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Julie Tomberlin MD PA
Mansfield, TX
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Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Bio
I have been a solo private practice pediatrician for 15 years. I love serving the families in my community and am excited to extend my practice to online patients across Texas.
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Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: Texas
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67 Answers
43 Agrees
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Dr. Julie Tomberlinanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Not recommended. : That is not a medicine that is widely used in pediatrics. I would be uncomfortable using it in a young baby.
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Changes: For now, try keeping the cats out of your bedroom and your baby's bedroom. Ideally, keeping them confined to a few rooms can minimize your exposure. ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Go to a doctor: I suggest seeing a doctor for these concerning symptoms. This is not a problem I would suggest trying "home remedies" to treat.
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Ignore: Do utilize a case manager or patient advocate through your insurance company.
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Depends: It depends on the specific STI. Any more information you can give us? What infection? What treatment?
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: Be patient! Validate their feelings and teach them how to deal with them in a healthy way.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Get checked: Get this checked by a doctor to evaluate for possible bacterial or fungal infection.
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A 40-year-old female asked:

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Unknown : Development is an ongoing process in children that can change drastically (for better or worse) over time. Consistency in therapies such as speech, oc... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Normal: Blackheads are a normal and common skin finding. It is near impossible to make them "go away". There are treatments to minimize the look of blackhead... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: Children are not just little adults. They have unique needs and concerns. Listen to them!
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A 26-year-old female asked:

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No: This sounds like an allergic reaction to a bug bite. Try oral benadryl. If it does not improve, or if redness worsens or becomes streaky or tender, ... Read More
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Hard to say: The frequency and severity of diarrhea is really important to know. If she is having frequent diarrhea or seems to have any pain in stomach, or if sh... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Be comfortable : I would suggest sleeping however you get the best quality sleep. Clenching or grinding your teeth can cause damage to your teeth and pain in your jaw.... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:

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Inadequate: Feeding that does not support adequate nutrition and growth (in children)
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A 32-year-old male asked:

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Unlikely: The measles virus is usually passed through direct contact with infectious droplets. It is unlikely that there would be enough virus on the letter to... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

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Go see dr: I would encourage you to see your doctor with signs like weakness and hard time focusing associated with positional headache
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A 43-year-old member asked:

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Range: Normal temperatures can range from 97.5-99.5. If your baby's temp is higher or lower than this range, talk to your doctor. A fever more than 100.5 is ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Talk to your dr: Depending on what you mean by irregularity, your doctor can help you decide if you need to treat this now or not. Birth control pills are safe for mo... Read More
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Ignore: Children with Down syndrome are often the happiest patients I see. We can learn a lot from them!
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Ignore: Do ask your doctor lots of questions at your visits.
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A 37-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: We are seeing more resistant lice in the U.S. Talk to your doctor if you can't get it cleared up.
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Not recommended: These medications are not recommended while breastfeeding as they can significantly decrease your breast milk supply. I would suggest nasal rinses an... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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Unusual. : It would be unusual to get a swimmer's ear or outer ear infection without having your head underwater at some point. Go see your dr for evaluation and... Read More
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ER: Go to the ER. These are worrisome symptoms that should be evaluated urgently.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Get checked: I would recommend getting these checked. Sometimes fungal infections can look/feel like "pimples" on the scalp. Proper treatment requires proper dia... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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See your Dr : This could be a serious allergic reaction or infection. It is important to have it evaluated by your doctor or dermatologist.
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Better option: The best way to lose weight is by adopting a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits, veggies and lean protein (plant based proteins are ideal) and r... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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No. : Water intake will not affect puberty but is a good health habit (warm or cold!)
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Medications: guaifenesin is an expectorant (helps your body be able to get rid of mucous) and dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Neither of these ingredients... Read More
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Yes: Yes, it is fine to take the next dose at the normal time
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Possibly: It's very possible that the nausea was related to an early ear infection. Your balance mechanism is in your inner ear and with infection around that a... Read More
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Continue treatment: It is normal to have behavioral outbursts early in sobriety (but they are usually better than when you were on drugs/alcohol). Your drug counselor won... Read More
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Consequences: If the teen is having consequences related to his or her drinking, it is likely a problem. Consequences could vary from poor school performance, diffi... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:

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Depends on symptoms : The best allergy treatment depends on what kind of symptoms your child is having. Allergy cough is treated differently than allergy runny nose or alle... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:

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Yes!: They now make some great swaddle blankets and sleep sacks that make it easy to give your baby that cozy feeling without constricting their legs too mu... Read More
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Ignore: Limit screen time to 2 hours daily to help improve your child's mood.
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A 49-year-old member asked:

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Unsure. : It could be a folliculitis rash or possibly a fungal infection. It is very difficult to diagnose rashes without seeing and touching them. I would sugg... Read More
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Saline: I agree with Dr Wolfson's recommendations. I would add saline nose spray or use of a neti pot device with distilled water to help clean the nose out.
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Ignore: There are 2 distinct types of diabetes in children, Type 1 and Type 2.
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Fenugreek : Increase your water intake, try 2 weeks of fenugreek supplements and nurse your baby more frequently throughout the day. These thing will boost milk s... Read More
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See dr: How do you know it's a coxsackie virus? I would strongly suggest seeing your gynecologist to properly evaluate and treat any rash or concerns in the ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Different treatments: There are different types of ear infections that require different treatments. If your child has congestion, encourage him to blow his nose and keep ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:

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Get help: If you are an alcoholic and are pregnant, get help now!! Talk to your doctor who can help you safely detox and provide support for ongoing care. Alc... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Julie Tomberlinanswered
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Possible UTI: This could be a urinary tract infection or some other pelvic infection. Get checked by your doctor right away.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Get checked: I would recommend seeing a gynecologist so that it can properly be evaluated. It may be a simple nodule, an infection, a clogged gland, among other t... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:

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Get checked: Get this checked by your gynecologist. It may be something as simple as an ingrown hair but could be a more serious infection.
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Cleaning : Wash your face in the morning and evening with a gentle cleanser (cetaphil). Apply a thin layer of over the counter benzoyl peroxide once every other ... Read More
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See dr: That is a very low weight for an 8 year old. It is important to have her evaluated for possible medical problems that could keep her from growing prop... Read More
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What is says: Hands that are smaller than expected for a person's age and size
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Too much water: Water intoxication is a condition where too much water has been ingested and is causing the salt levels in your body to be too diluted. It is very ra... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas - Southwestern Medical School, United States
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Most Influential, Third Place, the Fort Worth Region - Spring
2017
Top Doctor, First Place, the Fort Worth Region - Spring
2017
Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics
Texas Medical Association
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