Dr. Adetokunboh Ajoku

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Bed wetting: Enuresis is common in children. It is a state of development that most grow out of. A few adults continue to have occasional nocturnal enuresis. If a... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Ha np = tension headaches. no pain in back of head or feeling of rubber band on 4head. symptoms nasal pain, congestion, facial pressure & ear pain. sinus?

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Sinusitis: It is possible that your sinuses are congested. You need to see your doctor for examination. There are medications that will help.

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Our child she is 14 month she get itching in her body before two months she take anti histamine drug and ant_inflammatory drugs for several times but?

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Moisturizing lotion: Are there any rashes? Your child needs to do allergy test to see if your doctor can figure out what she is allergic to. Has any blood test being done ... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm 16 and no period. after blood work and a sonogram my doctor said hormones and birth control. can that affect my ability to conceive in the future?

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No: The birth control pills help to regulate your hormone production and menstrual cycle

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9yr old has harsh bad cough for over 2 weeks with little congestion no fever feeling fine. does this require antibiotic? can't seem to rid cough

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He may be wheezing : Has he done this before? Persistent cough he is not able to shake for weeks? Is there a family history of Asthma? Does he seem to cough when he is pla... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Had tubes in ears, is hydrogen peroxide ok to use?

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No: If you have tubes in your ears, it means that your external ear is open into your middle ear. When you use peroxide in your external ear, it is to dis... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My 2.5 yr old son has extremely regular stools, 6+ a day. they are healthy and not runny at all, but it seems a bit too regular? is this normal, or do we need to go see someone?

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See Pediatrician: If your 2y old is having 6+ bulky stools every day, you need to consult with your Pediatrician. If he is eating regular diet and he is gaining adequat... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

A boy and i were rubbing our parts together naked. there was no penetration or sperm until he was far away. but pre-cum? i have irregular periods.

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May be pregmany: you did not say for how long your period has been irregular nor did you mention how long ago you were with the boy. It is important to know that you c... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My 6 month old baby is vomiting her food. what can i do? she doesn't have a fever. she is able to stomach her formula better.

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Maybe a virus : How long has this been going on? If a few days, it is probably a virus infection. Continue to give her fluids, formula or pedialyte and it should reso... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Doctor will cleargel- clindamycin oinment removes pimple scars ? how long it will take for complete removal ??

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No: Clindamycin ointment can prevent the development of pimples but will not affect the scars that are already formed

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can i give my 18 month old a chest congestion medicine? (guaifenesin) she had an ear infection and is done with that now this bad mucus cough!

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No: Cough medicines do not help chest congestions in children. A chest congestion with a lot of mucus probably means bronchiolitis. See your Pediatrician

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A 20-year-old female asked:

What's the maximum amount of time should a 7 week old baby be up between feedings?

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4 hours: A breast fed baby feeds every 1 - 2 hours. A bottle fed baby takes about 4oz every 4 hours. If the baby is taking 1 -2 oz then he or she should be fed... Read More

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A male asked:

I have a hard lump attached to me breast bone i'm a 16 year old male and it in center of my chest but off to the left it is about an inch in diameter.

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Could be normal: It is most likely normal breast development that adolescent males get while going through puberty. It usually resolves or you may get the same "lump "... Read More

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My 9month old daughter sounds hoarse no temperature, only a small cough but has thrush do i need to get a doctor to see her?

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See Pediatrician: Thrush is common in newborn babies up to the age of 3 months. It is less common at 9m in a child who has not been on antibiotics. Your child might jus... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Is bronchospasm more common in children with airway malacia (weakness/floppyness)?

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Yes: Children with Tracheobronchomalacia have a weakness in the airway. This predisposes them to airway obstruction because of the accumulation of mucus. T... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I get sharp pains in my upper right back, under my shoulder blade when i take deep breaths. i don't get as much exercise as i should and i have asthma?

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Take albuterol neb: you did not say how long you have had pain. It is possible that you are wheezing and not aware of it. Continue to take the singulair (montelukast) and... Read More

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A 45-year-old female asked:

My daughter is 16 yrs.old 5.4 and weighs 154...can she start lipozene maybe at a smaller dosage??

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No: It is not advisable for any child to start on "weight loss pill" without consulting with a pediatrician. It is important for her to understand why s... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

On my left hand my thumb has little white bumps on that look like a pimple when they open the skin then peels and they keep spreading?

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Warts: You may have a type of warts. You need to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment

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A 32-year-old male asked:

My 2 year old daughter has some mosquito bites, is there anything that she can take to alleviate the itching?

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Hydrocortisone Cream: You can get Hydrocortisone cream 1%. It is over the counter, apply this to the itchy rash. If the rash is not gone in 48hours, or if the rash is gett... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Do you think gazans' children will be sicko from the horrible views..

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Not necessarily: A lot children in traumatic situations get post traumatic syndrome which leaves them with a lot of psychological problems. It is also possible to go t... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Forgot birth control pill took it next day, had sex with a condom, then took pill for that day. possibilites of pregnancy? been on pill for 3 years

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Yes, it is possible: It depends on the type of oral contraceptive pill you take. Low dose pills are sensitive to failure to take pills same time everyday. If you have prob... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Im thal major. i have improve my cardio a lot doing bicycle almost a year now. can i go to gym and take all those supplements (whey protein/bcaa/etc?

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No to supplements: Thalassemia is a group of blood disorders. Thalassemia major can lead to life threatening heart or liver problems and infections. It may sometimes lea... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I am having pain inthe abdomen when pressing.had an ultrasound scanning and found polycystic ovaries.is it will be the reason.anythng to worry.

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No: Polycystic ovaries cause a lot of pain for which you need to see your gynecologist for pain medicine. A lot of polycystic ovaries resolve spontaneousl... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Why do shudder attacks happen? if a infant gets it will they have tremors too? if a 10month old gets it will it go away? or cause life long issues?

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Benign: Shudder attacks are benign and mean nothing. They usually disappear spontaneously in a few years. There is no life long issues and they do not turn in... Read More

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A female asked:

My son tested pos for strep. he's not congested but keeps randomly crying and pointing at his nose dr looked said nothing was in there. why?

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Use Saline Nose Drop: It is well known that children can' t localize pain, especially at the age of 1 y. He may be having a sore throat but pointing to his nose. It is also... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

My 5 month old son has pimples around his mouth, buttocks, under his feet and hands. is this a sign of hand, foot and mouth disease?

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Hand, foot and mouth: Hand foot and mouth disease usually presents with Papular or pustular rash on the lips, palm of hands and sole of feet. There may also be a fever. Wha... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Hi. i have a 3 week old baby girl who is on breast milk and on nan perlahon. she has ppoped since 2 dats agi. she farts a. lot but no poop please help?

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May be normal : Breastfed babies usually poop once a day, but they sometimes go for 1- 2 days without a poop. If there is no poop after the 3rd day, or if she seems t... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

My son woke up with quite a phlegmy cough. can i give him adco-linctopent or should i go to my gp?

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See Pediatrician : You did not say how old your child is or if he has a history of asthma or bronchitis. Do not give any “cough medicine “. None of the OTC cough medicat... Read More

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A 42-year-old male asked:

My 9 year old daughter has developed a skin condition on palms of her hands. it is spreading to her fingers and around to top of her fingers?

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Describe the rash: You did not describe what the rash looks like and for how long she has had the rash. The commonest rash on the palm of the hand that sometimes spread ... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

Hi, our 18 month boy tested positive for adenovirus, he is a lot happier today, do we just ride it out? small cough, and stable temp.

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Yes, it will resolve: Virus infections usually resolve spontaneously. Just make sure he is drinking sufficient fluids. All symptoms should be gone in 5 to 10 days

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Could one parent have the trait and the child inherit the total disease?

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It depends: It depends on which disease you are referring to. If it is a recessive gene ( as in sickle cell disease) then the child can only get the disease if bo... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

How do clitoral adhesions occur and how are they treated. can they be released at home. is there any dangers in doing so?

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See Pediatrician: A number of babies are born with clitoral adhesion. It is easily treated with a cream prescribed by your pediatrician. If that does not solve the prob... Read More

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A member asked:

Are submandibular nodes usually palpable in most people? are these nodes larger than others? are the commonly associated with cancer in kids?

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Infecns cause nodes: Lymph nodes are very common in children. They are usually caused by infection or inflammation. Submandibular nodes, that is lymph glands under the jaw... Read More

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A 59-year-old member asked:

5 yeras old boy takes 9 hours sleep even though when gets up for school vomits off n on reason? is there any entiemetic or stimulant for kid ?

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9hr of sleep normal: 9h of sleep at night for a Child is within the normal range. How is he while awake? Does he run around and play like any 5y old? How is he in school? ... Read More

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A 47-year-old male asked:

Both parents are blood group o+ and daughter is o-. is this normal and who will donate blood to the girl if required? thanks

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It is unlikely.: It is unlikely that two people who are o+ will produce o- baby. Mistakes are made all the time. Go and repeat all the blood tests and then discuss wit... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Child with fever for 6 days and very dizzy, what to do?

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Not enough info.: There isn't enough information to work with. How old is the child? Are there any other symptoms? Is he or she able to drink fluids without vomiting? T... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

My period is two days late. i gave blood 4 days ago, i'm dehydrated and have lbp i'm a virgin so i couldn't be pregnant. what could be the cause?

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Stress delays menses: Dehydration, low BP and/ or stress can cause your period to be late. See your Pediatrician who will access the situation properly and let you know th... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

2months baby suffering drop by drop motion?

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Infantile spasms: I am assuming you are referring to your baby having partial seizures where he rapidly flexes his head and simultaneously raising and bending of his a... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I am a boy. i used to masterbate since i was 13. sometimes i did it excessively. now my penis has become shrunk. my testicles got swollen. please help?

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No connection: I do not believe that there Is a connection between masturbation and shrunken penis. Pls see your doctor so that the cause of your swollen testicle ca... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is it safe for a 3 year old to eat tuna?

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Yes: Tuna is a good source of protein and vitamins for children, especially, if he or she refuses to eat beef or chicken

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I'm 25 years old. it's 101 pounds normal if my height is 5 4"? if not, what is my ideal weight?

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Yes: With a weight of 101 lbs and a height of 5' 4", your BMI is 17.8. This is normal. Ideal weight for a height of 5' 4" is 101 lbs to 126 lbs

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I had a baby last year june,still not seen my period though i stopped breast feeding ,i took clomid (clomiphene) from 21st to 25th of this month,would i ovulate?

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Yes, you may: Yes, you may. But to know the exact reason you have not had a return to normal menstrual cycle, you need to see your gynecologist, who would perform b... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

On birth control got period week early really bad but didnt get it for 4 mo before this since i switched to lo loestrin fe 4 mo ago. normal?

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Yes, could be: Many girls may get no periods for months while on birth control pills. Continue to take the pills until you see your gynecologist who will clarify wha... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

What can i do to get less pimples on my face? does working out and drinking more water do the trick if not what will??

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Wash face 2X daily: Eating a healthy diet and working out is important. Get "over the counter" acne face wash containing Benzyl peroxide from the drug store and wash yo... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

What would cause a 4 year old to have little sores on the edges of her mouth? vitamin deficincy?

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Cold Sores: Cold sores presents as sores on the lips , tongue, gum or buccal mucosa in children. It is caused by the herpes virus. It generally resolves spontaneo... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Loratadine plus pseudoephedrine syrup can be given for child aged 2 years or not ?

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Yes, if dr. RX: antihistamines with decongestants are not usually recommended in children because they are ineffective in conditions for which they are usually used. ... Read More

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A female asked:

I woke up with stinging feeling on my back it stayed stinging for long time so i look to see a red bump pimple or spider bite???

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Shingles: You did not give your age or a pic of the rash. The commonest rash that is very painful and may occur on your back is shingles. Insect bites and spide... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

I'm 18 years old male i have a curvature in the upper back and kyphosis when i try to make it straight i fell pain after 5 min what should i do?

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Kyphosis not normal: Scoliosis usually occurs just before puberty and progresses through the growth spurt. An 18y old with mild scoliosis (

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on caring for a special needs child.

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Ignore: 1) Get Pediatrician 2) Attend therapy 3)Love your child as you much 3) Respond to his special needs.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Hi my almost 3 year old gets a nasty sinus drip every 2 to 3 weeks and it after a few days sge starts couhging badly. tje inly medicine that helps clear it all up is aspelone. can i give it to her every 3 weeks not exceeding 5 days at a time?

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See Pediatrician : Your child has allergies causing sinusitis and maybe bronchitis/ asthma. You need to see your Pediatrician who will give you a medication to treat and... Read More

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