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Dr. Susan Lynn Robbins, MD
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My daughter's cough won't go away?
Make sure you do not have candles, potpourri, etc., that may be respiratory irritants. She may need to be checked for bronchitis or sinus drainage that is keeping the cough going. READ MORE
Make sure you do not have candles, potpourri, etc., that may be respiratory irritants. She may need to be checked for bronchitis or sinus drainage that is keeping the cough going.
What causes stomach aches and shortness of breath?
Acid reflux can cause the stomach to hurt and shortness of breath when the acids try to come up. She would need to be checked to see if the lungs sound clear or not.
Can a 9 year old have a CT scan?
Yes. This is a common procedure even on younger children to rule out appendicitis. It does have a significant amount of radiation and should not be done repetitively unless necessary. READ MORE
Yes. This is a common procedure even on younger children to rule out appendicitis. It does have a significant amount of radiation and should not be done repetitively unless necessary.
How do you care for an overweight child?
Encourage smaller portion size more fruits and vegetables skim milk and no second helpings. Stop chips and other high calorie snacks. Get 100 calorie snack packs. Encourage READ MORE
Encourage smaller portion size more fruits and vegetables skim milk and no second helpings. Stop chips and other high calorie snacks. Get 100 calorie snack packs. Encourage exercise. Prop her head up at night so she can breathe better
How should I care for a child with a fever?
Encourage fluids. You can give ibuprofen and get rechecked if fever persists
How do I know what she is allergic to?
Avoid peanuts and peanut butter and other tree nuts. Have benadryl and epipen on hand if she accidently ingest peanuts.
How is autism diagnosed?
Poor social interaction and poor communication are the 2 key elements with autism. Some times there are repetitive movements poor eye contact and sensitivity to sounds. Try READ MORE
Poor social interaction and poor communication are the 2 key elements with autism. Some times there are repetitive movements poor eye contact and sensitivity to sounds. Try to get speech started early to give best chance of regular school
How often should I take my children to the pediatrician?
Usually yearly if they do not have chronic illness
How to treat a child with bone cancer?
It depends on which bone is involved and if other bones are involved if it is the inherited type and if it is the aggressive type. Some can be removed. Some require chemotherapy READ MORE
It depends on which bone is involved and if other bones are involved if it is the inherited type and if it is the aggressive type. Some can be removed. Some require chemotherapy and surgery
Would physical therapy help my son?
Usually PT is helpful with CP to keep from getting contractures so he will have better use of his extremities
Is appendicitis surgery painful?
Any abdominal surgery is painful when you walk or cough for a few days. If it has not ruptured and is done by laser and you can go home by 24 hours eating a regular diet.
What could be the cause of high leukocytes?
Leukocytes are White blood cells and if they are high we check for infection. If they are very high and he is anemic you worry about leukemia. but this is rare. He would need it READ MORE
Leukocytes are White blood cells and if they are high we check for infection. If they are very high and he is anemic you worry about leukemia. but this is rare. He would need it repeated to see if it is going up or down with treatment
How is a staph infection diagnosed?
Usually you do a wound culture. If there is high fever you may also do a blood culture to make sure sepsis is not present.
How do you help a child with autism?
He usually needs speech therapy and behavior modification therapy to help him interact better with others and improve social skills
What is the best way to treat an eating disorder?
Bulemia is repeated vomiting and binge eating and usually antidepressants help and therapy. Anorexia is not eating and overexercising with a distorted body image and if the weight READ MORE
Bulemia is repeated vomiting and binge eating and usually antidepressants help and therapy. Anorexia is not eating and overexercising with a distorted body image and if the weight loss is severe they may need hospitalization for refeeding. They also need psychiatry to help change the body image. This disorder is hard to treat and can lead to death.
My 8 year old child has a UTI?
If he is on appropriate antibiotics you can use azo OTC for UTI pain increase fluids cranapple or cranberry juice to acidify the urine. He would need a repeat UA after treatment READ MORE
If he is on appropriate antibiotics you can use azo OTC for UTI pain increase fluids cranapple or cranberry juice to acidify the urine. He would need a repeat UA after treatment to make sure it clears.
My son has headaches every day after school?
Any family history of migraines? Does he have a long bus ride? Is he eating lunch? Has his vision been checked? All these things would need to be done to see what the cause READ MORE
Any family history of migraines? Does he have a long bus ride? Is he eating lunch? Has his vision been checked? All these things would need to be done to see what the cause is. There is preventative meds if it is a migraine.
Why are my sons eyes always red?
This could be allergies, try zyrtec or claritin and make sure he is not rubbing them. If no better with a week of this he may need further workup.
Using melatonin no longer works?
What dose were you given? You can try 5mg. Make sure she is not using electronics before bedtime and not taking late naps when coming in from school.
What are the treatment options for a fungal infection?
OTC lotrimin AF or tenactin can be used to keep the area dry. Be sure to treat at least 3 weeks straight.
