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Dr. Catherine Remus, M.D.
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- Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il
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Side cramping?
This doesn't sound right and you need to get in to see your doctor as soon as possible. This deserves further evaluation.
Should you pick up a crying baby at night?
About this age, babies learn that they can cry and you will come to them or pick them up - if you do this, you will reinforce this behavior and your baby will continue to cry about READ MORE
About this age, babies learn that they can cry and you will come to them or pick them up - if you do this, you will reinforce this behavior and your baby will continue to cry about the same time every night despite not needing anything. Give him a little verbal comfort, but try not to pick him up or really mess with him unless he is really in distress.
What is the best gas relief for infants?
Mylicon/simethicone drops are good gas relievers as well as safe.
My son is dehydrated?
You need to get your child seen by either your doctor or through the ER asap to assess for dehydration and what needs to be done next.
What is causing dizziness?
You need to get in to see your doctor as soon as possible. A good physical exam is the first step in the process to get you help.
What do I do about my daughters vaccinations?
You need to schedule an appointment with your pediatrician not only for looking over her current vaccine record in order to determine which vaccines are needed to catch her up, READ MORE
You need to schedule an appointment with your pediatrician not only for looking over her current vaccine record in order to determine which vaccines are needed to catch her up, but also for a full check-up.
I cannot breathe like I used to?
You need to get checked by your doctor - she/he needs to listen to your lungs and your heart to make sure they sound okay as well as check your thyroid levels to make sure they READ MORE
You need to get checked by your doctor - she/he needs to listen to your lungs and your heart to make sure they sound okay as well as check your thyroid levels to make sure they too, are normal in order to determine if you have a problem.
How soon can you give a newborn a tub bath?
After the cord has dried up and fallen off and is well healed, then a tub bath is acceptable.
My testicles dropped recently, why does my right testicle and leg hurt?
Painful testicles should be seen by your doctor to make sure there isn't something else going on - get seen as soon as possible.
My 2 year old can't poop?
Many children have issues with passing stool. Remember, bananas and rice and whole milk tend to be constipating. Prunes and peaches and plums and pears (all “P” fruits) tend READ MORE
Many children have issues with passing stool. Remember, bananas and rice and whole milk tend to be constipating. Prunes and peaches and plums and pears (all “P” fruits) tend to soften stools. If making diet changes doesn’t help, miralax is an option to keep stools soft and daily. Talk to your pediatrician about this.
Famotidine?
This should be okay, but you should call your doctor to have him checked. He might want to have you not give the medication for the next week or two.
How do I know my baby is full when breastfeeding?
Babies stop sucking/nursing when they are full - they may pull off the breast completely or just doze off with an occasional mouth movement.
Can a 2 month old go 8 hours without eating?
Oh yes, there are some that are sleeping the night, and as long as the baby is growing fine, not to worry.
What stage of teething hurts the most?
That is really difficult to answer, but I would surmise that just before breaking through the gum would be the most painful. The only problem is telling when that is going to occur READ MORE
That is really difficult to answer, but I would surmise that just before breaking through the gum would be the most painful. The only problem is telling when that is going to occur - till you see the tooth through the gum, who really knows when it will break through?!
How can I improve my child's health and help her lose weight?
One of the big keys to weight loss/control is to cut out all the "junk" foods - don't buy them so the temptation is not there nor the opportunity to eat those high calorie-high READ MORE
One of the big keys to weight loss/control is to cut out all the "junk" foods - don't buy them so the temptation is not there nor the opportunity to eat those high calorie-high sugary foods. Avoid fast food and take-out meals. Dessert does not need be nightly - it can become a treat. Watch portion sizes and wait 20 minutes before having seconds so the brain has time to catch up with the stomach and realize it is full. Ramp up the daily exercise - ride bikes - brisk walks - outdoor games.
Concerned about the annual physical exam?
Every doctor is different with their annual exams - I have men get down to their underwear or, if wearing shorts, shorts and underwear while I talk and do most of my exam - I do READ MORE
Every doctor is different with their annual exams - I have men get down to their underwear or, if wearing shorts, shorts and underwear while I talk and do most of my exam - I do exam genitalia but no rectal. For your back pain, that probably should be a separate appointment and the work-up for that can be extensive and take too much time to do along with the yearly annual exam.
How does a child with appendicitis act?
Signs of appendicitis in a child - pain that may start around the belly button - moves to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen - pain may or may not be intense - is made worse READ MORE
Signs of appendicitis in a child - pain that may start around the belly button - moves to the right lower quadrant of the abdomen - pain may or may not be intense - is made worse with standing up straight of hopping on the right foot - appetite is way down to none - pain that is getting worse, or pain that was very intense, then suddenly stops (indicative of a burst appendix).
Why is my 8 year old getting headaches?
if he is having a headache every day, he needs to see his pediatrician. Headaches have many causes - some serious, some not no serious. Your doc needs to make sure the headache READ MORE
if he is having a headache every day, he needs to see his pediatrician. Headaches have many causes - some serious, some not no serious. Your doc needs to make sure the headache cause is not a serious issue that needs immediate treatment vs the not so serious (sleep issues/too much medication use/anxiety to name a few)
How do I know if my baby has an ear infection?
A doctor needs to look into the ear to determine if there is an infection, but generally, children also have nasal congestion and a runny nose when they have an ear infection (though READ MORE
A doctor needs to look into the ear to determine if there is an infection, but generally, children also have nasal congestion and a runny nose when they have an ear infection (though this is not always the case).
Can a child go to school without being vaccinated?
Some children are able to attend school without being vaccinated - they have to come up with an acceptable exemption, then they are allowed to attend.