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Neonatology Associates of Atlanta, P.C.
Atlanta, GA
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Pediatrician for 20 years. NICU M.D.for 14. PICU M.D. for 12. Specialisation in pulmonary hypertension, rsv, bpd, drug withdrawal.
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Pediatrics
Neonatology
Pediatric Critical Care
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Sysynanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Many factors: Start here
Excellent resource
http://www.medicinenet.com/congenital_heart_disease/article.htm
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See Image attached.: Your child is right along the 10th % line for curve for both. So the height and weight match up. But what that means is your daughter is taller and ... Read More
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Answer below.: Is sunscreen from last year still good? When does sunscreen expire?
Answers from Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.
Sunscreens are designed to remain at ori... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Upper Chamber open.: There are 2 natural openings in unborn babies. A patent ductus arteriosus (between Pulm Artery and Aorta) and a Patent Foramen Ovale (between the Left... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Not exactly known: Doxy, like other tetracyclines are known to increase sun sensitivity-- but hte exact mechanisms are not known.
Benzoyl has a great deal of effects ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Generally speaking..: A baby, full term and healthy, will double their birth weight in 5-6 months.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Tinea Versicolor: Can be hard to eliminate. Oftentimes topical treatment may not completely eradicate the infection. Review with dermatologist.
More info here:
... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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More information:: Without other thyroid tests it is hard to be exact. But once Thyroxine supplementation takes hold the TSH value will go down. As you are providing t... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Are several, See MD: 8 LBS last few weeks of weight loss. Although the liver test are elevated, More testing is needed.
Review of the level and additional laboratory d... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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More analysis needed: With frequent urination still after antibiotics, more information is needed. Particularly blood sugar should be tested.
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A male asked:
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Working with your MD: Working with your MD, sometimes an ophthalmologist and Rheumatologist may need to collaborate on treatment plans.
This site has more background inf... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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See MD: At this point the over the counter medications are not sufficient. Evaluation for serious issues by a doctor need to be done. Blood in these places ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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According to CDC: According to CDC charting for girls she is on the 95th %ile line for height, the corresponding weight for that height and age would be 105 lbs.
Thi... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Talk to your OB: Induction during pregnancy varies in indications including Maternal condition, Fetal/Infant health and risks. If you are at 39 weeks and in that much... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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3 sources to start.: http://www.parentingscience.com/bedtime-problems.html
and a good thinking resource regardless of the diagnosis...
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Could be: you are describing classic constipation signs. the first step is to increase hydration. If no improvement then you need to see your MD.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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More than 2.: There are many subtle variations of ADHD. SOme have more physical signs, others are almost exclusively daydreaming. Every child with ADHD can be a d... Read More
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Are several, See MD: Some can be psychological. Others can be a sign of serious physical changes that require treatment. (a common example could be presentation of diabe... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Careful.: Creatine supplements can be harmful on a number of levels. First they require a great deal of hydration once starting to use them. Second, None of t... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Start with this link: http://www.childrenscancer.org/main/juvenile_myelomonocytic_leukemia_jmml/
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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See MD: Diarrhea for 6-8 weeks in a 2yo requires a medical evaluation by the pediatrician.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Change in Gait.: This may be normal. It also may require evaluation by MD. Has your weight increased? Recent growth spurt? Recent injury?
If people are commenting... Read More
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Are differences: Esthetic in dentistry circles tends to focus on appearance and restoring function as well.
Cosmetic tends to just focus on appearance improvement, ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Start with this link: CDC Link below.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm
Remember the absence of symptoms, does not mean that the infection doe... Read More
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A 68-year-old male asked:
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Sudden, see MD: If it is a sudden change, then this is highly concerning. This can be a sign of kidney problems or heart problems and would require at the very least... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Working with your MD: You are doing the right things. Keep the dialogue with your MD. He/She is working you up appropriately.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Good resource below.: http://www.circleofmoms.com/moms-with-kids-who-have-congenital-hypothyroidism
Is a place for providing and obtaining support.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Many factors : Many factors contribute to your question. A good resource from the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation is a starting point.
http://jdrf.org/life-with-t1d... Read More
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Good resource below.: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/otitis-externa
Relief should be within 24-48 hours. But always complete the therapy..
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Can all be viral: This can all be viral, Specifically enteroviurses this time of year.
http://www.enterovirusfoundation.org/symptoms.shtml
If the pattern is wors... Read More
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Button batteries: are considered an emergency. there are several problems from toxicity to erosion through the side of the digestive tract. THese need to be removed i... Read More
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Minimizing scratch: Minimizing itching and scratching is best. The blisters associated with CHicken pox are filled with fluid, at this time, you are still in the contagi... Read More
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Yes.: ER trip now.
Ingested amount still ...any is too much.
May need to evaluate mouth, esophagus and trachea.
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Good resource below.: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/imipramine.html
This has quite a good amount of information and easy to read.
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See a therapist.: If you are just remembering these now. A therapist can help you sort through them. Likewise, if they were never forgotten, but something may be maki... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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D/w your doctor: This is best discussed with your doctor. The guidelines for Tourettes recently changed.
A summary is here:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/diagn... Read More
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Underlying Cause?: The underlying cause is the most direct way of answering your question. If there are organic brain findings (on CT Scan or MRI) or genetic links, a p... Read More
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Depends of the gene.: Different genes have different carrier frequency rates.
This site refers to the Hardy Weinberg equation. But more information is needed in order t... Read More
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Can be normal.: Depends on diet and quality of stool. Is he growing normally? As children get older they should start stooling less frequently.
In general, a marked... Read More
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Concerning: ASD closed in April, no weight gain by end of June, Child's nutrition regimen needs to be evaluated by local doctors on several avenues...1. Caloric i... Read More
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There are.: There are Vaccines for prevention and Antibiotics to treat the infection. The problem is that once infected, if untreated, the infection can progress... Read More
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Start with this link: http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx
Be patient and use your child's pediatrician as a resource in... Read More
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Depends on which one: Muscular dystrophy is a generic description of several different diseases causing similar symptoms. Some present early in life (as a newborn), others... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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IGA deficiency: IGA deficiency means you need an immunologist, at least. Large spleen and nodes can be a symptom of IGA issues. However spleens can get large enough... Read More
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Depends on Healthy: 3 wks and above are not even classified as early.
10 weeks early and above the outcomes are good with lower risks of prolonged ventilator needs and ... Read More
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Short answer is no.: Once a year drinking should not. As you are a 33 yo male, hopefully you are well past puberty and legal drinking age is beyond puberty and growing ag... Read More
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MTHFR : MTHFR has several forms. And treatments can vary.
Look here for additional information.
http://mthfr.net/mthfr-c677t-mutation-basic-protocol/2012/0... Read More
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LIkely 2 levels answ: First, working out will increase some muscle mass and metabolic demands. Stopping working out will still allow those larger muscles to consume more c... Read More
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Start with this link: http://www.healthline.com/health/acute-cerebellar-ataxia#Diagnosis4
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According to NIH: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/child_tbl.pdf
Breaking this down as best as I can
for a 17yo female
Systolic range should be ... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Wisconsin, WI
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
Completed 1997
Awards
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Georgia - Summer
2014
Thought Leader Doctor, First Place, Georgia - Summer
2014
Affiliations
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Pediatrix Medical Group
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