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Pediatrics
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44 Answers
10 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Treatable: This is common at this age and could be caused by either a virus or a bacteria. If you have already seen your provider, appropriate treatment is avai... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Could be: Usually in IUGR, the head growth is not that far ahead. This could be a sign of a more serious condition such as congenital hydrocephalus. You may wa... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Worried, but ok: It sounds most likely to be a respiratory virus. This should hit it's peak around 3-5 days, with cough and congestion going away after 10-14 days. W... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes, it's ok: Yes, it is ok to paint your nails and to cut your hair while pregnant.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Normal puberty: As you go through puberty, the pubic hair that is growing will often turn over and be replaced quickly. This is likely normal, especially if there ar... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Multiple methods: There are a number of ways that you can help with these. There are some topical medications such as mederma and vitamin E oil that will help. Laser ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Not typical: This could represent a normal reaction to the Plan B, but also could represent either an ectopic or intrauterine pregnancy. I would recommend that yo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Probably: You are probably fine. But not definitely. Whenever you miss a pill, use a back up method such as a condom.
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A female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Not advisable: Ativan will commonly cause amnesia. You should not drink in combination with the Ativan, the result can be as you found, but can be more serious incl... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes it will: The majority of ear infections (70-80%) will go away on their own over 3-4 days. After that time, especially if you have a fever, you should be seen.... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Options: This is common and there are a number of options. There are medications that will bleach or decrease the hyperpigmentation. There are UV/laser based... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Long list of things: There are a large number of things that could cause this, with a wide variety of treatments. Please attach a photo for more accurate help.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Wrong medication: Ringworm, despite it's name, is actually caused by a fungus. Antibacterial cream will not help. An antifungal such as miconazole or clotrimazole will ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
A few options: Use an astringent cleanser that contains salicylic acid. These are available over the counter. Use non-comedogenic soaps and lotions.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Possiblly: If the object broke the skin, then yes you are at slight risk for tetanus. You should get a tetanus booster every 10 years, but every 5years in the ev... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes: The most common adverse reaction are allergic reactions. These reactions are more likely against components of the cream rather than the active ingre... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Consult your physici: There are a number of things that can cause this ranging from a yeast infection, to chlamydia, to other infections. There are also allergies, irritan... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
It depends: It really depends on the type and location of the cyst. If it is in the skin, a dermatologist will likely be able to help. Some cysts are deeper dow... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Bedrest: you should take it easy. Not too much activity. Frequent doctor visits and close monitoring. May be best to avoid sexual activity during the final ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
No evidence: These have not been shown to be particularly effective for scar reduction. Try Mederma, Vitamin D, or consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist, or p... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Possibly none: Initially there will be no symptoms and no physical findings when your physician looks in your mouth. Over the long term, HPV can cause wart-like le... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes: Yes you can, but will likely get uterine cramping.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Likely a viral infec: There are a number of viral infections going around that will cause these symptoms. For the fever, it is ok to give ibuprofen (10mg for every 22lbs w... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Get this checked: The pains may likely be uterine contractions. These can sometimes be normal if occasional, but this may be pre-term labor starting and needs to be lo... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Tough to say: Ectodermal dysplasias are a class of diseases, not a specific disease. Find out what type your first baby had, and your specialists will be able to g... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Small chance: The likelihood of you being pregnant is low, but not zero. You should get a pregnancy test in the next two weeks to be sure. This is not a good stra... Read More
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Get this checked out: This could be caused by a large number of things, but is not likely normal. Most likely, this is a symptoms of an electrolyte abnormality which is co... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
A few ideas: Rehydrate, eat a quality source of protein, stretch out well, and consider meditation.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Unlikely from vaccin: These symptoms are extremely unlikely to be due to your recent vaccine. You likely have something else going on. It is ok to try a bland diet, ginge... Read More
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes, be concerned: This blood pressure is not going to cause symptoms, but as you get older, it will get higher and will likely start to cause issues. You should focus... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Other symptoms?: If your baby is otherwise well, this could normal, and may just be the venous blood that you are seeing through the baby's thin mucous membranes. If y... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Unlikely: It's unlikely that you could be pregnant with those precautions. Take a pregancy test in 2 and 4 weeks to be sure. Resume your OCP as planned. In t... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Yes: Mono is caused by the Ebstein Barr virus. It is moderately contagious through body fluid contact. It can be transmitted by kissing and by oral sex. ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Same as formula: Pedialyte is an oral rehydration solution that will give your baby electrolytes and fluids. It is meant for hydration and not for nutrition and is no... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Not easy: Tetanus is relatively hard to get, but if you do get the infection, it is very serious and usually deadly. The tetanus vaccine is very safe and effe... Read More
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
NO: It does not in terms of the pills contraceptive ability. That type of pill does help with acne in many patients, and will have an additive effect wit... Read More
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Get checked: Yes, she could be pregnant and needs to get that checked out. I'm sure that with that amount of hormone exposure, that she is very out of balance wi... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
This may be normal: This amount of growth is close to normal for a child of this age. If she is otherwise healthy, eats well, and has not other symptoms, I would recom... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Not always: It depends on your fat distribution, muscle mass, and body type. For your age, it is more ideal to have a body fat percentage in the 10-12% range. T... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Probably not: If your growth plates have fused (and at 21 they most likely have), then growth hormone will not provide any growth at all. It can have serious side... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Time is variable: You could be able to get pregnant now, but more likely it will take 3-4 months until you are fertile. The time varies from person to person and depen... Read More
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Could be a week: The decrease in hearing is due to fluid in your middle ear behind the ear drum. With the antibiotic, you should start to have resolution of pain with... Read More
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
No exercise or food: There are not any exercise or foods that will stop your growth. There are medications that can prematurely fuse the growth plates, but the side effec... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Be careful: This is an experimental treatment that is showing a lot of future promise. The overall efficacy and side effects are still being evaluated
That bei... Read More
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1995MD
Awards
Top Pediatrician, First Place, Utah - Spring
2015
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