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Swollen labia

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Hi my daughter is 9 months' old and I noticed she has swollen labia There is also a thick whitish discharge from the vagina I think she has been like this since she was born I worry it is not normal Should I bring her to the doctor

Thanks

Julie

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 7/28/09 6:38 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

slow weight gain

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My daughter now 10 months was a big baby 9lbs 1oz but never gained weight rapidly She was exclusively breastfed for 5 months but we had to supplement with formula b/c I was back at work and wasn't able to keep up with the pumping We started her on solids at 6 months and now she eats 3 meals a day (3TBSP cereal with 2 oz fruit/veg for breakfast and the same for dinner and a 4 oz jar meal for lunch) along with a daily intake of breastmilk/formula

At her 8 month appt she dropped from the 50 percentile to the 25 percentile which our pediatrician said was normal Her weight was 16 2 and her height 26 1/2" We just went for her 10 month appt and she didn't gain much weight is now 16 12 and height 27 1/2" dropping her into the 10 percentile Pediatrician is concerned but since she appears healthy in every other way wants to wait to see where she is at 12 months before doing any testing

We just switched to giving formula exclusively because I heard it makes babies gain more and so we can measure exact intake We struggle to get her to 24 oz of formula a day and the food described above We're trying to increase her input but she's refusing

She seems to like table food but I'm afraid to give that instead of jar at this point b/c I won't be able to measure intake Any suggestions on how to get her to take more calories and should we be concerned with the slow weight gain

Thanks for any advice

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 7/22/09 10:41 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

baby grinding teeth

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I have a 9 month old who has 8 teeth and every so often he'll chomp his teeth together loudly or grind them back and forth It makes a horrible noise and he seems to think it is funny How bad is this for his teeth and is there anything I can do to get him to stop

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 7/16/09 9:22 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

spitting up and eating

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My son is 8 months old Since he was born he has spit up very bad Recently the spitting has gotten much worse and continue from the time a feeding stops until the time another one starts He also is not eating good lately He will drink his formula and breast milk but when it comes to baby food and real food he has no interest He refuses to eat We tried medicine for acid reflux and that only made it all worse He also has very abnormal bowl movements What could this all be could it all be linked together

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 6/28/09 10:59 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Recurring Ear Infections

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My son is 6 months old He had his first middle ear infection when he was 3 months old Since then he has had 2 other infections middle ear & ear canal Nothing seems to make the pain go away We have tried Tylenol Motrin and Pain Medicine drops for his ears Is there any other remedies that might work and are we headed to getting tubes

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 6/5/09 11:39 am Posted by: Replies: 0

Sinus Infection will it go away with natural remedies

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Hi Dr Vaccaro I am pretty certain my 3 year old has a sinus infection (my son was diagnosed with one last week and was put on antibiotics) I would like to avoid antibiotics if at all possible Are there any natural remedies to kill this infection or would you recommend that she be treated with antibiotics again And if so which type do you think is best for her

Thanks so much

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 6/2/09 3:40 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

My 1yr old son and Vomiting and fever of 101 8

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we woke up to find that my son had vomited in his sleep this morning we had no clue that he had cause he didnt wake or even cry yesterday i had noticed him acting out of the norm he layed around and wanted to cudel up on me but he didnt have a fever he gets up this moring to vomiting and a fever of 101 8 he has never really been sick he has had like a mild cold befor but nothing like this when i checked his bed to see what it looked like (im sorry for the desciption) it was yellow brown and with chunks of what had ate befor he went to bed last night im worried i was do freakd this moring about him throwing up in his sleep im scared to let him sleep alone what should i do see my husband befor we got together had a son and he died of sids two days befor he was 2mnths old im afrid that are son might asp if we let him sleep alone and should we be worried about what he might have i mean with the swine flu going around and what do i feed him that will be easy on his tummy im just so worried plz can you help me

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 5/13/09 4:13 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

poor feeding

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Hi my son is 4 months this week but he was born at 32 1/2 weeks gestation He's always been a good eater up until the past week Now he only drinks 4 oz maybe 5 times a day I have to force feed him otherwise he just spits up the formula I am also trying to wean him off breast milk he's been on alternate feedings of breast milk and formula for almost 3 months I want him to be on formula only now but am afraid he will not eat Can he be teething this early

Expert Post Viewd: 1 Posted: 5/13/09 2:26 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

too much antibiotic

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hello my 2yr old daughter has had 4 throat infections over a period of 6 months and the last two have been in less than 15 days our ped gives her augmentin and says its normal to get it so frequently we are in dubai and the climate is extreme but i am concerned to give her augmentin so frequently this is her second bout of augmentin in less than 15 days and she is still having sneezez n cough please comment and tell me sum remedies for common cold as she always seems to have a cold

Expert Post Viewd: 2 Posted: 5/10/09 12:54 pm Posted by: Replies: 0

Itchy ear with blister

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My son has had a very itchy outer ear (on the top of ear) and keeps slapping it to itch it It now has a large blister on the top There seems to be some kind of rash on behind is ear as well Any ideas on how to relieve the itching and help the blister

thanks

joanna

Expert Post Viewd: 469 Posted: 4/19/09 12:37 am Posted by: Replies: 1

Decrease in eating

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I currently have a 5 and half month old that is showing no interest in eating very much for almost two weeks now He was currently eating 5 bottles 5 6 oz and two feeding of cereal and fruits/veg He cut back on the bottles to 4 which was understandable since he really started eating the solids Now though he is refusing to take only about 3 oz of formula at a feeding and not eating much of his solids either THe only time he will eat a good bottle is before bedtime he will eat 6 oz We talked with our doctor and she switched us to 3 solids meals a day with the bottle immediately following the breakfast and lunch but he really wont take any formula right after eating solids We have even waited 30 minutes or so He will sleep about 11 hours at night and when he wakes up in the morning never wants to eat right away so I wait til he seems hungry and then feed him He still won't eat much He is maybe getting 18 oz of formula a day I am just at my end trying to figure out what he likes and how and when to get him to eat I want to make sure he is getting enough daily nutrients He wakes up between 7 730 for the day and takes first nap between 9 930 His last bottle for the day is between 8 830 pm I thought he might be teething because he is gnawing on things a lot and drooling but I have tried giving him relief before eating such as teething tablets oragel sucking on something cold and even tylenol Nothing seems to work I just didnt know if it could decrease his appetite that much Could there be an underlying problem or is it just a phase ANy advice or suggestions on the schedule would be great I am getting desperate:(

Expert Post Viewd: 454 Posted: 4/20/09 1:59 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Recurring throat infections / tonsillitis

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I'm posting again not due to a question but just as a follow up for parents who may read this We visited the Ped again today and my son's tonsils were not infected but even though they're healthy they are huge After talking to my Ped we deduced two problems with his care which I just wanted to share with others: 1) we had often seen other Doctors in her practice or in Urgent Care so she did not have a real feel for how bad his situation had become; and 2) at his past two Wellness Checks he had actually been sick so she had not seen his healthy tonsils since he was 12 months old I think we both felt a little guilty that we had such a lack of communication Anyway we've been referred to an ENT and will have to decide whether to undergo surgery Thanks Recurring throat infections / tonsillitis My son has had recurring throat infections / tonsillitis for the past year Both we (the parents) and the Ped are on the fence about whether we should consult with an ENT The Ped seems to think an ENT would not give any insight because the ENT would likely just suggest tonsillectomy which our son is too young for anyway Below are the facts: 1) Son is 26 months old; 2) In the past 15 months he has had 9 throat infections 3) 4 positive strep rapid tests and 5 negative rapid tests; 4) All 9 infections presented exactly the same: no cold symptoms; fever in 103 105 range; vomiting; pus on tonsils and tonsils swollen; horrible breath (breath bad anyway but very bad during the infection) 5) When the strep rapid tests are negative & no antibiotics given the fever lasts for about 7 days and it is another 7 days before my son resumes eating regular food The doctors always think it's strep upon exam but when the rapid test comes back negative they think it's mono Epstein Barr or some Adeno virus ( wrong name I know) So he has apparently had mono EBV or adveno virus 5 times in the past year No tests are ever performed for confirmation of these since they say there's no treatment; 6) Son has steadily dropped in growth curve for weight He has hovered around 10 for the last 9 months or so He eats absolutely nothing when he has a throat infection (lives on grape juice) and when he is well he does not have a hearty appetite either 7) In Jan 2009 he had strep which did not respond to amoxicillin Last week he was given amoxicillin for another bout of strep but that did not work either He is now on Augmentin 8) My son is not in daycare His brother 5 is in pre school While his brother has had strep twice a few years ago he has never been sick (and neither have we parents) when these throat infections have occurred When he catches a regular cold then the brother (and usually us too) catches it but never the throat infections Does this sound normal I just keep being told that little kids get sick a lot and their bodies overreact & that's why he gets such high fevers that last so long I think this last time we have caught our Ped's attention but no real course of action was laid out Any thoughts Also when the strep rapid tests come out negative I have inquired about a culture and have been told that it would not tell them anything and that the rapid test is actually more accurate Is this true Thanks so much Angela Dr Peter Vaccaro 4/16/2009 8:06 pm Re: Recurring throat infections / tonsillitis I think that all that you describe is excessive I would consider working up the child for a possible immune system issue I would definately consult with an ent He is not necessarily going to recommend tonsillectomy Sometimes removing tonsils is necessary

Expert Post Viewd: 463 Posted: 4/23/09 7:23 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

My 6 month old and her sleeping habits

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My daughter just turned 6 months old and ever since she was born she has never slept through the night she started to get better around 4 months when she would only get up once for a feeding Lately she has been getting up every two hours at night I know that I feed her plenty during the day I lay her down at 7:30/8:00pm every night She always wakes up at about 12am to eat Am I putting her to bed to early She is tired and i've always layed her down at that time I guess I'm just wondering why all of a sudden she is taking steps back instead of forward Could there be something wrong with her or am I doing something wrong Please help Thank you

Expert Post Viewd: 345 Posted: 3/31/09 2:45 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Egg Allergy

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Hi Dr Vaccaro

My son is 16 months old and I discovered that he is allergy to egg Even very little amount of egg white or egg yolk he would vomit for hours

For this can he have the MMR and influenza shots What would you advise us to do

Thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 321 Posted: 4/4/09 1:02 am Posted by: Replies: 1

Recurring throat infections / tonsillitis

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My son has had recurring throat infections / tonsillitis for the past year Both we (the parents) and the Ped are on the fence about whether we should consult with an ENT The Ped seems to think an ENT would not give any insight because the ENT would likely just suggest tonsillectomy which our son is too young for anyway Below are the facts: 1) Son is 26 months old; 2) In the past 15 months he has had 9 throat infections 3) 4 positive strep rapid tests and 5 negative rapid tests; 4) All 9 infections presented exactly the same: no cold symptoms; fever in 103 105 range; vomiting; pus on tonsils and tonsils swollen; horrible breath (breath bad anyway but very bad during the infection) 5) When the strep rapid tests are negative & no antibiotics given the fever lasts for about 7 days and it is another 7 days before my son resumes eating regular food The doctors always think it's strep upon exam but when the rapid test comes back negative they think it's mono Epstein Barr or some Adeno virus ( wrong name I know) So he has apparently had mono EBV or adveno virus 5 times in the past year No tests are ever performed for confirmation of these since they say there's no treatment; 6) Son has steadily dropped in growth curve for weight He has hovered around 10 for the last 9 months or so He eats absolutely nothing when he has a throat infection (lives on grape juice) and when he is well he does not have a hearty appetite either 7) In Jan 2009 he had strep which did not respond to amoxicillin Last week he was given amoxicillin for another bout of strep but that did not work either He is now on Augmentin 8) My son is not in daycare His brother 5 is in pre school While his brother has had strep twice a few years ago he has never been sick (and neither have we parents) when these throat infections have occurred When he catches a regular cold then the brother (and usually us too) catches it but never the throat infections Does this sound normal I just keep being told that little kids get sick a lot and their bodies overreact & that's why he gets such high fevers that last so long I think this last time we have caught our Ped's attention but no real course of action was laid out Any thoughts Also when the strep rapid tests come out negative I have inquired about a culture and have been told that it would not tell them anything and that the rapid test is actually more accurate Is this true Thanks so much Angela

Expert Post Viewd: 327 Posted: 4/14/09 12:52 am Posted by: Replies: 1

2year old gets a really swollen belly

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how do I know if my 2 year olds swollen stomach is due to gas or something else

Expert Post Viewd: 306 Posted: 4/14/09 8:31 am Posted by: Replies: 1

Neutropenia

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My 10 month old daughter had some bloodwork done recently and her ANC was 840 I have read that neutropenia in infants is usually caused by infection but my daughter is never sick I also read it can be related to the autoimmune system and I am wondering if my Sjogren's could have anything to do with her neutropenia

Expert Post Viewd: 252 Posted: 4/14/09 10:20 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

feedings

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my baby boy is 2 months old and he doesnt seem to be getting filled up on just his formula i have had people tell me to start him on some rice cereal to replace one of his formula feedings is that safe for my baby

Expert Post Viewd: 323 Posted: 3/1/09 5:05 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Keloids/Early Teeth Growth

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My Husband Has Had Since He Was About 12 Or 13 And I Wanted To Know If My Daughter Could Get Them When I Go Get Her Ears Pierced And Also My Daughter Is Only A Month And 2 Weeks Now And Her Gums Look White As If Some Teeth Were Trying To Push Through I That Even Possible Or Is It Something Else

Expert Post Viewd: 371 Posted: 2/28/09 9:05 pm Posted by: Replies: 2

Ear Infections

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How do you know when your baby has an ear infection What are the early warningd of an ear infection

Expert Post Viewd: 338 Posted: 3/2/09 8:05 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

7 month old not sleeping

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My son is 7 months old and he doesn't sleep much My husband and I are losing more sleep now than when our son was first born He also will not take a nap during the day unless I am driving around What should we do

Expert Post Viewd: 296 Posted: 3/3/09 4:23 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

skin problems

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Doctor

My baby is 1 now and for the past few months he has developed some kind of skin rash or dryness on his feet and legs He doesn't scratch or anything it seems like its more dry skin But I put lotion on him every night and I have taken him to his family doctor and he said it looked kinda like a heat rash What do you suggest this is and what can I do to get rid of it It looks like little bumps in little patches

Expert Post Viewd: 283 Posted: 3/3/09 9:10 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

sniffles and cough

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My 6 week old has a dry cough and sniffles what can I give him

Expert Post Viewd: 278 Posted: 3/4/09 1:05 am Posted by: Replies: 1

Sleep disorder

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I was wondering if it is possible for a baby to have a sleep disorder My 9 month old son was sleeping through the night from 8 weeks until 6 months old and then started waking up several times at night Some nights he is up 4 times during the night and it could be as little as 45 minutes from the last time I got him back to sleep We have tried the cry it out method and he doesn't seem to respond to it And the no cry method Any suggestions what to do

Expert Post Viewd: 287 Posted: 3/5/09 1:23 am Posted by: Replies: 1

diapers

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Hi Dr Vaccaro

I have read many articles in the internet that giving male baby diapers will cause infertility as the temperature around the testicles rises they suggested use cloth diapers They claimed that they had done many experiment to prove it These articles were written back to year 2000

I am not sure the diapers nowadat have been improved or not what is your opinion as a doctor should we use cloth diapers instead

thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 249 Posted: 3/10/09 4:49 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

behind

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I have a son he just turned one year old this week He seems to be physically behind Now I understand that all children develop differently But there are a lot of things that are behind with him He first of all seems to have little to no balance He sits and is very wobbly even to the point that when he turns his head or bends to the side to pick things up he topples over He does not stand except when held upand will only do this for a few seconds he does not crawl on hands and knees only as a low crawl technique he just started holding his bottle and clapping his hands 2 weeks ago and seems to have his left hand clenched often he has just started to feed himself cereal but only chex size or larger He is a very sociable and happy little boy though babbles a lot loves books toys can roll and low crawl anywhere he wants to I am just wondering is there some sort of therapy that I can do to help strengthen him so that his balance is better and possibly get him to catch up thank you

Expert Post Viewd: 282 Posted: 3/16/09 6:22 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

Learning to Walk

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Hello I have a 10 1/2 month old daughter who is learning to walk She can walk by holding onto something like a coffee table and she can walk by pushing a toy stroller she has She can't stand on her own yet It looks to me like she is walking funny Her legs are pretty wide apart when she is walking and her feet turn out Her legs also look like they remain pretty stiff Is this normal at this age or should I take her in to be seen Any advice or info will be appreciated Thanks

Expert Post Viewd: 298 Posted: 3/19/09 11:58 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

baby's checkup

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Hi I was wondering I know that the baby's first checkup is due when they are two weeks old but would there be a problem if the baby was to get a checkup the week after

Expert Post Viewd: 291 Posted: 3/20/09 3:30 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

etopic dermititis

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hi doctor

my baby is 6 months and 2 weeks now and for the last 2 months has severe etopic dermititis i showed him to lot many skin specialist doctors but his allergy is still there now since he is 6 months i started giving him rice cereal which he doesnt like at all and carrot but after a week suddenly he stopped eating and started vomiting so i stopped everything i giving him breastfeed but it has also too less now because of his allergy i am not starting powdered milk also please suggest as to what should i do

thanks

charu bhasin

Expert Post Viewd: 319 Posted: 2/5/09 4:56 pm Posted by: Replies: 1

SEVERE CONGESTION

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MY 3 MONTH OLD IS VERY CONGESTED NOTHING IS WORKING I RAN HOT SHOWER AND STOOD THERE FOR 20 MINUTES SEVERAL TIMES I DID SALINE DROPS I DID SUCTION WHAT IS A SURE FIRE WAY TO HELP HER

Expert Post Viewd: 335 Posted: 2/6/09 7:18 pm Posted by: Replies: 1