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I have practiced Pediatrics x 43 years in San Mateo County.
I have a special interest in developmental pediatrics, including
Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
I have three grown children with special needs who are prospering.
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Pediatrics
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United States: California
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387 Answers
8 Agrees
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A member asked:
Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Menses/GERD: I would try an over the counter Zantac tablet to see if gastritis resolves. Also, during your menses, drink
a lot of water, as the increased blood flo... Read More
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A female asked:
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Even body: The need to even the body parts after touching one side is often seen in OCD- obsessive compulsive disorder.
There may also be other behaviors noticed... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Hernia of umbilicus: you ma have detected a small hernia of the umbilicus with irritation.
As long as there is no belly button redness, discharge this small hole will clos... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Bcps: It appears you are being responsible in preventing pregnancy with your decision to have sexual intercourse. You are taking the birth control pills cor... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Hyoscyamine and nitrofurantoin is in Macrobid
and covers urinary infection along with Doxycycline.
The 2 meds together give a broader coverage in case... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Acne: After popping pimples or one resolves, often a scar can occur with filling in of calcium and become firm. It can resolve on its own and not be a perma... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Depression/anxious: Shaking and dizziness can be a sign of anxiety/
depression and if short of breath, this might
be an acute panic attack. Blow into a paper
bag x 20 br... Read More
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A female asked:
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Eczema rx: It is important to lubricate the body where dry skin areas erupt. This is periodic. You can use Eucerin cream
or other OTC product/ Also. Hydrocortiso... Read More
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A female asked:
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Rash on lids: This may be a contact rash or from rubbing,
You can apply over the counter hydrocortisone for lid area 1% 3x/d until gone. If persistent or spreads, s... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Flying is ok: If you are already on antibiotics and OTC for cold
symptoms, it is safe to fly. The high altitude might
accumulate fluid/pressure and pain in the ears... Read More
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A member asked:
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Irreg cycle: it's common to have an irregular menstrual cycle when a teen. You can skip periods or bleed too much. Exercise and stress can change this cycle. If yo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Caution: Probiotics are not yet tested for market in under 1 yo.For thrush or fungal mouth infection, she can take Nystatin solution by script from the MD, It ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Rabies: Usually there is an open wound that risks for
rabies infection. If skin did not break thru, you can probably observe without symptoms. If scratch was... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Aleve/menses: Taking 4 aleve today probably will treat your pain and discomfort today without side effects. No further med should be taken today and 24 hrs from now... Read More
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A male asked:
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Cellulitis: The skin area appears infected from your description and warm soaks until no longer see pus is recommended. You can apply OTC neosporin to the local a... Read More
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A male asked:
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Constipation: Holding in toddlers is common and so is constipation.
Limiting milk to 16 ops/d is good and you can give a baby glycerin supp if no stopping x 2 days ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Height: Right now, your legs are growing at 45% level of your entire height. With 12 cm added with growth, you will have a lower height that matches the upper... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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TV 4 mo: AAP recommends under 2 years of reduced watching time at TV.
At 4 mo, would limit exposure even more as it is just a visual cue,
and would limit senso... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Lactose intolerant: Without milk products can have lunch meats, tuna, egg salad, chicken salad
and other green salads. One can have soups without cream or milk. One
can h... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Constipation in baby: You can give gripe water and if no stool x 2-3 d you can instill
a baby glycerin suppository for stool to exit. Increase water.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Penile size: average flaccid penile size for 14 yrs is 3-4.25 inches.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Protection in hurric: Always, stay safe in hurricanes by staying
in doors, not outside.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Panic/anxiety: You can slow your breathing down when panic sets in by blowing into a paper bag x 20-25 breaths. That should simmer the symptoms. Overall, a visit to ... Read More
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A member asked:
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Creatinine: The creatinine testing is for kidney function.
Assuming no renal abnormality before or after
birth detected, the range can vary in newborns.
Urinatio... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Fever: you can give tylenol (acetaminophen) OTC to the baby by infant dropper (1) every 4 hrs and observe her on Pedialyte or just clear liquids (no milk). I... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Phlegm with URI: Children this age do not expel their mucus out, it travels from lungs and into esophagus/GI tract to expel with stool. We usually allow them to cough ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Cough: if she is coughing frequently, tightness or wheezing heard or seen in chest, needs
pediatrician. It could be bronchiolitis or early asthma. The cough ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Frequent urination: If she drinks a lot in the daytime, she might urinate often.
Sometimes, frequent urintation can be seen with a central mediated process:
enuresis that... Read More
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Propranolol: This is a med to reduce BP and is used for HA prevention. It can cause a lower BP and you might feel faint. Hydration and changing positions slowly i... Read More
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Rule out illness: When infants/toddlers have bruises in
unsuspecting areas, blood tests are done to
rule out ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura).
This is an au... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Feed before bed: Hi! Make sure your baby is taking 3 meals/d, usually 2 naps/d and drinking before bedtime to enhance blood sugar and while digesting before bed, will ... Read More
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Acne: For the acne, you can use over the counter:
benzoyl peroxide gel 10% at night.
Keep clean with a stringent (Aveeno). If worsens,
contact term MD thru ... Read More
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Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
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Blood blister: It is benign and often they will resolve on their own.
Warm soaks to it are ok 3x/d. If it enlarges or becomes
red or noted drainage, see Pedi MD. Wel... Read More
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Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
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Nasal drip: am nasal drip can be itchy or sneezes may also occur
and be allergic chronically. You can try a trial of
Zyrtec or Claritin 10 mg po q am LTC and see... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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BCPs: Sometimes break thru bleeding is unavoidable, even when regulating periods with birth control pills.
No worries as long as excessive bleeding (2-3 wks... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Poor growth: Growth within normal range indicates by exam and graphing height measurements along the way.
If the growth chart and exam reveals too little growth or... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
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Hematuria: You should see a Gynecology MD to check urine for infection i.e. bacteria,
Chlamydia or other issue.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Shots/visit: Pedi MDs are used to giving multiple shots and the shots have less side effects than years before.
We usually are comfortable with 4-5 shots/time.
We ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
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Bottle wean: Some kids still use a bottle by 2 yrs, but it is discouraged and weaning to cup
is encouraged for better teeth development, cavities, etc.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Valve defects in kid: kids can have any valvular disorder, i.e. pulmonary, aortic.
Usually but not always, pathologic needing cardiologist care
if cyanotic (blue), not feed... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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18-24 months: At this point, there should be more words in phrases and sentences that communication is possible.
Just talking and reading at this age and introducin... Read More
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Ill 15-18mo: Look for changes in mental status, eating, sleeping, pain.
If high fevers > 102 occur x 1-2 d, see pedi MD, emesis, bloody diarrhea
or coughing / w... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Poison exposure: At 9 months, infants are actively crawling and can get into poisons
thru active exposure. Watch and supervise them and prevent
exposure to poisons i... Read More
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Time outs: after 2 yrs or just needs personal calm downs with meltdowns.
Keep it short and re-enforce positive behaviors.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Reading : All infants benefit from reading esp at 1 yo since they imitate words, hear
voices and are learning visual cues, would recommend the habit of bedtime... Read More
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Finger foods: When 2-4 teeth appear/erupt, finger foods can be introduced.
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Thumb sucking: There is no medicine other than lubrication i.e. vaseline and
positive reinforcement for not sucking the thumb (you look great
when you don't have t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Water exposure: small children need barriers to keep safe around water i.e.
beaches and pools. Water to drink must be sterilized and safe to drink.
Bottled water if t... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
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Apetamin: This is a supplement for weight gain with cyproheptadine/lysine (amino acid). Taken 1-2 x/d, has been helpful for some people. Best to regulate diet a... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Rash on areola: Hi. If you are on your period, it could be due to the hormonal regulation: swelling, tender, etc.
Then papules noted around that area could be a conta... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 1977MD
Medical/Graduate school
Stanford University School of Medicine, CA
MD
Awards
America's Top Pediaticians, Guide to America's Top Pediatricians
Top Doctor, First Place, the San Mateo County Region - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, Second Place, the San Mateo County Region - Spring
2017
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