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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
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What can you give a 6 month old for a cold?
There is not many medicines you can give a 6 month old. Usually saline and suction and if there is zarbees without honey. You can use baby remedies like otc rub otherwise you let READ MORE
There is not many medicines you can give a 6 month old. Usually saline and suction and if there is zarbees without honey. You can use baby remedies like otc rub otherwise you let it run its course.
How long should I do tummy time with my baby?
You can do about 10-15 minutes per day. If baby can tolerate more, it is okay. Please make sure th infant is supervised during tummy time.
How do you treat a baby's eye infection?
It depends what kind of infection it is. The baby will most likely need prescribed eye drops. Please take baby to see a medical provider.
Can an eye infection in a child go away without medications?
Most eye infections need evaluation in order to have the correct diagnosis. There can be different eye infections and to get the correct advise, she would need to be seen by a READ MORE
Most eye infections need evaluation in order to have the correct diagnosis. There can be different eye infections and to get the correct advise, she would need to be seen by a professional.
What helps with pediatric tonsil infection?
If it is viral, then it will resolve itself and its supportive measures like Motrin as needed and salt water gargles. If the tonsil infection is caused by strep, then she may need READ MORE
If it is viral, then it will resolve itself and its supportive measures like Motrin as needed and salt water gargles. If the tonsil infection is caused by strep, then she may need antibiotics.
What is the best gas relief for infants?
Try doing bicycle movements with legs and massage the belly several times a day. You can always try OTC gas drops too.
What can I give my daughter for continuous elbow pain?
Try ibuprofen and Tylenol as needed. Get it evaluated by doctor as well.
How do you break a fever in a child naturally?
Depending on how high the fever is, you may still have to give him medicines. You can try cold wet rags on the forehead, give a lukewarm water bath, and undress him. If that doesnt READ MORE
Depending on how high the fever is, you may still have to give him medicines. You can try cold wet rags on the forehead, give a lukewarm water bath, and undress him. If that doesnt work, you should give him Tylenol or Motrin.
Can I give pain medicine to my child?
You can give her Tylenol. Then I would get her checked her out by her doctor.
Do babies cry a lot after shots?
Usually, you should be able to soothe the baby after their shots. If they are infants, they may take a bottle after shots or may go to sleep right after. Around 12months or 15 READ MORE
Usually, you should be able to soothe the baby after their shots. If they are infants, they may take a bottle after shots or may go to sleep right after. Around 12months or 15 months, the babies cry but they may start walking and running shortly after. Most do well.
How do you tell allergies from a cold in the winter?
It can be tricky. I would try allergy medicines, such as Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra. If those medicines work, then it is most likely allergies.
Is it normal for a 3 year old to lose teeth?
Usually kids lose teeth at a later age but every patient is different
Mole
I would get it checked out. Bc it’s red and raised, it may be infected.
4 year old girl, throwing up with a poop smell
Yes, she will need to have a cleanout and be taken care of.
At what age can a child take allergy medicine?
Yes, he can take allergy medicine at 6 years. There is children's claritin
and children's zyrtec.
and children's zyrtec.
Toddler fall
I would rub some ice on it. Keep an eye out for different signs such as vomiting, increased sleepiness or change in behavior. If she has any of those signs she needs to be evaluated READ MORE
I would rub some ice on it. Keep an eye out for different signs such as vomiting, increased sleepiness or change in behavior. If she has any of those signs she needs to be evaluated in the ER.
Concerning 7 year old son
Yes, he should be okay. If you get concerned about anything, please get him evaluated.
Baby
I would look at for increased sleepiness, vomiting, changes in activity.
Baby feeding
Yes. Places are starting to get shipments. I would also ask the hospital or pediatrician for samples if they have.
How effective is the COVID-19 shot?
It is very effective and has shown significant improvement in decreasing the number of hospitalizations.
