Dr. Brad Hoopingarner

Specializes in Pediatrics

Temp: It’s common to soak clothes when a temp comes down. I do wonder if the temperature you took is correct. You might check it again. If she is acti... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I gave my daughter 2 ml of motrin for like 5 days in a row due to teething, now shes throwin a fit at bedtime. could it be related?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Probably not: It is possible to have a motrin allergy however there is usually a rash associated with this. Once the motrin is out of her system it goes away. In ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

For as long as i can remember ive had vertical ridges in my nails. why are they are more pronounced in thumbs and pinkys?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Onychodystrophy: It is very common and has many causes. Most of which are benign. If it hasn't changed much in many years than it probably isn't anything to worry ab... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

I meed assistances on my baby girl, she is 20 months old, has a fever of 38/39, she is continually tired no energy and sleepy?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Take her in: Without knowing her past medical history, I would take her into the doctor's office, urgent care or ER. Try to give her fluids, such as water or juic... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I have severe acne on my face which looks like lipoma or cysts currently my face is swollen. what can i use it's never goes away?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Minocycline: I have had good success with Minocycline orally twice a day each day. It is an antibiotic that has been around a long time. You don't see it used mu... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I have a 19 days old baby.pediatrician on friday changed her formula from novalac ha to ar (reflux). she is having a runny tummy now.what should i do?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tummy: If the baby is eating well and looks good, I would not worry about the diarrhea at this point. The sign of a healthy baby is how well he/she is eatin... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Good morning i am suffering from flu and i am breastfeeding please advise if i can use benylin 4 flu,my baby is 3 months old.

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, it is safe to use when breastfeeding. Use as directed.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

My baby is 2months old & she hast blackish-red threads in her nappy, though smell & consistency is normal to breastfeeding?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bloody Stool: If this has occurred in 1 or 2 diapers and the baby is feeding well, I would not be concerned. If the red appearance persists and the baby is fussy, ... Read More

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A 31-year-old male asked:

Hi, my son his 8 month old and his head sometimes its hot at the top, what could be the problem?

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Normal: There are blood vessels close to the skin that release heat as a normal way to regulate body temperature. This is normal. If the child is sick or ... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

My son weighs 45kg is will nurofen syrup be effective for fever 38.00 ?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: He can have 300 mg every 6 hours as needed for fever.

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Circumcised 8 days ago bleeding a lot on day 1+2 slowed down till today and has bled a lot around the head and frenulum. how can i slow the bleeding?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Apply pressure: Often after several days of healing, a small piece of healing tissue will pull free and you can experience temporary bleeding. Apply firm pressure to... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Is my 20 day old baby girls white/yellow vaginal discharge normal?

Specializes in Pediatrics

It is normal: Yellow/white vaginal discharge is normal. It is often hormone effect from the pregnancy. Wipe it gently. If you see blood, that is when I would be... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

2 weeks olds feet suddenly very swollen for 2 days now?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Need more informatio: This could be normal. Is the baby eating normally and looks good otherwise? Are you able to post a picture of the feet. If it is just the feet that... Read More

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