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Monica Patel
Pediatrician
Dr. Monica Patel is a pediatrician practicing in Franklinton, NC. Dr. Patel is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Patel 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. Patel can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Monica Patel
- Franklinton, NC
- Accepting new patients
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Can I give my 6 month old cough syrup?
It is usually not recommended for that age.
When can babies start using teething toys?
Many babies start using teething toys around 4-5 months of age.
How much breastmilk should a 3 month old be getting?
Baby should be eating about 15-30 mins. If you are expressing the breast milk and giving via bottle, then probably around 4-5 oz every 3 hours if the infant is healthy.
Why do babies wake up screaming at night?
There can be many different reasons depending on the age of the baby.
What is the best medicine for nose allergy?
You can do OTC Allegra or you can do Flonase as well depending on his age
Can I give my baby calpol everyday for teething?
You can but if its not helping, you want to make sure baby is seen to make sure its not something else.
Can a child take allergy medications?
Yes depending on the age- mostly after 2 years old. She can take Zyrtec or Claritin.
At what age can children receive the flu vaccine?
children 6 months and above can have the flu vaccine
Can teething cause night wakings?
Yes, teething can cause night awakenings. Also developmental changes as infant grows older and is learning new things such as crawling, rolling over, can cause awakenings.
Can stomach viruses come back?
He could be getting new viral infections causing him the symptoms. After a stomach virus, it can also take the gut about 1-2 weeks to recover.
How long does a cold last in a 3 year old?
A cold can last anywhere from 10-14 days. If patient has fever then he needs to be seen by a medical professional.
How can I help my congested toddler?
Do saline and suction and you can also try OTC Flonase sensimist.
Can clotrimazole cream be used in children?
Depends on the age. If older, yes.
Do babies get a rash after fever?
It can happen. It is called viral exathem. If baby had fever, baby should be evaluated by a doctor.
Why does my baby sneeze several times in a row?
Depending on how old your baby is, it is most likely normal. Many babies sneeze until they are a few months old due to the fluid they were in as a fetus.
Do ear infections cause vertigo?
If he has a true ear infection, the fluid may cause the patient to be a little off balance. If it is severe, then he needs to be evaluated.
When should I go to the doctor for an ear infection?
You should take your daughter for evaluation and also get treatment. She may need antibiotics.
Can you help my child with anger issues?
Depending on how old your daughter is, it may be part of development. She should see her regular doctor and get treatment if she needs it.
Is it normal for a toddler to have yellow mucus?
Depending on how many days she has been sick, I think she should be seen by a doctor. Yellow, green discharge and mucus is not usually normal.
How long do baby colds last?
Colds can last about 7-10 days.
