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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
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283 Answers
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
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 22-year-old female asked:
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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 37-year-old female asked:
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See: an Orthopedist as this sounds like something that needs careful attention
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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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 28-year-old female asked:
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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 42-year-old member asked:
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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 16-year-old male asked:
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Yes: but make sure you're following a regimen and get proper instruction from a qualified trainer
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Yes: very normal at this age to repeat words and some phrases. Practice makes perfect!
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Yes: hopefully the diarrhea is not being caused by the Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate). you may want to check with the doctor that prescribed it also hydr... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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? hernia: possibly what she has is a hernia, a weakness in the abdominal wall that allows abdominal linings to poke through. They can reduce spontaneously bu do... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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See a doctor: Bile in vomit is a sign of upper intestinal obstruction
It could be just a bad virus but the contunued vomiting and bile calls for immediate medical ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes: if you can smell it you are breathing it in the amount that enters your body depends on the concentration of your exposure
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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No: Your dry skin demands this moisturization
the eucerin only penetrates so far into the skin
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See ENT doctor: your child has classic symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
would seek referral to ENT doctor as there are no good medical treatments for enlarged tons... Read More
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A female asked:
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Rare to see: pinworms in a 2 month old
are you sure that they are worms if your doctor approves, a dose can repeated in 2 weeks
contact your doctor
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Should be: if needed for your medical condition, then should be ok. If being used to help weight loss, then would not use until you've stopped breastfeeding
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: at 4 weeks on the same dose, i would have expected the symptoms you describe to have disappeared and not appeared. Talk with your doctor about reducin... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Maybe a problem: the bumps on each arm may be viral in nature but if they're red and enlarging it may indicate a bacterial infection. would get it checked out if actin... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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No: but it can lead to lazy brain. please expand your horizon and do many things other than be locked to your phone
enjoy your life
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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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 33-year-old male asked:
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Maybe: often when a baby stops taking BM directly they are reluctant to return to nursing. continue ti try but once they have the bottle and see how easy it ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No: virus has tendency to invade mucous membranes such as mouth and vagina enters the male genital tract through skin abrasions/friction
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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NO!: generally application of cool damp cloth or a luke warm shower is better. If painful can also take tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin
Use sunscreens in... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Maybe viral: if your child seemed better after starting the antibiotic, this could be another virus that he is getting. treat the fever and see your doctor on Mond... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Yes: They closed probably 5 years after you started your periods. is there a reason you are concerned?
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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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 20-year-old female asked:
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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 21-year-old female asked:
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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 33-year-old female asked:
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? 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 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: it is one of many good combinations for acne
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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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:
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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 17-year-old female asked:
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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 31-year-old male asked:
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Normal: Many babies perspire while they sleep and it is a normal finding. If your baby is otherwise active, eating well and reaching developmental milestones,... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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No: Better to not shampoo or use conditioner on days when you use the ketoconazole
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A member asked:
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Not to worry: As you know boys often spray all over the place and I have seen this reddish change before
If you are concerned then ask them to show you the toilet a... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Sometimes after a traumatic injury a person can develop arthritis Consult your doctor or orthopedic surgeon
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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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 male asked:
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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:
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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 male asked:
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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 25-year-old female asked:
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Possibly impetigo: What you may be describing is impetigo, a skin infection caused usually by strep bacteria. It may need antibiotics , but today you can start washing t... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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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 41-year-old male asked:
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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 female asked:
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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 26-year-old female asked:
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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 19-year-old male asked:
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Yes: if you have an appetite. rice is a good food for diarrhea and the salmon should be fine. just eat slowly and pace yourself. if some discomfort during ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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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 49-year-old female asked:
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Probably not: Gatorade is an electrolyte solution that is heavy on salt
Plain water is the best hydration liquid
Gatorade was developed for heavily sweating athlete... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Everybody different: Each child erupts teeth and loses teeth at their own rate.
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I heart this doctor!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Sorry I just now got to thanking you, but thank you. I have been trying to improve my health for a while now, and now I have a good reference to do so
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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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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks so very much! I have health anxiety after cancer twice and you've eased my mind and helped so much!
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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