Dr. Albert Melaragno

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Allergies/: It may be a little eye allergy. is she rubbing it? should check with your doctor or see eye specialist if it persists or is bothersome

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have spots on my forearm, like a rash, and it has faded slightly since yesterday, does that mean it cannot be scabies if it has gotten lighter?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Probably: scabies is such an itchy rash that you would know if you had it. rashes are best diagnosed by being seen. so see your doctor if concerned

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A 37-year-old female asked:

My daughter is in mma. she woke up and feels a popping sensation and weird movement just behind knee. is this a hamstring tear? what should she do?

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See: an Orthopedist as this sounds like something that needs careful attention

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A male asked:

Im on doxycycline and going on vacation. what should i do about the sun sensitivity. should i as for a new rx or is sunscreen enough protection?

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Individual: if the doxycycline hasn't sensitized your skin from general use, then careful and persistent use of sunscreen should work just fine. if concerned che... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Can men be treated to get rid of of hpv like women do? how? what treatment should they go through? what needs to be done? surgery?!

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None: at this time there is no treatment to rid a person of the HPV virus,. That is why we are vaccinating young men and women against the most common cance... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Can differin (adapalene) and doxycycline clear my skin?

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Yes: it is one of many good combinations for acne

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A 33-year-old female asked:

3 month old spits up after every bottle! gaining weight and doesn't cry after spit up! generally, a happy baby! reflex? switch formula? allergy?

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GER vs Gerd: many babies spit up and have gastro-esophageal reflux there is a version where the kids get fussy and are suffering pain from acid reflux if a baby ... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Why do hemoglobin levels increase in a newborn baby?

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Need for oxygen: in the womb. the high hemoglobin is needed to provide oxygen to the developing fetus. The hemoglobin also is very special in that it holds oxygen very... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Does coffee count towards daily water intake?

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Not really: Because if you're drinking enough coffee to add up to a great deal of fluid, you are using too much caffeine drink 16-32 oz of free water daily

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Baby slept 9 hrs woke up a few times crying when she lost paci or when she hit the rails of the crib. would that still count as sleep through night?

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YES: and be thankful for this blessing

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A 28-year-old male asked:

For the past 10 days my son is sneezing coughing and had a temperature 37.4?

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Possible allergies: With no fever and persistent symptoms of congestion, it may be a case of allergies. If your son is old enough, you might try a 2 week course of an ant... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I got all of my vaccinations when i was an infant. i'm 20 now. do i need to renew any of them?

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Probably: You may need a pertussis vaccine and possibly a meningitis vaccine. Check with your doctor and obtain a record of prior vaccines that you received

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about caring for a newborn.

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Ignore: Many new parents are stressed by doing things perfectly Relax and enjoy the experience!

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A 57-year-old female asked:

I experienced a cat bite yesterday. the site is red and slightly swollen. what should i do other than applying polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

CAN GET INFECTED: IF IT IS A PUNCTURE WOUND AND THERE IS SPREADING REDNESS, THEN YOU MAY NEED AN ANTIBIOTIC THERE IS OFTEN INFECTION AFTER DOG, CAT AND HUMAN BITES CON... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

What are the side effects of allegra (fexofenadine) when is the best time to take it ?

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Very few: Allegra (fexofenadine) is a very safe and effective anti-histamine. 24 hour med so take it in the morning. Generally does not have any drowsiness asso... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

My baby gets eczema? what can i apply for her skin? thanks.

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Moiturize: It is important with dry skin conditions to moisturize frequently. Also important to bathe less frequently as that can remove some of the skin's oils ... Read More

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A female asked:

I had a blow to my thigh at football now i have fluid init should i b worried?

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Hematoma: sometimes after trauma you are left with a large bruise called a hematoma Usually these bruises spread out and you're left with large purple the brow... Read More

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A 60-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for a twelve year old boy to have one testicle larger and lower than the other?

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Probably normal: One testicle sitting lower is normal, as is one testicle being a little larger. As long as this isn't an acute change, or associated with pain, it pro... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My baby is 2mnths and doesnt become full can i feed her baby food?

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TOO EARLY: It is recommended not to feed babies any solid foods until 4-6 months of age. The intestinal tract of an infant is not ready to digest anything but br... Read More

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A 43-year-old male asked:

9 year old son has red & chaffed penis from swimsuit netting while at beach. what can we put on it?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Vaseline: This type of irritation requires coating with vaseline or other clear ointment such as aquaphor or A&D ointment apply liberally 4 x per day. Loose... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

My daughter is 13yrs old,her "an-an"(white spots)are all over her face!it appears scaly&itching she says!what is the best&fastest treatmnt for it?ty!

Pediatrics 47 years experience

? atopic dermatitis: Without seeing the rash, it's hard to tell for sure, but i would suggest you first try 1% hydrocortisone cream combined with a moisturizer like aveeno... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I used vicks baby vapor rub on my 2 month old chest, then realized the box said 3 months! will he be okay? i used a very little.

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Very safe: if there was a reason to use the Vicks such as a lot of congestion then fine Sometimes parents hear a little congested breathing and are concerned ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

When my 16 month old daughter chokes on food she coughs until she throws up and she does this quite often. is this a problem?

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Gag reflex: Some children have a sensitive gag reflex. Make sure the pieces she eats are small so they don't elicit a choke and don't allow her to shove too much ... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

My son is 3 1/2 all of sudden he is complaining that he has a headache and now he has a fever 100.5 no coughing ,running nose or other symptoms what can this be and what's the best way to treat it?

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Viral infection: Fever is a common symptom of childhood. It can be accompanied by many other symptoms such as headache. An appropriate dose of tylenol (acetaminophen... Read More

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A male asked:

To cure a strep throat do you have to throw up to get rid of it or can you just blow it all out your nose?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Antibiotics: Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the back of your throat and tonsils. It needs antibiotics to treat it Not sure where you got the idea for the... Read More

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A female asked:

Im a teenager who keeps waking up at night. it started suddenly and it has been three weeks. i was stressed but not anymore, what could be wrong?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Wake -sleep cycle: Often stress will lead to insomnia and other sleep disorders. Because of the length of sleep problems, you have altered your normal sleep cycle. Even ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can you take klonpin with ibuprofen ?

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Should Be OK: They should be ok together

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A 31-year-old female asked:

7yr old has congestion for 3 weeks no other symptoms, dr prescr. antibiotics, does he need it? no physical exam was done. no fever, no sore throat.

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Cold or allergies?: Sometimes a viral respiratory infection can result in persistent congestion. Also the possibility of mild allergies. if the congestion is not causing ... Read More

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A female asked:

My husband's blood type is o+ve and mine is b+ve. is it fine for a baby?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Should be fine: your baby could be born with type o blood or type b blood sometimes a different blood type between mother and baby can lead to a higher level of newbo... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Puncture wound has me going nuts w/ worry. can any doc can pls read my "conditions/symptoms" tab & puncture wounds 1-4 & tll me what to do nxt please?

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Anxiety: It sounds like your obsessing on what has happened to you If this is a common occurrence, then you may need to have an evaluation for anxiety and perh... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

My baby is 1 month old, when can he start sleeping in his crib, which is in another room?

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When you're ready: now is the time to start sleeping apart if you"re having the impulse to try. it's an individual choice but it,s time if you are ready would recommend... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

My son is taking the growth hormone drug, norditropin, (human growth hormone) and after 3 months is getting ringworm constantly. any way to prevent this from happening?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Have your endo: check his blood sugar to make sure that it is not elevated it may just be a co-incidence that the ringworm has appeared

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A 17-year-old female asked:

If a thumb had a fractured growth plate 4 years ago could it still be causing problems now? can it be fixed?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Yes: Sometimes after a traumatic injury a person can develop arthritis Consult your doctor or orthopedic surgeon

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Can i take zofran (ondansetron) and pepto bismol together?

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Should be fine: The zofran (ondansetron) is for nausea and vomiting and you should wait at least 1/2 hour after using it in the disolvable form before using the pepto

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A 42-year-old male asked:

At nine weeks her sleeping pattern is 4 to 5hrs. but she feeds very well and very active too. do i hv to worry abt her erratic sleeping hrs.

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Sounds great: many 2 mo babies are not sleeping as long as your child is, particularly at night. avoid allowing her to sleep longer than 2-3 hrs during the day and ... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

My blood pressure is 100/64 is that too low ? i'm 22 year old female

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Sounds good: A person's BP is very individualistic As long as you are not having any problems with dizziness or difficulty exercising I'm sure the pressure is fine... Read More

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A female asked:

I had the flu 17 days ago and still have flu like symtoms such as fatigue diziness and 2 eye infections . low grade fever and musle and joint aches , ?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

More tests: would recommend you see your doctor and obtain more testing, because this sounds like a more significant infection than a simple virus

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A 25-year-old female asked:

A six year old losing three front teeth in 1 week to much ? or normal

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Everybody different: Each child erupts teeth and loses teeth at their own rate.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have to apply eucerin lotion all over my body multiple times per day for my ecszma. is this safe? can to much lotion cause overdose symptoms?

Pediatrics 47 years experience

No: Your dry skin demands this moisturization the eucerin only penetrates so far into the skin

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Can a teenager also get molluscum contagiosum?

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Yes: while the virus occurs frequently in younger children, even an adult can get the virus and warts

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about caring for a child.

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Ignore: Children need to be respected and loved but not at the expense of discipline and consistency.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What can someone use for a baby's bad diaper rash?

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Frequent changes: Diaper rashes can be caused by chemical irritation by stool contents. Frequent changes of the diaper when rashes appear and allowing the area to air b... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

The past couple weeks my hearing has been dulling down, when people talk to me i can hear their talking but can't make out what their saying.

Pediatrics 47 years experience

Wax?: Since it is recent onset and affecting you significantly, it may be something as simple as too much ear wax. See your doctor to have this checked

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A 26-year-old female asked:

10 m baby w loose stool 2 to 4 times/day for four days no fever no vomit no history of new food introduced what's the cause?

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Probable virus: Sounds like a mild viral intestinal infection Continue to feed regular diet, but limit lactose intake by using some pedialyte rather than milk or form... Read More

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A female asked:

5month old baby.u/s saysboth testis in abdomen.urologist says bilat.non palp udt.but i feel his left testis in hand after bath&timeshowis it possible?

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Retractile testicles: Rarely does a boy have both testicles not descending into the scrotum. Often one or both move into and out of the scrotum.Bathing and the warmth assoc... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

Can a colonoscopy detect anal cancer?

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Yes: If you are concerned or have symptoms such as blood in your bowl movements of rectal pain consult your doctor

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What percentage of the population has birthmarks? are they common?

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Everyone: has some type of birthmark. And they are a measure of our uniqueness. most birthmarks are not significant and are not a sign of medical issues. if you... Read More

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A female asked:

My daughter is 24 month what's the perfect weight?

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Probably her weight: There is no such thing as the perfect weight The average weight of a 2 yo girl is 25-26 pounds but family size and how her parents grew helps determin... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Do you have to eat the same way you did while pregnant when breastfeeding?

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Balance: A breastfeeding Mom should eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. Avoiding certain things such as large amounts of caffeine, excessive dairy,... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

My 4w newborn hates tummy time. she can't go beyond 5 minutes without crying uncontrollably. i don't know what to do. i think she torticollis.

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Not Unusual: Many newborns don't like tummy time until they're able to move around and even turn over. It's not critically important now Torticollis is a neck mus... Read More

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