Dr. Hylton Lightman
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine
far rockaway, NY
46 years experience male
Locations
total family care
far rockaway, NY
About
Bio
general peds, asthma, effects of domestic violence, disaster planning preparation for private medical offices, effects of mold toxicity
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Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine
Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English, Hebrew
Doctor Q&A
26 Answers
17 Agrees
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine 46 years experience
See doctor: If persistent vomiting with weight loss, if not able to tolerate water or if very young then needs urgent eval.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Penaten cream?: If wanting to use the cream for a rash then is ok.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Some formula smell like vomit.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not appropriate: Improperly cooked rice can develop a toxin from the b cereus bacteria that can cause vomiting
no reason to eat raw rice for babies
proteins are mu... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Each person is different and depends on age of onset of puberty, the degree of development, the parental heights and if any other genetic /illness is ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There is always some growth to all body parts for a short period after puberty ( albeit a small growth spurt).
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Ok: Tetanus up to date get tdap form next shot in 7 years.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Superglue: Put some superglue over crack or widest crack, moisturize rest, ensure correct fitting shoes or need for orthotics.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Weight is dependent on multiple factors and body mass index is a better measurement as it takes into account the height as well therefore difficult to... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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?reflux: ? May have acid reflux which irritates esophagus and gives sharp like pains in mid chest.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Could be normal: Check for rashes around ear, dry skin, wax in ears
probably all ok if no fever or discharge from ears.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Varies: This is a tall child and can vary up to 130 lbs as being ok.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Both: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) orally will help decrease allergic reaction and cortisone ointment will help itch as long as not infected.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Depends on age and probably ok if one dose in am and other in pm, or if having severe allergic reaction then can follow if appropriate dose for ag... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Immediately: She should be made aware of the consequences of early sexual encounters, unprotected sex, need for gardisil vaccine against hpv, need for birth contr... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Depends on degree-must be measured
follow up with orthopedist may require physical therapy or if worsens then wearing a brace
only severe cases g... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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48 hours: Approx. 48 hours but depends on stomach contents and ph of urine eg higher ph helps excrete Aspirin quicker via the urine.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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When was first ??: Usually 0, 1month, 6 month but can for certain reasons be accelerated and 3 doses in 1 month with a booster at 1 year.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No: Highly unlikely unless the mother is severely depressed, not eating or taking medication.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: Rub hands well so they are dry.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes if eat less carb: Eating less carbohydrates eg bread and decreasing caloric intake will help.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Blister like rash: Rash that has 3 phases with initially a red spot , then later raised and blister like with fluid that eventually opens leaving a crust and scab
tend ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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See gastroenterologi: May have a narrowing in esophagus and needs to be checked.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Normal: Went in deep in sole, thick skin . Not need to bleed.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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If needed: For bad allergic reaction then is ok provided not take excessive amount benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If correct dose and reason viz fever or itchy rash but not just to make toddler tired so can sleep.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lightman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lightman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Univ of witwatersrand
Graduated 1977MD
Residency
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER
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