Dr. Stephanie Chuipek
Addiction Medicine
Swarthmore, PA
41 years experience female
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Swarthmore Pediatrics
Swarthmore, PA
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Addiction Medicine
Pediatrics
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United States: Pennsylvania
Languages spoken
English
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Absolututely: Nothing safer about a hookah than any other smoking method.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Usually wait to 16: If no period by age 16, she should have an ultrasound of her pelvis and some blood work, then treatment as indicated. No period at 15 is normal.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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No: Any foods you eat yourself are generally fine for infants over 6 months of age, pureed if needed for texture issues.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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2-3 months: But the worst symptoms are usually the first 3 weeks.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Yes, : But he also needs to have his meds doses looked at as well as a possible sleep study or work up for other causes of not sleeping.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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No: In fact, this can lead to water intoxication and possible seizures. Formula is formulated to contain enough water just as it is.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: What you lose is water, and may become seriously dehydrated and even collapse or seize. Please don't.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Any of those, properly cleaned and cooked are perfectly safe.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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1-2 days: They come on fairly quickly.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Probable overflow: These are probably loose stools around an impaction. A cleanout as recommended by your pcp or GI doc, followed by daily miralax, (polyethylene glycol)... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Perinatologist: Make a pre-conception appointment with a maternal fetal specialist. They will look for causes of miscarriage, plan elective cerclage if needed, and an... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Vit c: Vitamin c has actually been shown to have some effect on ht immune system. Other than that, simply good nutrition is key, although many would also arg... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Well supervised and not extreme exercise, including weight bearing is recommended for all ages from 2 up.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Posible uti: It sounds like you have a bladder infection , or uti. See your doctor - this is easily fixed with a brief course of antibiotics. In the meatime, drink... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Exfoliation: And a good moisturizer such as renew or eucerin several times daily.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Strep throat 1 week: Mono can last 1-2 months, but the worst of it about 3 weeks.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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No: In general, the less put on newborn skin the better - much of what is put on will be absorbed.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Some cough and runny nose are usually viral and may take a few days to weeks to improve, but do not need treatment. If, however , you are running a fe... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: This can be normal, but any unexplained bleeding at yu rage can be a sign of pregnancy - get checked.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Adding fluid : Many babies only have bms every 3 days or so. If your baby is comfortable, do nothing. If not comfortable, you can add some sugar to bottles as a natu... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Not at all: In fact, the babbling is far more important, and many children develop pointing and gesturing skills closer to 13-15 mos of age.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Yes, but not emergen: It would be a good idea, especially as visual processing is often an issue. Along with that, an evaluation by a pediatric neurologist, and testing for... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Absolutely: The pink is new skin growth. It's more sun sensitive, so use sunscreen on the area when out in the sun this summer.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Very much so: This is a sign of a good immunologic reaction to the vaccine - so it's working well, and no worries
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A 32-year-old female asked:
My 7 month old won't stop whining he's healthy and not sick he's been doing it for a few months now?
Dr. Stephanie Chuipekanswered
Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
See your doctor: Children that age don't whine if nothing is bothering them - he needs a full workup to evaluate for hidden illnesses and sources of pain.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: Some cough and a little nasal congestion is the trial of having a small nose. As long as you baby is feeding well, happy and comfortable, just clean o... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
My three years daughter fever is not coming down so i give her calpol and nurofrn together is it ok?
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
NO: It is never necessary to combine fever meds, as these may be harmful to the liver, and in fact fever does not need to be treated at all. Fever is your... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Cause for concern: This may be within the normal range, but it is certainly on the edge of normal and a full speech and behavioral assessment should be done by a physici... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Yes. : Mono is often accompanied by inflammation of the liver and enlargement of the spleen, these combine to give you a feeling of being full very quickly, ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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As soon as you feel: When you feel better you can resume normal activities, but no contact sports or alcohol until liver enzymes are back to normal as tested by your docto... Read More
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Yes: Unfortunately, these behaviors are common with autism. Regular behavioral therapy should be aimed at replacing those behaviors with more c=acceptable ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Nope!: There is no cure for a cold .Just buy softer tissues and wiat 10-14 days for it to pass.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: Excema can be controlled, and may come and go, but will always be present.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Digestion!: Bloos flows to your GI tract to digest food and takes some away from the rest of you, leaving you tired for a bit - very normal.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Can't: They are not a disease, but a normal variety of what people look like - about 10 percent of people. So just feel special.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Pediatricians office: Although we usually recommend waiting until the first hepatitis and tetanus shot series are complete at 6 months.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ear infection: Sounds like an ear infection or swimmers ear - see your doctor for antibiotics, use Motrin for pain in the meantime.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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No: It will stay in the frozen milk - better to pump and discard while using.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Intensive therapy: Childhood is the only time we grow new brain cells. Intensive physical, speech and occupational therapy are indicated, as are good nutrition with an e... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Children's eyes can change quite a bit as they grow. If the change was mor e than 2 diopters, she should have a dilated exam by a pediatric ophthalmol... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Antibiotics are need: A UTI is a serious infection and needs antibiotic treatment to prevent worsening and damage to your kidneys. Sulfa drugs can be used while you nurse, ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Nope: There is no wrong way as long as it does not cause youpain.
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Terrible: Especially as it can be prevented.
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Yes: Very dry conditions can occur in any temperature, and humidity is always helpful, as long as you are vigilant about keeping the filters clean.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Always: You will always care for your children, but they should be able to be independent in most things by age 18-21 depending on the child.
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Addiction Medicine 41 years experience
Lots to drink: No medicine, just make sure he drinks enough to keep p with the stools, and that he wets his diaper at least 3 times a day. If not, go to er for hydra... Read More
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No: They will probably always stay that way - it's just your shape, and completely normal.
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Should be none!: If the person doing your scan knows what they were doing, the scan should be definitive.
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Depends: If she just has a cold or virus, she will need to wear a mask but most places will allow her to be with you.
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Rabies vaccine: The new Rabies Vaccine series consists of a series of three shots, which must be started within 24 hours of being bitten by a rabid animal - if not st... Read More
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Dr. Chuipek is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Chuipek is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Oh ok . Thanks..never fingers jus random things like a rubber band or a pen top random
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks, I have an appt Thursday. :)
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Dartmouth Medical School, NH
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Pediatrician, Third Place, Pennsylvania - Summer
2013
Founding Rx Editor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
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