Locations
PIH Health
La Mirada, CA
My office hours
Thursday: Closed
Show morePhone
Practice website
Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue Cross of California
Health Net Of California
Cigna
UnitedHealth Group
Tricare
Presbyterian Health Plan
About
Bio
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: George Washington University
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
Bengali, English
Doctor Q&A
33 Answers
2 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Age 1 year: In most states children can ride forward facing at age 1 year, however it is recommended to keep children rear facing until age 2 years for safety rea... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
1 comment
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes: Yes the rota vaccine is given at 2, 4, 6 months and is an oral vaccine. It prevents a severe infection which can cause diarrhea and dehydration.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 66-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Followup: child should be seen by pediatrician if truly breathing fast. if he stops breathing then you should call 911.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes: It is still possible though perhaps not extremely likely
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Protection: Ear wax is important in providing protection to the ear and can trap dust and other material that may enter the ear canal.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes: I recommend using vanicream, aquaphor or cetaphil.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Quadrivalent vaccine: The quadrivalent flu vaccine covers the most number of flu strains and is the best flu vaccine currently available. The nasal FluMist version is more... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Followup: Your son may have an ear infection. There are outer ear infection which usually drain but a middle ear infection can also rupture and drain. Your so... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Most children: are perfectly fine after vaccines, typical soothing efforts should be adequate once the vaccine is given. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not usually reco... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
If you have a middle: ear infection then you are fine to shower normally. If you have an outer ear infection (like swimmer's ear) then you should avoid getting water in you... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
It is important to: get tested for c diff and then take antibiotics if the result shows the infection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Eczema vs infection: This rash could be a dry skin patch like eczema that is now becoming a superficial skin infection. It is important that this be evaluated by a physici... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Perhaps: It can take several weeks for the blood to become reabsorbed from a hematoma, however they do not usually get much bigger after the initial trauma. I... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Taking fenugreek: Supplementing with fenugreek can help but pumping and nursing will help the most.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Once or twice: Snacking excessively can lead to an unhealthy weight . However, if one eats 3 healthy nutritious meals per day, then 1-2 snacks is reasonable.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Should be ok: you most likely will pass the sand through your digestive tract.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Not likely: as long as it is being used for its intended purpose which in infants is usually jaundice.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes: pepto should be safe to take while nursing.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Usually none: If your pediatrician is following the cdc vaccine schedule your child may not need any vaccines at the 9 month checkup.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes, thats possible: A small amount of oozing from the umbilical stump site is not uncommon. You can apply pressure and give it some time to stop or you can see your pedi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes, thats possible: you should take a home pregnancy test which is usually accurate at diagnosing pregnancy.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
See doc: Assuming you are not a breast feeding mother, these symptoms are very concerning and you should see your gynecologist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
No: If the goal is to become immune to a disease in the future then the only way to develop antibodies other than via vaccination is to experience the dis... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Yes: This is an important childhood vaccine given at 2, 4, 6, 15 months and then at age 4 years and 11 years.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
The best: thing to do is to take a pregnancy test. you may need to take another test in a week or two if the first is negative.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Not typically: A pregnancy test is more accurate about a week after a missed period.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Usually none: The food aversions or cravings may never occur in pregnancy and this symptom varies greatly from person to person. Best to maintain and normal health... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
This sounds: like a viral infection due to cocksackie virus (causes hand foot mouth disease) or gingivastomatitis due to herpes virus. usually will get better wit... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Different: people build muscle in different ways. The focus should be on gaining fitness and health rather than focusing on the change in appearance.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
You will see : An improvement within 24 hours. If the eye is worsening she should be seen again.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Cool mist: Humidifiers can help with congestion in young children if needed during dry weather.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Not typically: It is best to use a home pregnancy test to confirm a pregnancy. Watery discharge at the end of a pregnancy could signal the start of labor if the wat... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Anita Sinhaanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Seek f/u: you should immediately seek medical attention for her as these labs very concerning for an infection or other serious diagnosis. take care.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
2
Recommendations
28
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sinha is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sinha is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! Have a follow-up with pediatrician next week. Will definitely discuss.
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! She is under antibiotics cefopodoxin as prescribed by the physician
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I appreciate your time!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
George Washington University Medical School, DC
Graduated 2004MD
Residency
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Completed 2007
Awards
HealthTap Doctor Mom
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less