Dr. Deborah Ungerleider

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Booster seat.: The recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that a 6 year old be in a booster seat in the back seat of the car. All children whose we... Read More

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A 27-year-old member asked:

What can be done to lose weight without joining a special program?

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There are several: apps for the iPhone that may be helpful for tracking your caloric intake and your exercise, such as Lose It and My Fitness Pal. Those may help you get... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Cradle cap, what should i do to clear it up?

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Baby oil: Apply baby oil to scalp 1/2 hour prior to shampooing and then shampoo and rinse. The scales should loosen and then use a soft brush to brush out the s... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I have a niece that is 20 years old and has bouts with diarrhea for 1 or even 2 weeks at a time. what would causes for this?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Hard to know: Many possible causes for this(bacterial infection,viral infection,inflammatory bowel disease,an allergy or food intolerance, irritable bowel).I would ... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Can i give soy milk for toddler with diarrhea?

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Yes, as long: as he doesn't have a soy allergy. Does he normally drink soy milk or are you giving it to him because of the diarrhea? Sometimes soy is more easily di... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Hi i have strep throat without a fever i was wondering can you sing with strep throat because i got lots of rehearsals to do so can you or no.?

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Yes, you can.: Once you've been on your antibiotics for 24 hours and are fever-free for 24 hours, you may return to your normal activities, including singing. Just b... Read More

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A 24-year-old member asked:

Hello my son two years old keeps getting a cold and flu and also attends day care what problems can arise when he gets older?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Most children of: his age get frequent colds and viral illnesses, especially when they attend day care. This should not cause him to have any problems when he is older.... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

The hard painful lump i had on my mons pubis became soft a few days later. i popped it yellow pus came out. again i'm 20 and not sexually active. help?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

See your doctor.: See your primary care doctor or gynecologist. It sounds like an infected cyst. You may still need treatment for that.

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A 51-year-old male asked:

My 34 year old son's total cholesterol is 118, hdl 64, tri's 44 & ldl 45. doc said "perfect", i am concerned, should i be? the total was flagged low!

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It is perfect.: A low total cholesterol is a good thing. His HDL is also high which is great! So, no need to worry.

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A female asked:

My kids 9&7 & i have had flu since sunday night and started tamiflu (oseltamivir) mon night. are we still contagious on friday. i don't want my 4monthold sick.

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You all still may be: contagious. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) can shorten the course of the illness symptoms, but your respiratory secretions probably still have some infectious ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I took 2 excedrin extra strength for a bad headache and im breastfeeding my 4 month old. is this safe? can i still feed her right away?

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Better not to nurse: after taking. The aspirin component of the Excedrin is not recommended for nursing mothers. It would be best to wait until tomorrow to nurse. You can ... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Is hidradenitis suppurativa because of infection? how can the pain be handled in patients who can't have nsaids?

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No, this is not: from an infection. It is caused by hair follicles becoming blocked and then inflamed.The exact cause is not known, but genetics, smoking and excess we... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

8mo is refusing to nurse. he's not sick and acts playful/happy. but just now refused after sleeping all night! why won't he eat?

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Have him seen: by his pediatrician to make sure there isn't anything physical making him not eat. He could be teething, have a throat infection or ear infection, eve... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have had severe stomach cramps during my menstrual ever since it started when i was a pre teen it causes me to miss work at times is there anyway to lessen the pain. i take aleve for the pain now it is starting to make the pain worse. are there any othe

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I don't see your: question here.I will answer based on what I think your question is:"Are there any other treatments for this?" I would suggest seeing your gynecologist... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Child has faint red rash on cheeks and chest, does not itch, only other symptom is congestion which he has has for a month (allergies) should i worry?

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Should be seen.: It is difficult to diagnose a rash without seeing it. There are many viruses which cause rashes, but strep can cause a rash as you have described also... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

My baby is 11 days old, breast milk not coming in satisfactory quantity so feeding him on nestl nan pro1, is it safe? give tips to increase milk

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Yes, this is safe as: a supplement. To increase your milk production, make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids,eating well and getting rest. Keep up with the nursing; if... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm a mid age teenager and female. for a few months i have had the frequent earge to urinate in the day. what is this ?

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This sounds like it: Could be an irritation of your urethra(the tube that goes from your bladder to the outside).That can be from sex, masturbation,tight clothing,sitting ... Read More

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A female asked:

I have pimples that are skin color on my vagina, but i have never had sex, nor do i shave. what could it be?

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These could be skin: tags, or could be genital warts (usually occur in someone who is sexually active, which could be oral sex, or actual intercourse, or even skin to skin... Read More

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3-year old was on amoxicillin and clavulanate after a sore throat. she developed hives & swollen joints after10 days of antibiotics. what could it be?

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This is most likely: an allergic reaction to the Augmentin(amox/clavulanate) that he was on. This is not uncommon and often occurs at the end of the treatment, or even onc... Read More

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A female asked:

Does an ear infection causes the throat to be dry?

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No, an ear infection: does not do that. However, you can certainly have a throat infection along with the ear infection, or an upper respiratory infection with the ear infe... Read More

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A 19-year-old male asked:

What's wrong? my right ear is clogged. when i burp my ear hurts but i sense some relief. i've tried ear drops but no luck yet.

Pediatrics 38 years experience

You might have wax: in your ear canal, but you may have fluid or an infection of your middle ear. I would recommend that you see your doctor to properly diagnose this and... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My child has speech delay, he was saying few words around 20months but he he completely stopped talking since about 6months ago. he only makes noise.

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Depending on his: other development and his socialization skills, he could have a more profound developmental delay. We can not make diagnoses on this platform, but I w... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

My 18 month got a shot at the well visit yesterday and today she has had a runny noise and not her self. mo fever. is there something i can do for her?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Her symptoms are: probably not from her vaccine. You can treat her as you would any other time that she might have symptoms of a cold or virus. I would recommend either... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I get small pimples on my butt & ive never used to get them before!! ive noticed them for awhile & they go away & come back. what should i do?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

See your doctor: or a dermatologist when they are present, so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated. They may be "pimples", but they may be a contact or irri... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

I tested positve for strep throat would they know if i had peritonsular abcess while i was there?

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Yes, a doctor: can generally tell if there is an abscess. If you do not get better on the antibiotics that they probably put you on, you should go back to get re-che... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My lips are swollen, sore and bright red with a red border round them. also tiny white pimples. i don't think it's herpes. it isn't itchy.

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There are several: possible causes for this. I would recommend that you see your doctor or if you are on HealthTap Prime, you could consult with one of us on that platfo... Read More

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A female asked:

My daughter was using styrofoam for a school project. while cleaning up, some loose particles flew into the air and it felt like one went into my nose?

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You can try having: someone look with a flashlight and if a piece is seen, you should go to your doctor or the ER to have it removed. If you don't see anything, but still... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

3yr old daughter throwing up for no reason. no fever, cough nothing wrong with her. why does she throw up?

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See her doctor.: Gastroesophageal reflux is a common cause for vomiting in an otherwise well child. However, there can be other causes, such as food intolerance, cycli... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What would cause a child's fingernails and toenails to fall off?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

This could be a: fungal infection, or if it's one or two nails only, could be from trauma. It would be best to discuss this with your pediatrician and have your child ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Little black specs after wiping and i see some in my stool, my stools are green. should i be concerned for cancer 18 years old. ?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

This does not sound: like cancer (especially at your age). However, you should be checked by your doctor to see if you have an infection or if the black is from any bleedi... Read More

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A 60-year-old female asked:

She's been running intermittent high fevers since july. then her dr, said it was a diaper rash,after she had a uti,now she has 103 and no other sympt?

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With a fever of 103,: she should be examined by her doctor to determine the cause this time. If she has a history of a UTI and the doctor finds no other cause for the fever... Read More

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A female asked:

There is swelling under my left breast, it's tender like a pimple but has no head to it, & is becoming more swollen & painful each day?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Please have it: checked by your doctor. It sounds like it could be an infection and may need treatment.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What is the best way for a teen to lose weight?

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A combination: of healthy eating and exercise. Please speak to the pediatrician to make sure he/she is doing that healthily. You can also consult with a nutritionist... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Why wont my one year old eat table food yet? is it normal? he will eat a little baby food/gerber graduates gentle formula/juice...

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See below.: Was your son premature? Has he had swallowing difficulties with formula and/or the baby foods? Some children do resist eating table foods because they... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Painful periods but tablets not working , what to do next ?

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That depends on: what type of tablets you are using. Ibuprofen and naproxen are the over-the-counter medications that work best for cramps. If you've already tried the... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I'm a teenage female. i recently started getting a sharp pain in my tummy like cramps and then need to go for a poo. ( not always diarhea.what is this?

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This could be from: several different causes, depending on how long it's been happening and if there are other symptoms. It could be a viral, parasitic or bacterial infec... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Have had a friction burn on my penis head for about 5 months.seems to get better until i masturbate or have sex then is becomes irritated and blisters?

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See your doctor so: that this can be properly diagnosed and treated. It sounds like you may also be having a contact reaction, possibly to condoms if you're using them an... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

My son is not running a temperature but he's thrown up twice and looks very pale. he says his tummy hurts right before he throws up. any ideas?

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This could be any: number of things. It could be a stomach virus, strep or a surgical problem, among other things. Did he have an injury to his abdomen? If so, that may ... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Tip of my index finger has been dead for last few hours?

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Did you touch: anything cold or hot? Has this happened before? Any other numbness or tingling elsewhere? What were you doing when this happened? Is there a color cha... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Recently i don't really feel hungry and want to know why this may be ?

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There are many: reasons for your appetite to be suppressed. Are you on any medications? How long has it been happening? Does it happen more after eating certain foods... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I have had astma all my life but i need something stronger to help me breath better ?

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Please see your: doctor or a pulmonary specialist or allergist for a further workup and possible change in your therapy. If you are having difficulty breathing, you sh... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My brother may have bedbugs abroad right now. he is having all of his clothes and bags washed but does he need to get a tetanus shot? thanks!

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Tetanus has nothing: to do with bedbugs, so no need for tetanus because of that. He should still make sure he's up to date on his tetanus vaccine in general (within 10 yea... Read More

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A 27-year-old male asked:

Is adapalene(differinn) gel good for mild acne and what side effect can cause?

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Differin (adapalene) is a: prescription topical medication used for mild to moderate acne. The common side effects are redness, burning, dry skin, itching and sensitivity to the... Read More

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A female asked:

Yesterday severe headache, today i have severe headache,body ache have slept over 12 hours could stay in bed longer. i have surgent monday what 2 do?

Pediatrics 38 years experience

See below.: Do you mean "surgery?" If so, I would recommend you contact your surgeon and/or your primary care doctor. Depending on what your surgery is for, it ma... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

What are symptoms and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?

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IBS is generally a: diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that other causes of the symptoms have been ruled out. The symptoms are abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, const... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I'm 16 and not sexually active. i came off my period nearly 2 weeks ago. why have i started bleeding again? its browny red with no smell.

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See below: If you are not sexually active and not on a birth control pill,and it is the first time it has happened,I would not be concerned.If you are on the pil... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

11 year old has daily diarrhea for past couple weeks. also had full body rash (small raised bumps) which cleared up last week. what's going on?

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It depends on what: you mean by diarrhea (true diarrhea is multiple loose, watery stools as opposed to just loose stool once/day). If it is true diarrhea, she may need st... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Fishy odor coming from vagina? could i have a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis?

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That can be a sign: of bacterial vaginosis. That odor is not typical of a yeast infection, which would present with a white, thick discharge, not necessarily with any par... Read More

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A member asked:

My son was vomiting a lot 3 days ago. his fever did not last long. but he still has significant abdominal pain. could he have pulled a stomach muscl?

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That is possible,but: if the pain is that significant, I would recommend having him examined by his doctor to be sure it isn't anything more than that.Does he have diarrhea... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: pertussus?

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Pertussis is: whooping cough. It causes a classic whooping sound in an infant with it and can be quite serious in that age group. It is caused by a bacteria and is ... Read More

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