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Hello, I am Dr Valerie Hines, a board certified, caring pediatrician living in Chicago since I started my Pediatric Residency at the University of Illinois in 2005. I was born in Florida and have lived in Belgium and Argentina for many years. I now live in Chicago with my husband and 3 kids. I love being with my family, working with kids and travelling.
I work in a group/hospital based practice in Chicago, I am on staff at Ann & Robert H Luries Children’s Hospital and Presence St Joseph Hospital and also work with students form Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwesten University and Loyola University, I enjoy very much teaching in a clinical setting. I have served on many hospital committees, and am the Medical Director for our outpatient pediatric clinic.
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Pediatrics
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United States: Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Valerie Hinesanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Intussusception: Intussusception happens when one portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope. It is the most common abdominal emerg... Read More
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See MD: Small amount of drainage are normal with a PEG, but if more than a little I would see her doctor. Also, granulation tissue needs to be treated usually... Read More
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Allergic?: He might have an allergy to mosquito bites and gets a worse reaction. Try to avoid them by using repellent. If already present may use Benadryl if it ... Read More
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Half life: If euthyroid (normal thyroid levels) the half life is 6-7 hrs. (in hyperthyroidism 3–4 days, in hypothyroidism 9–10 days.
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Nocturnal Enuresis: Children that urinate involuntarily during the nighttime have bedwetting, this is something that 15% of children >5yo can still do. By 10yo 95% of ... Read More
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A female asked:
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No meds: No medicine is recommended, definitely no cough medications. You can use normal saline drops in the nose and the bulb syringe, also put a humidifier i... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Stuttering: Stuttering affects the fluency of speech. It begins during childhood and, in some cases continues until adulthood. It is characterized by disruptions ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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More info: I would need more information to help you in more detail. The diarrhea is a common side effect of Amoxicillin, be sure she drink fluids and you can gi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Permethrin if sx: If you are having symptoms of scabies, like the rash, itchiness, crusted lesions... you can be treated with Permethrin 5% topical, it may be used duri... Read More
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A female asked:
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Corneal abrasion: You might want to go to be seen by a doctor/ophthalmologist so they can check if you have a corneal abrasion (a scratch in the outer layer of your eye... Read More
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A male asked:
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Normal: That is a normal value for Alk Phos.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Diarrhea normal: Vomiting usually lasts 1-2 days and the diarrhea can last up to 10-14 days, usually less. If there is any blood, mucus, poor fluid intake or diarrhea ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Flavor: I would ask the pharmacist if they can flavor the antibiotic to have a better taste as a first option.
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Use legs: I would suggest using his legs (calfs). Securely wrap the blood pressure cuff around the calf, a few inches below the knees. Place the bell of the ste... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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No Potty for me!: Children who refuse to be toilet trained. They either wet themselves, soil themselves or try to hold back their bowel movements.
Most common cause of... Read More
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Pull to stand: This is the term used to describe the gross motor milestone a baby does between 7 an 9 months old using his upper body muscles to pull up and then sta... Read More
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Grasps rattle: This is referred when a baby, usually around 4 months old, is able to hold on to a rattle or toy. This is a fine motor skill.
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Eczema possibly: Due to location and itching and on and off most likely eczema, but hard to tell without seeing it. i suggested making a consult and we can help you. I... Read More
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Mild delay: Just by reviewing the results, the gastric emptying at 4 hrs show mild delay in emptying. Grading for severity of delayed gastric emptying based on 4 ... Read More
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Fragrance free: Few tips:
-Moisturizing cream (fragrance FREE) TWICE a DAY, every day. Always within 3 min after bath.
-Short baths, warm water, not too hot. Fragran... Read More
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Adequate dose: This is a typical dose to treat an ear infection or pneumonia (high-dose amoxicillin needed). If it is for strep throat it would be more than necessar... Read More
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Strep: Strep throat is very contagious. If you have symptoms and a close contact had strep throat it is recommended for you to get tested and possibly treate... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Tricuspid Valve: Ebstein anomaly is an abnormality in the tricuspid valve. The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium (the chamber that receives blood from the bod... Read More
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Other values: We would beed to know a little more about why it was done and also about the other values, such as wbc, neutrophils, basophils, hg, platelets.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Ears: There are many types of congenital ear deformities, including:
Microtia: Underdeveloped outer ear
Anotia: Missing one or both ears
Protruding ears: Mo... Read More
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Ophtho visit: I would suggest seeing an Ophthalmologist (Eye doctor) asap. This can be something benign but also can be something more serious that needs to be look... Read More
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Prune Juice: I would recommend prune juice for constipation as a first step. It is always important to discuss it with your pediatrician, be sure he has a normal e... Read More
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Will go away: Once the milk production decreases and eventually stops, the veins will be loess noticeable until they go back to pre pregnancy appearance. If you are... Read More
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No: If they test for TB only, typically quantiferon for TB it will not show. To detect marijuana they have to order a drug panel separately.
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No brain: It is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull. Anencephaly can often be diagnosed before birth through an ... Read More
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Neurologist: I would recommend you seeing a Neurologist or discussing this with your child's doctor because there is a chance these could be seizures and further w... Read More
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Not for that age: It is not recommended for that age. Dosing is for 12 years old and above. Younger age should not use this medication.
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Indicated?: I don't tend to prescribe Prednisolone for cough (except asthma exacerbation), but I have not examined your child. It is OK to give an 18mo Prednisolo... Read More
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BMI 85-95%: An overweight child is a child who's body mass index (BMI) is between 85-95%le. This is calculated using his/her weight and height and then compared w... Read More
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PWS: Genetic multisystem disorder characterized during infancy by lethargy, diminished muscle tone, feeding difficulties, poor weight gain and growth hormo... Read More
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Microcephaly: Microcephaly is a neonatal malformation defined as a head size much smaller compared with other babies of the same age and sex. Head sizes are measure... Read More
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Foot down: To bring the foot down onto (an object or surface) forcibly.
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Normal: It is normal to have these twitches while falling asleep or relaxing. They are called Myoclonus and if they are brief and in those circumstances they ... Read More
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Need to see the rash: Rashes have different appearances and having a fever 2 days ago make it more likely to be infectious as a cause. I would suggest a consult and I can l... Read More
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NO cough meds: Encouraged fluids (frequent intake and might be less amount than usual), humidifier use, steam from the bathroom, normal saline spray in nares and ace... Read More
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Cow's Milk: At 1 yo we recommend starting cow's milk. It depends on the patient's weight, but you can start with whole milk and then your pediatrician will tell y... Read More
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Tension: The symptoms you describe might be from neck muscle tension and that causes pain or fullness in the area. Try relaxing and stretching you neck a few t... Read More
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Delayed walking: Walking is a milestone used to monitor gross motor skills. Children are delayed in walking if they are not walking independently by 15 months old.
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Rare: Mebendazole allergy is rare but symptoms would present as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble bre... Read More
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No worries for now: Babies go through different milestones and as they learn new things, they might stop doing other things. As long as your baby is still progressing in ... Read More
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Normal: OCPs can slightly change your first few cycles after stopping the pills but not later. You are still in the normal and expected time to get pregnant: ... Read More
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9 mo: Normal social milestone a baby develops typically between 6-12mo when an unfamiliar adult is around and the baby cries.
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Normal increase: His heart rate is slightly high. If he has a cold or a fever his heart rate can increase and that would make it normal.
Keep him well hydrated by dri... Read More
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Timing of test: If you do your pregnancy test too early in your cycle it might still be negative, you might need to wait 1-2 weeks. If you have symptoms, you might wa... Read More
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Fabrication: It is relatively rare form of child abuse that involves the exaggeration/fabrication of illnesses or symptoms by the primary caretaker.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! thank you. i thought this was abnormal even if mildly so. this could be why he is never hungry and fills up quickly when he eats.
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks! Thanks for your advice!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine, Argentina
Graduated 2004MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
Completed 2008
Awards
Teaching Award Feinberg School of Medicine 2011
Teaching Award Feinberg School of Medicine 2012
St Joseph Hospital Teaching Award for Family Medicine residency 2013-14
Publications
What is your diagnsosis? Eczema Herpeticum. Consultant for Pediatricians. 2011;10(8):272-275.
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