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Why does my daughter keep getting swimmer's ear?
Usually when inside the ear stays moist. Blow dry her ear when she gets a shower, washes her hair etc. You can also use 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol and put a few READ MORE
Usually when inside the ear stays moist. Blow dry her ear when she gets a shower, washes her hair etc. You can also use 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol and put a few drops in each ear when she gets through swimming
What are the treatment options for a UTI?
Antibiotics orally and increase hydration. Make sure he is urinating frequently. Cranapple and cranberry juice can acidify the urine and help prevent infections.
How are throat infections contracted?
Close contact such as eating or drinking after someone. It is spread from person to person through mouth secretions.
Are there any treatment options for allergies?
Usually a long acting antihistamine such as zyrtec or claritin and steroid nose spray such as flonase or nasocort and try to avoid the allergens such as working outside,playing READ MORE
Usually a long acting antihistamine such as zyrtec or claritin and steroid nose spray such as flonase or nasocort and try to avoid the allergens such as working outside,playing on ball field near ragweed etc.
Is heat rash serious?
No usually it is on the abdomen or underarms when your body stays hot and sweaty. Try to keep cool and dry. Wicking fabrics help draw the sweat away from the body and can be READ MORE
No usually it is on the abdomen or underarms when your body stays hot and sweaty. Try to keep cool and dry. Wicking fabrics help draw the sweat away from the body and can be helpful.
What are the treatment options for diarrhea?
Avoid juice and green vegetables. Give poweraide or gatoraide to increase fluids and give dry cereals, bread bananas rice toast and foods that normally constipate.
What can I do with my son's bad eyesight?
He needs to see an ophthamologist and get fitted for appropriate glasses or contacts.
What could be the cause of my son's red eyes?
Usually red eyes are caused by contact with allergens or eye irritants. Make sure he is not rubbing his eyes. OTC vision allergy eyes may be helpful
Is bedwetting serious?
At 7 yo several children will still wet at night. The most common reason is because they do not make enough antidiurectic home they tell the body to not make as much urine at READ MORE
At 7 yo several children will still wet at night. The most common reason is because they do not make enough antidiurectic home they tell the body to not make as much urine at night. Some children are 12-13 years old before they make enough. This can be given orally to stop the bedwetting. Other children can have kidney or bladder problems and may need further workup.
What are the treatment options for tonsillitis?
If it is not strep throat, It can usually be watched and given things to help the pain such as tylenol and losengers. If it is strep it will need oral antibiotics or a shot of READ MORE
If it is not strep throat, It can usually be watched and given things to help the pain such as tylenol and losengers. If it is strep it will need oral antibiotics or a shot of PCN
How can I tell whether my son is a bully?
Where is he getting the money from? Is he selling something to get it or taking it from others? If he is intimidating others or taking it from others, he is definitely a bully READ MORE
Where is he getting the money from? Is he selling something to get it or taking it from others? If he is intimidating others or taking it from others, he is definitely a bully and it needs to be stopped
How to treat an inflamed lung?
Usually with an inhaled corticosteroid. You need to avoid triggers such as smoke, candles, diffusers, etc.
Can children develop astigmatism?
Yes, this is a common cause of decreased vision and need for glasses
Can tonsillitis cause bad breath?
Yes. Also, brush your tongue if you have bad breath.
What can I do about a sudden nosebleed?
Nosebleeds are common when the nose becomes dry and irritated. Sometimes it needs cauterization to stop the bleeding. You can also use saline mist in nose several times a day READ MORE
Nosebleeds are common when the nose becomes dry and irritated. Sometimes it needs cauterization to stop the bleeding. You can also use saline mist in nose several times a day to keep it moist and do not pick his nose. IF there is bruising or blood spots on the skin he needs a cbc with platelets to make sure his counts are good
How does a misshapen hippocampus occur?
There can be increased stress hormones such as cortisol or interruption of blood supply which causes decreased hippocampus size esp on L. This then affects mood and memory
What is the treatment for a staph infection?
If it is a single pustule you can use bactroban but if there is multiple or the infection is severe oral antibiotics may be also given. If you do not have sulfa allergy bactrim READ MORE
If it is a single pustule you can use bactroban but if there is multiple or the infection is severe oral antibiotics may be also given. If you do not have sulfa allergy bactrim is usually given. Clindamycin can be used but resistance is 50% in our area. If you are hospitalized IV vancomycin may be given. These are some of the options
Why are my son's eyes red?
Usually a popped blood vessel makes a larger blood spot in a discrete part of the white of the eyes. If it is mildly red through allergies, rubbing the eyes, exposure to irritants READ MORE
Usually a popped blood vessel makes a larger blood spot in a discrete part of the white of the eyes. If it is mildly red through allergies, rubbing the eyes, exposure to irritants such as smoke can make them red.
Why is my child so sleepy?
Is he sleeping well during that period or is he snoring with pauses or restless at night? Some children his age may need 10-12 hours of sleep. If this is new, he would need to READ MORE
Is he sleeping well during that period or is he snoring with pauses or restless at night? Some children his age may need 10-12 hours of sleep. If this is new, he would need to be checked.
Is an ear infection serious?
Is it an otitis media or external otitis? At her age, otitis media is not as common and can signal allergies or hidden sinusitis. Finish therapy and make sure it goes away. If READ MORE
Is it an otitis media or external otitis? At her age, otitis media is not as common and can signal allergies or hidden sinusitis. Finish therapy and make sure it goes away. If not, further workup may be needed.