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Dr. Jorge L. Alsina
Pediatrician
Dr. Jorge Alsina is a pediatrician practicing in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Alsina is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Alsina 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. Alsina can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Jorge L. Alsina
- HIALEAH, FL
- Costa Rica
- Accepting new patients
Normal Growth
As a pediatrician, a well child visit is an area that I really like and always get questions. Is my child growing well, how tall will he/she be? One way that we are able to answer...
Can a hospital treat allergic reactions?
Yes they can treat an allergic reaction
Can a child take medications for strep throat?
Yes, prescribed by a physician.
When to take child to ER for fever?
After three days of high fever or if he is developing a rash.
When should I take my child to the doctor for a fever and cough?
Usually fever last 2-3 days if beyond that fever continue and is high you should take him to see his pediatrician, cough can last more time, secondary to an episode of influenza READ MORE
Usually fever last 2-3 days if beyond that fever continue and is high you should take him to see his pediatrician, cough can last more time, secondary to an episode of influenza can last up to 8 weeks, best treatment for coughing still is water, honey can also help.
My child has hives?
You need to see your pediatrician, when your son is having one of those episodes, if you can get a video that will help to try to find the cause.
What can I give my 7 month old for teething pain?
You can give Tylenol.
Sleeping medication abuse?
The most common side effects will be drowsiness and sedation, with blurred vision on some occasions, you should take her to her regular physician for evaluation of those GI symptoms.
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The most common side effects will be drowsiness and sedation, with blurred vision on some occasions, you should take her to her regular physician for evaluation of those GI symptoms.
I easily lose weight?
You need to see your physician for treatment.
I'm feeling very sick?
You need to see a Doctor
Should I be worried?
Increased heart rate, you need to see a cardiologist. A 24-hour Holter will help in identifying your condition.
Can you give melatonin to a child?
Please don't give her melatonin without consulting with your pediatrician
Does my daughter have her first period?
ER you should go, looks more like a urinary infection
Toddler allergies?
Yes, you need to do that immediately.
Why haven't my muscles developed during puberty?
Without seeing you, it's difficult to give you a correct answer. If you have growth to that height, you do not have a problem that time won’t resolve for you, you are now in puberty READ MORE
Without seeing you, it's difficult to give you a correct answer. If you have growth to that height, you do not have a problem that time won’t resolve for you, you are now in puberty and you have not mentioned what your weight is, which is important to be able to tell you a little be more about your worries.
I have a toenail post-ingrown nail granulation and toenail fungus?
Sorry, at this point you need to see a Podiatrist because will be the best treatment for your son.
My child's tummy pain?
Since he did not have fever most probably will be a dietary indiscretion, just observe him for the next 24 hours
Recurring virus in 4 year old?
He doesn't have fever anymore and beside the vomiting for what you write he is doing well if he still with nose congestion and runny nose the post nasal drip could be the reason READ MORE
He doesn't have fever anymore and beside the vomiting for what you write he is doing well if he still with nose congestion and runny nose the post nasal drip could be the reason of his vomits, if he continue with vomit without any respiratory symptoms, you should take him to see his pediatrician
Will the amount of testosterone I have close my growth plates earlier?
You need to see your pediatrician and minimum have a bone age. This information will help to determine to potential for growth. The result of the bone age can be 1. Equal to your READ MORE
You need to see your pediatrician and minimum have a bone age. This information will help to determine to potential for growth. The result of the bone age can be 1. Equal to your age, so your growth chart will show your growth potential. 2. Your bone age is less than your age; this is the best scenario for your growth potential. 3 Bone age is more than your age; this is the case that your growth plates are closing earlier than you would like. If your growth hormone level is normal, your height will be dictated by genetics, using centimeters, you measure your father and mother's heights, add them, then divide by two and to that result add 6 cm, and that will be your target height and will give an idea of your growth.
My child has a fever?
Please never again use alcohol in your child to lower his temperature, and you need to take him immediately to see a doctor.
