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I am a Board Certified Pediatrician. I am proud to have practiced with my late husband (also a Pediatrician) for 28 years. Together we founded Brighton Pediatrics, P.C., a private practice which we operated until his death in 2007.
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine
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United States: Michigan
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Pediatrics 39 years experience
See Your Doctor Now: Recent vomiting, weakness, appetite loss, decreased activity in a 2 year old are cause for concern. Important details: presence of fever, diarrhea, se... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Carrying your baby puts strain on your back. Do practice good posture & back support when seated.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Deep breaths, panting to rhythm do much to ease labor; make birthing easier to savor.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: "No coffee when pregnant", is a myth. Coffee is safe if limited to 200 mg/day caffeine ( ~2 cups).
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Infant mortality rates are higher for moms who initiate prenatal care after the first trimester.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: 'Pregnancy is danger-free by 3rd trimester' is a myth. The incidence of premature labor increases.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Breast enlargement by the 3rd trimester is significant, weighing 1-2 pounds more by delivery.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Nutrition Specialist: Maple Syrup Urine Disease is a genetic defect. Inability to metabolize branched chain amino acids means dietary proteins must be avoided to prevent br... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Itchy Skin Rash: Your son has "several spots that itch" and is not scabies per your doctor. Itching is associated with a number of skin conditions and can be caused b... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Further Evaluation: Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The most common type has no underlying cause & pain is not a feature. Other causes of scoliosis are associa... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Primarily Itching: Pinworms cause perianal itching & are primarily limited to this area however they may migrate to adjacent areas & cause genital itching, Rarel... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Discuss With Doctor: Human Leptospirosis infection can occur mainly from exposure to urine of an infected animal. 90% of infections occur with mild or no symptoms. Severe ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Localized Head Pain: Having pain that is localized to one area of your head is uncommon and can be associated with serious conditions. However pain by itself does not poin... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See Your Doctor Now: In general, respiratory infections (runny/stuffy nose, cough, etc.) can last up to 2 weeks with the symptoms gradually improving over time. These infe... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Either One Ok to Use: Tinea Pedis, a fungal skin infection: itchy rash between toes/sides of feet, can infect toenails. Same fungus causes Jock Itch. Terbinafine (anti-fung... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Eat Healthy Diet: Your son's height for age 11 yrs is at the 25th % on growth chart. Weight is unknown. Boys begin growth spurt 2 yrs after 1st sign of puberty (testicu... Read More
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A female asked:
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Recurrent Vomiting: Infections are a common cause of vomiting in infants however the monthly pattern signals the possibility of a chronic or more serious condition such a... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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See Your Doctor: 16 yrs has asymmetry of chest/abdomen. Mild asymmetry of the body can be normal however a condition called Scoliosis (curvature of spine) can cause th... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Supportive Treatment: 3 yr old with "Bell's Palsy ...come down with cold". Children this age get frequent upper respiratory infections, majority caused by viruses. Colds ar... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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See Doctor NOW: 8 y.o., abd. pain, anorexia, constipation, afebrile. Children with history of constipation frequently complain of intermittent crampy abd. pain. Howev... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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See Your Doctor If:: Your symptoms are consistent with an Upper Respiratory Infection which is most commonly caused by viruses. This type of illness is usually self-limite... Read More
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See Your Doctor Now: You may need Tetanus Vaccine which is determined by 1) how long since you last had a shot and by 2) the status of the wound. Additionally, be aware th... Read More
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More Info Is Needed: Neither child's age nor how temperature taken is given. Both are crucial info needed to answer your question. Management of fever is determined by a c... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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See Your Doctor Now: 16 yrs, "pubic bone pain"; no other details given. It will be necessary to distinguish if you have actual bone pain vs. an abdominal process causing t... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
What should i do if my child got bit by a brown worm/slug found in my home? complain finger pain now
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See Your Doctor: 6 yr old bitten by "brown worm/slug". Slugs rarely cause problems to humans. The biggest concern following a bite is infection & the hallmark sign... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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See Your Doctor Now: Chronic scalp sores that wax & wane suggest possible Tinea Capitis (aka ringworm); a fungal skin infection. Does NOT involve worms as name implies... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Follow-up Needed: 4 yr old "bacterial throat infec 3 wks ago". Children at this age are prone to frequent upper respiratory infections. It is not uncommon to see one il... Read More
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See Your Doctor Now: "28 wks pregnant, 4yr old has Chickenpox". If you had natural infection, your antibodies protect the fetus but do inform your doctor. If you never had... Read More
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See Your Doctor: 17 yrs old, "bronchospasm" is a term for reactive airways triggered by respiratory infections, allergies, exercise. The airways constrict, resulting s... Read More
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See Your Doctor Now: Adverse Childhood Experiences can negatively impact mental as well as physical health in adulthood. Can cause social, emotional, cognitive impairment,... Read More
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Odds Not Great: The symptoms given can be found with several congenital chromosomal anomalies & do not point specifically to Trisomy 18. Palatal cleft is more com... Read More
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Is Not Proven Safe: Post-preg hair loss is poorly understood, many note fuller hair while pregnant; possibly due to hormonal fluctuations. After delivery, not known if si... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Discuss With Doctor: Hepatitis B virus occurs world wide; is a cause of serious liver disease; is transmitted thru blood/body fluids. Immunization is effective for prevent... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes It Works: Derbac M contains Malathion which is an effective treatment for lice including pubic lice and the eggs. You should read the instructions, use only as ... Read More
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See Your Doctor: More details about the discharge will be needed to pinpoint the cause such as duration, pain, appearance of discharge, & more. Odor is common with... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Sadness, fear, and worry are costly to your overall health. Help is available; don't delay.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: What can I do to feel more confident and accepting of myself as I am?
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Ignore: Poor control in type 1 Diabetes can lead to life-threatening brain swelling in children, not adults.
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See Your Doctor Now: Silas refers to Erythromelalgia, a rare disorder related to high platelet count & local circulatory anomalies. Is poorly understood but is known t... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Managing diabetes in teenagers is difficult. Encourage & reward your teen for taking an active role.
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Ignore: Out with the stress, in with the new; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you, too!
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Discuss With Doctor: You cannot retract your 16 mos old son's foreskin; also "red tip". Most foreskins are easily retractable by age 4 yrs. Occasionally, a tight foreskin ... Read More
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Persistent Diarrhea: Your breast-fed 5 month old has a history of diarrhea and taking antibiotics. She continues to have abnormal stools. Your baby should continue breast-... Read More
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Parents: Parents who regularly eat meals with their teenager are able to communicate more effectively.
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Ignore: What are the best changes I can make to help my child lose weight?
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Term: Term infants lose 5-7 % of their birth weight in the first 3-4 days, regaining it by 7-10 days old.
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Ignore: Handle Heat Exhaustion: Remove clothing, apply wet, cool water compresses to multiple body areas.
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Ignore: Kids should eat a nutritious diet. This allows for their bones to grow.
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Staying: Staying current with immunizations empowers you to shape your child's health destiny!
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Ignore: The period from birth to 6-9 years is a critical period in the development of normal vision.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Sep 6, 2014
Dr. Graney's patient population is lucky to have her share precise and timely advice both here on HealthTap as well as in the state of Michigan. I have just spent the past half hour re-introducing my...Read More
Jun 24, 2014
Dr.Neigatha Graney is a very compassionate doctor. She is knowledgeable. Her answers to patient questions are intelligent and practical.
Dr. Granny has several years of experience to back her knowled...Read More
Jun 27, 2014
Dr Graney has a perfect way of communicating with her patients so they understand the details of complex medical issues. Caring&Compassionate radiates through with her tips and discussions. Highly rec...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you, doctor! I agree that it must be something other than a cold. However, I'm afraid the 2 doctors I have been to didn't consider this in Korea
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It's simple things like this that we have to REMEMBER to do at the onset of anxiety. You might recommend putting this list on the frig.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! It is a lymph node according to his doc, will need re-evaluating if it hasn't improved after a few months. Thanks x
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1983MD
Residency
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN
Completed 1986
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Michigan - Summer
2014
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Michigan - Summer
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Third Place, Ann Arbor Region - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
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