acidic, spicy and high fat. If d... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Straight leg raise test positive in. 16 yr old, asymptomatic, doc said tight muscles. what do you think ? no family history of back problems or sciati

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Lumbar Pain: Pain produced in the leg and low back between 30-70 degrees of hip flexion is considered positive and can indicate lumbar disc herniation at the L4-S1... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Do pinworms usually cause your rectum to bleed?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Not the worms: Pinworm infection is caused by enterobius vermicularis a small, white worm w/ pointed tail. In humans, they reside in the lower colon. Typically asymp... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What should a four month old be doing by now? what can i expect in the future?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Louder, More Mobile: Babies are starting to roll over from stomach to back. Baby's voice may become louder. Babies at this age enjoy toys that make noise when shaken. Als... Read More

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A member asked:

Baby with soft stool and cough. it isn't diarrhoea it's more custard texture and is brown?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Viral Illness: Viral respiratory infections can be associated with stooling changes including change in consistency/color. Maintain regular diet especially encouragi... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My 5 month old has a rash on the right side of her face, it's bright red with white spots int the middle?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Consider Milia: If rash include pinpoint, raised dots consider milia. Milia are seen in infants but can occur in children and adults. Usually do not have really red ... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How long does eye discharge associated with conjunctivitis last?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Bacterial Causes: When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis can be associated with purulent discharge. This discharge usually clears within 72 hrs with antibiotic drop u... Read More

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A member asked:

Can i use mederma stretch marks in my breast while im breast feeding?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Use with Caution: Company has no info/studies with breastfeeding.It is botanical source (like most topicals) should be safe.I have used it safely/successfully on infant... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How long does pink eye associated with conjunctivitis last?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Bacterial Course: Conjunctivis caused by bacteria can cause thick drainage from eye. With use of antibiotic drop, drainage clears within 72 hrs and eye redness may con... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Can a 14 year old get knee arthiritis?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Maybe 1:1000: Transient arthritis (sometimes seen after infections) maybe seen as often as 1:1000. 1:10000 kids may develop severe, longer lasting arthritis (i.e. ... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What can cause frequent belly ache, feeling bloated and have a bit more gas than usual?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Consider Food Intole: Increased gas and bloating can be caused by food intolerances such as lactose (milk products), legumes, etc. Keep eating and symptoms diary and see i... Read More

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A 69-year-old male asked:

What is the preventive way to protect a young boy of seven year old from nut allergy?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

EpiPen (epinephrine) Jr: In addition to your precautions at home, make sure child has written emergency action plan at school and access to Epipen (epinephrine) (home and scho... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Cow could i tell if someone has fragile x syndrome?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Genetic Testing: Many infants and children with fragile x have no distinct physical features. As teens characteristics can develop such as a longer face/jaw and large... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

What can i take for a yeast infection if runner (don?t want a mess)?

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Oral Meds: Use only topical barrier creams on the skin for comfort and take an anti-yeast medicine like Diflucan (fluconazole) by mouth to treat the infection.

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