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Dr. Adam King

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Grafton, WI
17 years experience male

Locations

Grafton Medical Center - Columbia St Mary's Hospital

Grafton, WI

Address

2061 Cheyenne Ct, Grafton, WI
Directions

My office hours

Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Insurances accepted

UnitedHealthcare

WPS Health Insurance of Wisconsin

About

Bio

I am both an Internal Medicine & Pediatric physician. I am board certified in both fields. I am particularly interested in prevention of cardiovascular disease through diet, exercise and evidence based medicine. However, I am able to meet all primary care needs. <h4>Specialties</h4> Internal Medicine Pediatrics I enjoy Running, Skiing and being with my family

Specialties
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Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Internal Medicine

Pediatrics

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211 Answers
45 Agrees
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Antihistamines: First generation meds work well, like Diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine. However, they cause sleepiness and dry mouth. Second generation meds like... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: You can supplement fluids while she is sick with pedialyte. Keep a cool myst humidifier in her sleeping room, and use your blue-bulb suctioner (or mo... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
2-3 oz every 2-3 hrs: A 2 week old infant needs to be drinking breast milk or properly mixed formula only. Cow or other milk types are not recamended. However, if your b... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
5 hours: Rule of 5s: 5 hours out at room temp, 5 days in the refrigerator and 5 months in the freezer.
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: Children and adults can shiver with a rapid change up or down in temperaature. Tylenol (acetaminophen) dosed at 15mg/kg dosed every 4 hours is a saf... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Sprue?: I'm sorry to hear about your illness, there could be many things wrong with you. However gluten intolerance, also known as sprue, is one additional th... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Need core Temp: Core temperatures are always best for infants. When it comes to taking a temperature that is accurate in an infant, the only way to get a reliable re... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Expected: Sun sensitive skin is one of the many known symptoms of lupus. Sun sensitivity is a diagnostic symptom. Wear spf 45 or greater whenever out in the s... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Probably Not: A temperature of 99 degrees f at any time could happen. I do not think it is necessarily related to your menstrual cycle.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
1-3 Days: He may be feeling the symptoms of the body simply "recognizing" the influenza vaccine. However it is also equally likely he is coming down with a co... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Back is Best: Scoliosis should have no effect on sleep position, nor should sleep position significantly change the outcome of scoliosis. Unless your baby has post-... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
See your doctor soon: Sure this pain could be you gal bladder, it could also be many other things. Please see your primary care provider soon, or go to the emergency room ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
WHO Growth Charts: The world health organization (who) has done a wonderful job of standardizing normal. Check out this website to find your answer http://www.Who.Int/c... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
They are similar: Both are life-threatening conditions that involve bacteria growing on the valves of the heart. Bacteria from the body or from tics can cause overwhel... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: If it understand you correctly, your child is sleeping a little more than 18 hours straight. This is a very atypical sleep pattern for a 2 year old. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Ear Drum Rupture: It is very likely her eardrum ruptured. While this looks like a worry some issue, it is simply the body's natural way of relieving the pressure. Use... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
No: Infants should realy not have juice until age 1 year. People for ages have given juice at a young age, and many still do. However, it's best to stay ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Drink up: Typical dosage for adults is typically 200-400mg every 6 hours. So grab your teaspoon measure and take 2-4 teaspoons.
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A member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Seek Help: He certainly does sound small. There are many treatable conditions that can cause children to be frail. Seeking the opinion of a board certified... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Not Much: I think the best advice would be to abstain from any alcohol, however, I do think having 1 serving of beer or wine with a meal would be reasonable.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
GBS: Group b strep (gbs) is one of many bacteria that live on most people's body. When it lives on or around the vaginal area, a newborn baby has a higher ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Too little info: This could be many different things. Eczema, viral rash, allergic rash, etc. If you are worried, please seek the advice of your primary care physicia... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Possible: Dehydration can cause many symptoms, however, your change in mensese coudl be caused by many things.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Colapsed Lung: A pneumothorax occurs when air gets in the the space between the chest wall and the lung. This space should not contain anything. So when air gets i... Read More
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Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Seek Help: These symptoms and findings are concerning for an infectious process affecting you son. Furthermore, it needs prompt attention. Please see your doct... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Maybe: Tinea versicolor is caused by a pretty tough little fungus that lives on your skin. Coconut oil has lauric acid in it, and this is thought to help w... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Sounds Normal: Kid's poop can get harder as you switch to solids (pureed). Try adding some pureed prunes or apples. Also make sure he is taking in adequate fluids ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Something Blue: Blue is not a physiologic color. Green, red, yellow and clear are typical. Blue is a primary color, as such there is no combination of bodily fluids... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Give it Time: Hand foot and mouth disease, a viral illness from the coxsackie family of viruses, can have symptoms for 10-14 days. Ulcerations of the mouth are com... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
See the Doctor NOW!: Metformin does not come in 5mg doses. Therefore, i think it is more likely Glyburide of glipizide. These medication can be dangerous to young childr... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
There are many: There are many causes for non-refreshing sleep. However obstructive sleep apnea is always one of the first ones we think of. Lifestyle habits like d... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
1-7 days: After exposure to strep, practicaly speaking, it's about 1-7 days untill you may show symtoms. Ofcourse there are always exceptions to the rule, but ... Read More
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A 67-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Getting longer: I the past i think a reasonable answer would be late 20s or mid 30s. However, advances in the treatment of diabetes and our ability to predict and tr... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Many Reasons: Many causes for this: chronic constipation, MRSA colonization, crohn's disease and many other possibilities. Make an appointment with your doctor to ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Honey: Believe it or not, 1 tsp of honey every 4 hours is an evidence-based treatment for cough in children less that 2. Of course albuterol is typically be... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Reasonable dose: This seems like a reasonable dose. This is on the low end of the scale. However you can go quite a bit higher. Ultimately, you need to weigh the risk ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Nope :-): Don't worry you stomach acid will quickly digest the bone. Your baby will be fine.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
No: I know it can be very frustrating sometimes, but brain-damaged does not always show up on any of the imaging studies that we have. Usually memory and ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Just Tylenol (acetaminophen): A this point, stick to tylenol (acetaminophen) 1000mg 3 times daily and lots of fluids. The antihistamines and decongestants could be harmful. Keep ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: Children know hitting is not a socially acceptable behavior. However, children will hit for many reasons: frustration, anger, attention and sometimes... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Core Temperature: A recital temperature is considered a core temperature, or as-good-as-it-gets. So stick with the temperature you see. Also, toddlers typically feel ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Yes: Endocarditis is no disease to shirk. Based on the facts listed above, please make sure you follow up closely with your cardiologist or internal medic... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Reflux: This could be caused by many things. However reflux, or your stomach burping acid up to your voice box, can cause this. Try not to eat 3 hours prior ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Not Realy: H. Pylori is known to cause gastric ulcers. However, I am unaware of a situation that would cause a fever. There likely is some other cause. Please ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Probably: Fatty liver in young people is typically related to eating to many simple sugars, too much fat and too much alcohol. Not surprisingly, this also tend... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
ENT: Go for a skilled surgeon of the upper airway. A board certified ENT or otolaryngologist is a safe way to go!
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Typicaly - Yes: It is very common for adults and kids to have an elevated respiratory rate when they have a temperature above 101 degrees f.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Probably Not: Green tea certainly has anti-oxidant properties, but most do not have the anti-inflammatory properties that reduce fevers. (however, the liquids will... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Ibuprofen and Honey: Believe it or not, raw honey, 1 to 2 teaspoons every 4 to 6 hours, is very beneficial. Also a good dose of Ibuprofen every 6 hours can be greatly hel... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam King
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 17 years experience
Many things: It sounds like you are worried about this, and you have provided too little information to really be able to help. Please see your doctor.
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HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
I asked Dr. King if a warm air humidifier would help 6 year old cough due to Acute Bronciolitis. He recommended a cool mist humidifier which worked perfectly. My daughters cough was relieved throughou...Read More
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May 20, 2014
He was accurate in his answer and recommend me a to see a physician for more details and information.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. King is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for your answer. I was going to ask my doctor if he can prescribe Singulair to take along with an antihistamine as I also have mild asthma.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks I'm hospitalized and pray this breaks up and no damage to valve. I'm real puzzled why everything Neg
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for your quick response. I appreciated very much. Have a great evening!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
Graduated 2006MD

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin

Awards

Marvin Wagner Teaching Award
Most Influential, Third Place, Milwaukee, WI - Winter
2013
Top Internist and Pediatrician, First Place, Wisconsin - Winter
2013

Affiliations

Columbia St Mary's Community Physicians
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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