Dr. Albert Melaragno
Pediatrics
Granada Hills, CA
46 years experience male
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Albert J Melaragno,MD
Granada Hills, CA
Albert J Melaragno, M.D.
Granada Hills, CA
About
Bio
General Pediatrician for 35 years in Southern California
Went to the University of Notre Dame and the UCLA Med School
Feel that my profession gives me the opportunity to be a healer
and just importantly a teacher and educator. The role of doctors
should be one of teamwork with the patients and in my case parents
to ensure health and a good environment in which patients can thrive
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
Doctor Q&A
283 Answers
77 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
? ENT: Get checked for mononucleosis or possible bacterial pathogens. A blood count is a great starting point and a visit to an ENT specialist would also be... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: children get exposed to many viruses and bacteria in infancy and seem to handle them well.
would not want animals to lick my mouth either, but your ch... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Many choices: Formulas are good nutritional choices when breastfeeding isn't possible. There are many different brands, but I would stay with Enfamil, Similac or th... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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No: should have no effect. Hope you aer well as it's unusual
for someone your age to have a colonoscopy
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A female asked:
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Yes: but watch for increasing swelling that might indicate infection. if there is continued increase in swelling and any fever see your doctor immediately
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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The red reflex: is monitored at all well visits.( or should be)
bring up your concern to your doctor
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Normal: very often ther are veins left after ligation
check with your surgeon at the next check-up
if your wound is healed and there is no pain, you could att... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: sometimes the reflux fluid can come up without associated pain. would see your doctor, if symptoms persist
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Talk, sing, and frequently cuddle and kiss your child.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Gastritis, heartburn: symptoms of hyper acidity can appear in different areas of your body; gastritis ( inflammation of your stomach0 can present as LUQ abdominal pain, mi... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Of course it can: Bronchospasm- wheezing, tight chest, cough, can have a number of triggers: allergies, windy weather, colds, and anxiety is one of them. Inhalers can b... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably not: As long as you are eating properly, exercising, and getting enough rest, there is nothing you can do to get taller than you were meant to be from inhe... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Probably infection: The blister may be a sign of a developing skin infection. the sore may be infected also. Wash both with antibacterial soap such as dial and then apply... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Possibly: good to have regular check-ups with opthalmologist
to ensure no future problems
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes: that shouldn't be a problem. if the symptoms worsen, then see your doctor
feel better soon
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Drowsiness?: I am assuming you saw a doctor for the diagnosis of vertigo. If you did and have significant symptoms, the meclizine is one of the meds used to help t... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Unusual: if your child is solely breast fed and not receiving any supplemental feedings then sometimes a child will absorb all of the available milk and there ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Infection?: sometimes young children can get eruption cysts on gums that are purple and filled with blood. Normally this is in older infants when larger side tee... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Should be ok: You may see some diarrhea but shouldn't be a problem. return to regular dose at time med is due
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Scar: sometimes scarring will occur after surgery
nothing to do about it but as long as things are working, i wouldn't worry about it No one really looks a... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Pain relief: Would start with ibuprofen at an appropriate dose and then a nasal steroid spray use as nasocort 2 sprays am and pm for 3-4 days then just in am at sa... Read More
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A male asked:
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A yellow tongue?: I have no idea what that could be, however, if you appear yellow on your skin or the whites of your eyes, it could indicate liver disease which can be... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It is normal. you are feeling the pulsation of your abdominal aorta. It can often be felt in slender young people
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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There is: nothing good about smoking. stop now before the addictive aspects of the habit make it difficult
it is the number one cause of lung cancer and contri... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Probably ok: could cause some upset stomach or drowsiness
would skip tomorrow's dose and restart the next day
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Normal: some children take quite a while to tolerate textures
Give him a variety of foods in the texture he likes and occasionally offer a taste of something ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Possible: the rapid strep test is pretty accurate and false negatives are not common, meaning you probably don't have strep.
Sometimes a second test is sent for... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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No: There is no rapid chickenpox test. If you had the disease as a child or received the vaccine , you should be protected
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Croup: For many years we have recommended cool mist humidification for croup. If the stridor( the deep wheeze on breathing in) gets worse, we will suggest ta... Read More
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A male asked:
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MD-travel vaccines: You'd be best served by seeing a doctor that indicates an interest in travel vaccines. The vaccines need to be specially ordered and those doctors who... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Avoidance: there are tests to diagnose lactose intolerance, but often just eliminating lactose containing foods such as cow's milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream... Read More
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A female asked:
I will be 13 weeks pregnant tomorrow. my ob/gyn prescribed terconazle. will it harm my unborn child?
Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
No: If the medication is needed for an infectiom, the local application should be ok
enjoy a calm pregnancy
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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It's possible: Chicken pox is rash associated virus where the rash looks like little blisters. if you have a rash like this and it continues to spread, then you migh... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
A 30-year-old female asked:
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Will happen: when her tummy is feeling normal. She may be limiting her intake because of a little tummy cramping. Slow and steady offering of her feedings
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Deodorant: some are scented and when you perspire there can be a unique scent. try another brand and see if this helps
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Give it now: the vaccine is well tested and very effective. Meningococcal meningitis is devastating and very aggressive. It often kills or causes permanent damage ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Colds: last usually about 10 days in children. it;s a bad respiratory season and many people are getting bad persistent colds. You can use a humidifier, Vick... Read More
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A female asked:
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When level is right: generally meds like tegretol are slowly increased and then blood levels checked ti ensure the level is in the usually effective range
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: there should be no interaction with the 2 meds
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Would: give him something like Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and encourage lots of fluids. bulk foods such as fruit and vegetables and lots of water
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Don't !: If he's acting OK and not having any vomiting or change in disposition then it's a big bruise. These often take weeks to go away completely
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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NOT SURE WHAT YOUR ?: SOMETIMES PRODUCTS DIFFER WITH TASTE AND SMELL THIS DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A MEDICAL QUESTION
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A female asked:
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No: As a controlled substance, adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) needs a triplicate prescription and cannot be e-scribed. A close relat... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Infection: Most viral infections run their course in 3-5 days.
this still could be viral, but fever for a week should be reason to see your doctor for exam and p... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Should be ok: Can't think of any reason why not. Everything in moderation
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Yes: a balanced diet with avoidance of carbonated drinks , very hot and spicy foods, and alcohol
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Mar 30, 2015
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I heart this doctor!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ur right but i dont have resources to see therapist :( and Im really concernd about the possibility of infection. Sry I just dnt knw wat to do anymre
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
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Graduated nullMD
Medical/Graduate school
UCLA School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1976MD
Residency
UCLA
Completed 1979
Awards
LA Daily News Readers Choice Pediatrician 2009-2014
Top Pediatrician, Second Place, California - Spring
2015
Affiliations
american academy of pediatrics
LA pediatric Society
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