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Dr. Bin S. Sung
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Dr. Bin Sung is a pediatrician practicing in Sugarland, Texas. Dr. Sung is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Sung diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Sung can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Bump under nipple in male?
Based on your age and the length of time for the bump under your nipple, I highly recommend you see your doctor to find out what it really is in order to get proper management. READ MORE
Based on your age and the length of time for the bump under your nipple, I highly recommend you see your doctor to find out what it really is in order to get proper management.
Take care.
Take care.
What happens after tonsillectomy for kids?
For children tolerate tonsillectomy well but the older you are, it may take a few more days to recover from the surgery. Most common symptoms after tonsillectomy are sore throat, READ MORE
For children tolerate tonsillectomy well but the older you are, it may take a few more days to recover from the surgery. Most common symptoms after tonsillectomy are sore throat, trouble eating or drinking, bleeding for a few days. Please call your otolaryngologist as she/he will be able to provide you more information.
How long does nasal congestion last in babies?
If the nasal congestion is due to viral infection, it usually last for 5-7 days, at most < 14 days. If your baby is a newborn, nasal congestion usually is just temporary due to READ MORE
If the nasal congestion is due to viral infection, it usually last for 5-7 days, at most < 14 days. If your baby is a newborn, nasal congestion usually is just temporary due to dryness in the nose that saline spray will take care of the problem every time after using it. However, some newborn babies suffer from prolong and constant nasal congestion will eventually develop nasal allergy.
What is the main cause of a nosebleed?
Most common nosebleed is due to picking at the nose. However, people with nasal allergy may have spontaneous nose bleeding easily. Low humidity in the environment making the nasal READ MORE
Most common nosebleed is due to picking at the nose. However, people with nasal allergy may have spontaneous nose bleeding easily. Low humidity in the environment making the nasal mucosa fragile and thus nose bleeding. Some people have genetic problem like von Williebrand disease or other bleeding disorders. Other less common diseases are like nasopharyngeal tumors. Please seek an appointment with your child's pediatrician for further evaluation.
What causes bloody noses?
Irritation of the nasal mucosa due to low humidity with result in frequent nose blowing and increased vascularity and friability of the nasal mucosa. A humidifier or frequent READ MORE
Irritation of the nasal mucosa due to low humidity with result in frequent nose blowing and increased vascularity and friability of the nasal mucosa. A humidifier or frequent saline spray will help. You may also apply Vaseline ointment inside the nose to decrease the friability of the mucosa.
Why would a child be inattentive?
Children are absorbed into their own world often especially if they are engaged in play, worse with video games. This is selective inattention. If you suspect the inattentiveness READ MORE
Children are absorbed into their own world often especially if they are engaged in play, worse with video games. This is selective inattention. If you suspect the inattentiveness is universal, i.e. not just around you but around other people including the teachers, the coaches etc. It's better to seek consult with your pediatrician.
How can I maintain my child's health?
Routine is the most important thing in our lives. That means, we have a schedule for our daily lives, including when to eat, when to sleep, when to play and when to work. Healthy READ MORE
Routine is the most important thing in our lives. That means, we have a schedule for our daily lives, including when to eat, when to sleep, when to play and when to work. Healthy diet with little junk food and sweet drinks since childhood with all varieties of food will provide proper nutrients for us. Daily exercise. Stable family dynamic and love from parents, i.e caring, provides healthy mental health for a child. Yearly check up with the pediatrician will help spotting any problem as a prevention. She is blessed to have a loving parent like you.
Can autism raise the risk of PTSD?
Children with ASD are at higher risk of having other comorbidities like:
●Hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity
●Aggression, outbursts, and self-injury
●Anxiety
●Obsessive-compulsive READ MORE
Children with ASD are at higher risk of having other comorbidities like:
●Hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity
●Aggression, outbursts, and self-injury
●Anxiety
●Obsessive-compulsive behaviors, rigidity, and repetitive behaviors
●Depressive symptoms
●Sleep dysfunction
●Hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity
●Aggression, outbursts, and self-injury
●Anxiety
●Obsessive-compulsive behaviors, rigidity, and repetitive behaviors
●Depressive symptoms
●Sleep dysfunction
What is advanced bone age?
Advanced bone age means the bone age is > 2 Standard Deviation, i.e., older than your actual age. For instance, a 13 year-old child's bone age is > 15 year-old. If your bone age READ MORE
Advanced bone age means the bone age is > 2 Standard Deviation, i.e., older than your actual age. For instance, a 13 year-old child's bone age is > 15 year-old. If your bone age is younger than your actual age, that means you are a late bloomer. On the contrary, if your bone age is advanced, then you grow too fast as compared to your actual age.
What should I do if son's testicle hasn't descended?
The ideal time for having a urologist consult is around 4-12 months of age. Potential complications and sequelae of true undescended testes (but not retractile or absent testes) READ MORE
The ideal time for having a urologist consult is around 4-12 months of age. Potential complications and sequelae of true undescended testes (but not retractile or absent testes) include inguinal hernia, increased risk of testicular torsion and testicular trauma, subfertility, and malignant transformation (cancerous transformation).
Is dyslexia common in children with autism?
Yes, dyslexia can be a comorbidity of ASD. With therapy, she will improve like everyone else. Please check with her pediatrician and special education teacher.
Can children have depression?
Clinical symptoms include: ●Depressed or irritable mood ●Diminished interest or pleasure ●Change in appetite or weight ●Sleep disturbance ●Psychomotor agitation or retardation ●Fatigue READ MORE
Clinical symptoms include:
●Depressed or irritable mood
●Diminished interest or pleasure
●Change in appetite or weight
●Sleep disturbance
●Psychomotor agitation or retardation
●Fatigue or loss of energy
●Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
●Impaired concentration and decision making
●Recurring thoughts of death or suicide.
There are too many symptoms and signs under each bullet. If you have a concern, please consult your pediatrician for further evaluation. Other problems may cause a child crying for attention often.
●Depressed or irritable mood
●Diminished interest or pleasure
●Change in appetite or weight
●Sleep disturbance
●Psychomotor agitation or retardation
●Fatigue or loss of energy
●Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
●Impaired concentration and decision making
●Recurring thoughts of death or suicide.
There are too many symptoms and signs under each bullet. If you have a concern, please consult your pediatrician for further evaluation. Other problems may cause a child crying for attention often.
How should one raise a child with ADHD?
Set up a daily routine for her so that her life is well organized. Be consistent and persistent on discipline. Use either a smart phone or a day organizer planner to remind her READ MORE
Set up a daily routine for her so that her life is well organized. Be consistent and persistent on discipline. Use either a smart phone or a day organizer planner to remind her regarding her homework, extra-curricular activity or even daily routine. Keep an open communication with her teachers frequently. Join an ADHD support group appropriate for her age. Consult a child psychologist for behavior management. A pediatrician or a neurologist or psychologist will be able to help too.
Why do some babies make a clicking sound when moving?
Children's ligaments are more lax as compare to adults. With this laxity, it produces clicking sound with moving their arms and legs.
Can medical cannabis be a treatment for epilepsy?
Cannabidiol (pharmaceutical) is approved for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients ≥2 years of age. However, READ MORE
Cannabidiol (pharmaceutical) is approved for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome (DS) or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients ≥2 years of age. However, long-term safety of cannabidiol has not been established.
How do I treat frequent UTIs?
Boys are not supposed to get frequent UTIs. If he has had 5 episodes over the last 2-3 months, it's best to ask his doctor to investigate his urinary tract if there is any abnormality. READ MORE
Boys are not supposed to get frequent UTIs. If he has had 5 episodes over the last 2-3 months, it's best to ask his doctor to investigate his urinary tract if there is any abnormality. Sexually active children are also prone to have UTI symptoms.
Children's Motrin vs. Tylenol?
Most pediatricians will recommend Tylenol over Ibuprofen because of its long track record of safety at therapeutic doses. It's best to consult your pediatrician.
What to do if a 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degrees?
Fever is just a symptom suggesting that something is going on with the child. You may give Tylenol or Motrin temporary for his fever to make him feel comfortable and then make READ MORE
Fever is just a symptom suggesting that something is going on with the child. You may give Tylenol or Motrin temporary for his fever to make him feel comfortable and then make an appointment to see his pediatrician. If he is not active at all, moaning or crying constantly or just listless, pale, short of breath, markedly decrease in oral intake especially fluid, take him to ER immediately.
What can I do if my baby is considered colic?
Colic usually resolves spontaneously by 3 months of age. If you have done the recommendations but he continues to cry, it's time to have a follow up. He may have other problem READ MORE
Colic usually resolves spontaneously by 3 months of age. If you have done the recommendations but he continues to cry, it's time to have a follow up. He may have other problem that's not diagnosed yet.
At what age can I introduce outside food for my child?
Children may eat any food at 1 year-old. However, restaurant food has high salt content that's not healthy for all of us. It's fine to give her restaurant food but just not often. READ MORE
Children may eat any food at 1 year-old. However, restaurant food has high salt content that's not healthy for all of us. It's fine to give her restaurant food but just not often. Or you may request less salt from the restaurant.
