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Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: California, Texas
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Safe to breast feed: you can start breast feeding now.
As Alka -seltzer plus only has sudafed
and should not bother the child.
It is safe.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Yes: Normal reaction to the ice pack
it will go away
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Do not worry: you should be fine as the dog has all the shots and deer eating should not give any bacterial skin infection..as long you have cleaned it you are fine
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
If it looks infected: You may just want to use some warm moist towels in the area where it was stuck and give her some Motrin and if you have some antiseptic cream like Neo... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Allergic to sulfa: If this is a rash after starting Trimethoprm it could be a drug rash
Stop medicine and call your doctor to change the antibiotics
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
You need antibiotics: You probably have a yeast infection or UTI and possible vaginitis.
You need a pelvic exam and cultures done along with urine analysis and get an antib... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Allergies or a virus: This could just viral upper respiratory infection. If she looks happy do not worry but she looks sick or difficult time in breathing she needs to be s... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Padma Balaanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
None: No amount juice can get you taller as it depends on your family trait. And extra juice more than an 8 oz glass a day is full of sugar products.
You ar... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Hello Dr.Padma,
Thank you so much for your response. I find it very helpful. I do have one more question. This medicaion is for cold and fever so it does contain aspirin...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for taking the time to respond to my question. Have a great day
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it doesn't make me feel good . I'm sorry.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Madras Medical College, India
Graduated 1972MD
Residency
Rush Presbyterian, Chicago, Illinois
Completed 1977
Awards
Best Pediatrician
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