Question 1

what is rooting (the rooting reflex)?

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You stroke the cheek: You stroke the baby's cheek, the baby turns toward that side and tries to catch your finger with her lips.  It's the cutest thing to watch, and it's more pronounced in a hungry baby.  The reflex helps them find the nipple to feed on.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: rooting reflex?

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Rooting reflex: A reflex that is seen in normal newborn babies, who automatically turn the face toward the stimulus and make sucking (rooting) motions with the mouth when the cheek or lip is touched. The rooting reflex helps to ensure successful breastfeeding.

Question 3

6 mo baby sleeps fine on my chest but wakes up scratching eyes, ears and head when i put him in his bed. is it allergy or reflex? why does he do this?

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Allergic: Sounds like he may be allergic, probably to the clothes you are wearing or something in his bed like furry animal toys.

Question 4

my tsh test results 8 months ago were 1.2 but i was tested again last week and the results of tsh - reflex to ft4 are 1.850. is this normal?

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Lab variation: Not only may the change in this number reflect a normal variation in the labs result without a change in your thyroid function it could represent normal variation of thyroid function within your own body . This might be as a result of variable absorption of any thyroid supplement you are taking or variation in disease activity if you have a disorder such as hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Question 5

tsh w reflex to ft4  result is .79. is this normal? last year same test result was .91 ...what would cause difference?

Accepted Answer

Normal: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if it is your TSH result it is normal and the two values are not meaningfully different.    
Wish you good health!

Question 6

sudden dizziness that lasted nearly a minute.  bp 101/69 blood sugar normal.  not feeling like myself and feel real irritable and got a gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness : this could be due to pulse rate, but it's not completely clear. It could be inner ear which is a very common problem for this.  really there are other neurological issues that could cause this problem. You need to discuss this with your physician and have a neurology evaluation.

Question 7

my 15 mo old had catheter removed and so far he peed only once in the last 7 hours. is it normal? what can i do to encourage him to pee?

Accepted Answer

Urination: Push fluids and you can try putting him in a warm bath and have him pee in the water. The warm water will help him relax his bladder muscles.

Question 8

i had a normal p 12 months ago. 7 mo ago, at hotel, blood stain on sheets when i woke, and had light cramps. no blood on the tissues, tho, and no p followed. do i use the 12 mo ago date, or the 7 mo ago date, as my last p? don't know if i'm in meno?

Accepted Answer

: You are likely in menopause and I would take the spot bleeding 7 months ago as the last period but it is not that important though.

Question 9

can schizophrenic symptoms come & go? 32 yr old male with functioning cp has had 2 separate episodes of schizophrenic symptoms in 2 mo. period. the 1st one lasted 7 days then he returned to normal, the 2nd one lasted 16 days & is now returning to normal t

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. This question is actually more complex than it may appear on the surface.  Have you been formally diagnosed with schizoprhenia or  are you just using the term "schizophrenic symptoms" to describe possible psychotic symptoms?  Normally for a psychiatrist to diagnose schizophrenia, the person would have had symptoms for at least six months.  This could include what is called a prodromal period in which the person has flatter emotions, they do not think things through as clearly or take good care of themselves. There are also active symptoms like hearing or seeing things that aren't there, delusions (thought processes that are not based on reality) -like thinking that every one is out to get you, or having strange perceptual experiences. Psychotic symptoms can increase at times. If you have had  psychotic symptoms or you think you may have a mental disorder, i recomend that you get a comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist. Take care.

Question 10

switched bc brands 5 mo ago. getting a period every other month. when i get it- extremely heavy & lasts over 2 wks. my dr said this was normal?

Accepted Answer

Well, happens...: if it occurred in the first two cycles on the new birth control method that is most likely the reason. It does not seem likely to be something else.

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6 mo baby sleeps fine on my chest but wakes up scratching eyes, ears and head when i put him in his bed. is it allergy or reflex? why does he do this?

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My tsh test results 8 months ago were 1.2 but i was tested again last week and the results of tsh - reflex to ft4 are 1.850. is this normal?

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Tsh w reflex to ft4 result is .79. is this normal? last year same test result was .91 ...what would cause difference?

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Sudden dizziness that lasted nearly a minute. bp 101/69 blood sugar normal. not feeling like myself and feel real irritable and got a gag reflex?

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My 15 mo old had catheter removed and so far he peed only once in the last 7 hours. is it normal? what can i do to encourage him to pee?

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I had a normal p 12 months ago. 7 mo ago, at hotel, blood stain on sheets when i woke, and had light cramps. no blood on the tissues, tho, and no p followed. do i use the 12 mo ago date, or the 7 mo ago date, as my last p? don't know if i'm in meno?

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Can schizophrenic symptoms come & go? 32 yr old male with functioning cp has had 2 separate episodes of schizophrenic symptoms in 2 mo. period. the 1st one lasted 7 days then he returned to normal, the 2nd one lasted 16 days & is now returning to normal t

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Switched bc brands 5 mo ago. getting a period every other month. when i get it- extremely heavy & lasts over 2 wks. my dr said this was normal?

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