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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Namerowanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Too soon to tell: While most kids do get immunity with the varicella vaccine; children may get a mild, attenuated form of the disease even when vaccinated. 2 bumps, ho... Read More
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Reduce risk factors!: Chronic ear infections are very common. Risk factors may increase your risk: make sure your toddler is no longer on a bottle, has no pacifier and no... Read More
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Probably not: While there are no increased risks for birth defects for thyroid disorders, it would be most important to have your thyroid disorder controlled. Unco... Read More
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Good nutrition!: The best way to add muscle is good nutrition and exercise. Getting a good supply of protein --- reducing fatty and fried foods-- green leafy veggies,... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Absolutely NOT!: Norovirus was discovered in norwalk ohio in 1968. It is a common, self limited disease characterized by vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, oc... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Slight risk: We do not understand the genetic mechanisms for autism. We do know that there is an increased risk in families with a history of autism. However, s... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Viral illness: Most likely a viral illness. Treatment should include clear liquids (with electrolytes!), tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever. If diarrhea is bloody or... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Many!: There are well over 500 viruses that children can get. Currently, we have seen much gastroenteritis caused by norovirus; still some cases of flu; som... Read More
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A chromosomal proble: Downs' syndrome is usually a chromosomal problem caused by abnormality of chromosome 21. Hence, the development of similar facial features --- eyes s... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Clear liquids!: Most diarrhea is due to viral gastroenteritis. Treatment should include resting the bowel and providing electrolytes. Hi fever and bloody diarrhea can... Read More
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No real exercise!: Although time in a sauna may feel good and relax your muscles, the increasing sweating truly depletes your body of fluid and electrolytes. It would n... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Try discussions!: If your sister is bullying -- either you or anyone, try honestly talking about the risk of bullying and impact on self esteem. There have been many r... Read More
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Discuss with parents: If you are tutoring someone who seems "hyper", gently recommend that they have their child tested. Most school systems have "child study " teams whic... Read More
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Very doubtful!: Rage behaviors are usually emotional in origin. Common symptoms of childhood diabetes include drinking a lot, peeing a lot, weight loss and loss of e... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Doubtful: Most babies with malabsorption are sick looking and really fail to thrive. Weight would be well below 10 th %. Assuming no solids yet , breast fed bab... Read More
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No: Most flat birthmarks are either flame nevi it pigmented nevi. They usually lighten up with age. No topical treatment is needed. Hemangiomas are anothe... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Probable virus: The symptoms you describe are usually associated with a viral infection. The treatment would include bed rest, liquids, acetomenophen for fever. Of co... Read More
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Parasites doubtful: Parasites would usually be moving. Pinworms are small white worms that will move and crawl out of the rectum at night. Kids will have an itchy rectu... Read More
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Many problems!: Cild abuse is an awful problem -- impacting on family , child, siblings, everyone. Abused children not only can have emotional problems, they can eve... Read More
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Probably a few weeks: Circumcision in a teen usually causes local pain and sensitivity. Most folks would use an antibacterial ointment and good hygiene for a few weeks. T... Read More
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Not likely.: Years ago, there were some studies that suggested a negative impact on growth with certain adhd meds. However, carefully done studies over time have ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Unknown: While bullying has become very common, the media has now made it so common that there are many initiatives to stop bullying and help awaken kids to th... Read More
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Proper nutrition!: Weight must always be related to height. If you are very tall, a weight of 88 may be very concerning. If you are short, however, that may be a good ... Read More
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Don't be alarmed!: Carefully looking at growth charts is an important part of all pediatric check-ups. If the head circumference goes up it could mean possible increase... Read More
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Severe Ear Ache!: Malignant otitis media is a term for a severe ear infection, manifested by intense pain --sometimes externa, due to swimmer's ear; or often a middle e... Read More
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Often a virus!: While blood cell count can be low with viral infections. Important to make sure that the red blood cell count and hemoglobin are normal and that the ... Read More
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Many signs: Autistic spectrum disorder or ASD is notable in many signs: failure to interact with the world around; repetitive hand or body movements; delayed spe... Read More
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Records or titres: Mmr is given at 1 year of age with a booster at 5 years. Most doctors and clinics must keep records of all immunizations. However, with no records a... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Intestinal virus?: Sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain often is the precursor of either vomiting or diarrhea. Best to put your child in a warm bath to calm the st... Read More
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Thorough Hygiene!: While scabies is difficult to eradicate, it you have treated everyone and it is gone, you are lucky! you should launder all the bedclothes and clothe... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: If she is alert and responsive, important to see if shaking is generalized, if she has a fever, and how long it lasts. Shaking can mean she is cold o... Read More
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Very doubtful!: It would be most unusual to contract a parasite from rainwater. Parasites usually happen after international trips in areas where parasites are endem... Read More
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Many sports!: All sports are great for exercise , muscle balance and muscle tone. Swimming is great as are gymnastics. Team sports such as soccer, baseball, lacro... Read More
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No worries: The joints of most 2 year olds are fairly flexible. In addition, the cartilage in those joints is still fairly soft. Movement can be accompanied by so... Read More
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It depends!: Size if often related to genetics. Short parents usually have short children. Size must be related to a growth chart -- look at height and weight ov... Read More
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Nothing wrong!: You are doing nothing wrong. Bulb syringe will help with nasal congestion and mucous. Chest congestion may be helped by humifier. If labored breathin... Read More
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Probably Not at all!: Gulf war syndrome is a multisymptom group of problems in returning vets after the persian gulf war. Most symptoms are neurologically related; some me... Read More
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No need to worry: Most lymphadenopathy in infants are viral in origin. Only concern would be anemia. Without low hemoglobin or significant abnormalities in lymphs or ... Read More
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They usually don't: Most benign tumors do not become malignant unless there has been some change in their environment. Tumors can only be diagnosed as benign with a biop... Read More
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Classic signs!: Classic signs of increased thirst, increased eating and increased urination. Symptoms can come on suddenly. Obesity increases the risk -- as well as... Read More
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Older moms: Risk for downs increses with maternal age. Hence, if you are over 35 years of age you have a much higher risk than a 25 year old. Of course amniocen... Read More
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Very possible: Breast development, or thelarche, may begin as early as 8 or 9 and is the earliest sign of puberty. During the next 4-5 years, pubarche occurs, incr... Read More
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Many differences: Autism is a specific group of disorders with communication difficulties, inability to react to surrounding people; repetitive movements and sounds. D... Read More
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Yes --in moderation: Poppy seeds are really more nutritious and less allergic than many other seeds. While they are an oilseed from the poppy plant and will result in a ... Read More
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Eat healthfully!: Constipation is infrequent hard stools. Many breast fed babies have infrequent loose stools which are normal. Unless your baby has infrequent hard s... Read More
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Very unusual: If you truly cannot remember anything in your childhood, i would wonder if there was some traumatic event that occurred. If your memory of recent eve... Read More
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Not usually: Anger management programs are not likely for kids. However, significant anger spells may be the tip of the iceberg for learning problems, adhd, psych... Read More
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Easy to clean!: After the circumcision most OB doctors will wrap gauze lightly around the penis. During the next week, keep that clean. You may put some neosporin o... Read More
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Say it's not good!: I assume popping fingers means cracking knuckles. While never proven, it may lead to inflamed joints and discomfort if done too much. If you can expla... Read More
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Not likely.: Abused children certainly may become withdrawn and non-communicative. But the diagnosis of the autistic spectrum is usually made earlier in life --- ... Read More
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University of Louisville School of Medicine
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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