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Sprain Diagnosis Explaination Needed!!!?

Pediatrics Question — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:31:06 +0000

I need to find out what my x-ray results mean. They came back saying i may have already had some injury to my wrist prior to a sprain – a “mild negative ulnar variance”. I’m off to a pediatric specialist but i was wondering what it was before I go.
Anyone here know!?
Thanks
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I Need Help With My Daughter’s Dry Eye Problem..?

Pediatrics Question — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:35:51 +0000

My 14yo daughter has had severely dry and painful eyes for about the past year. Two optomotrists diagnosed it as allergies, but the allergy drops that they prescribed didn’t help at all. A corneal specialist then diagnosed it as plugged oil glands in her eyelids, but what he prescribed, warm compresses, flax seed oil, and a ophthalmic antibiotic didn’t help either. I am taking her to a pediatric specialist next week, but in the meantime, she is liberally using artificial tears to get temporary relief. We live in the Midwest. We went to California last year, and her eyes were dramatically better. In fact, she said they did not hurt at all. Why do you think that is, and can you suggest anything to help her eyes?
Thanks.

Help Please I Can’t Find Any Answers Anywhere….?

Pediatrics Question — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:25 +0000

One of my twin daughters was born with “extreme molding of the head” at 2 months they found that she no longer had a soft spot, but xrays showed no fusion of the sutures, they’ve been watching the growth of her head, at 2 mon. she was in the 90%, 3 mon. the 75% and now at 4 mon. shes barely in the 50%. The dr. says her head hasn’t grown since she was 2 mon. but another xray still showed no fusion of the sutures. We’re now waiting on the refferal for a pediatric neurosurgeon but if anyone has any ideas or information i’d reallly appreciate it. I don’t know if the xrays need to be read by a pediatric specialist in this area and maybe thats the problem, btu I can’t find any info. I don’t smoke or drink or do drugs and I never have I just say that to weed out any unneeded remarks. Please help if you can.

So Confused??!!!!???

Pediatrics Question — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:32:17 +0000

Im 30wks preg with a girl and she has Gastrochisis. My problem is that these babies tend to be premature 32-36 wks according to the specialist and I still haven’t decided on delivering natural or c-section. They ( being my ob, perinatal specialist and pediatric specialist) all told me that having her natural or c-section has not had any difference. They’ve done studies and having her natural has not damaged her intestines and having a c-section would just mean me being in more pain and subject to more health problems. Of course I want to have her natural but im scared even though they’ve done studies that something could damage her intestines. Im a first time mom.
What would you do in this situation?

Where Should I Be Going With Pediatric Neurology?

Pediatrics Question — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:36:29 +0000

I am interested in pediatric neurology. I have wanted to be a pediatrician since I was about six years old, and I am now fifteen and have specified it to pediatric neurology. I am a sophomore in high school, and I would like to know what specific classes i should be taking. My want for this kind of career is stronger than ever, but I can’t seem to find the right information I need.
I know science and math classes are a given, but what kind?
And what colleges/universities would be best for studying this kind of medicine, both undergrad and med school?
I live right outside of Philadelphia, so Penn is only a 20 minute drive down the street. CHOP is also a quick drive from my house.
This is kind off-topic, but I was recently given a private tour with my mother of the new NICU at CHOP before it opened, and I have to say… I was completely blown away, absolutely astounding! I wouldn’t have expected anything less.
I attend one of the largest high schools on the East Coast, also one of the largest in the country, so needless to say my science and math electives are almost endless. My school offers many “specialty” courses in bulk such as child development, psychology, medical co-op, etc.
I just need a little direction from someone who know what they’re talking about… Any specialists or professors out there would be a great help!

Does 12 Yo Daughter Need To Wait 2 Months For Pediatric Neurosurgeon Appt.?

Pediatrics Question — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:35:27 +0000

Last week my 12 yo daughter had a severe landing on her neck while vaulting in gymnastics. The MRI revealed a torn muscle in her neck. She has alot of pain, swelling in the neck and her face, no reflexes in her arms but full range of motion and some tingling in her arms when raised above her head and she is in c-collar. However her doctor can’t get her into a pediatric neurosurgeon until June 9th at dallas children’s hospital. The treating physician has told me to completely limit her physical activities to none bc of the tear possibly getting worse and causing possible paralysis (this has freaked me out) she is a very active child 30 hrs a week in gym etc, sitting still drives her crazy, anyway if it is this severe shouldn’t we be trying everything to get her seen by a specialist before June?? Any suggestions or ideas would be so appreciated.

Does Bilateral Orchidopexy Affect Penile Erection? My 4 Year Old Son Had An Operation Im So Worried Help Me Pl?

Pediatrics Question — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:31:20 +0000

please i need a pediatric specialist in urology thank you so much

Pediatric Gastroenterologist….anyone Been To One?

Pediatrics Question — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:30:45 +0000

my 4 month old has been referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist for formula related allergies. soy is severely constipating and milk-based gives her a rash. i’m wondering what to expect at her first appt. do these types of doctors test for protein allergies and if so, how? blood or skin pricks? her appt isn’t until june 19th, but i’m nervous for her already. one of my coworkers said something about a scope?! anyone had any experience with these types of specialists?

My Daughter Is 6 Months Old And Her Lower Eyelid Is Pushing Her Eyelashes Into Her Eye?

Pediatrics Question — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:36:52 +0000

I have spoken to the doctor about it several times, they said to wait until she was 6 months old, because she may grow out of it. She has not grown out of it, so they are sending her to a specialist. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this with their children and what to expect at the appointment with the pediatric eye doctor. Any input would be helpful.

What Type Of Doctor Should I See For Asthma/respiratory Issues?

Pediatrics Question — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:33:38 +0000

My child has had a cough for months that hasn’t responded to antibiotics, steroids, or allergy meds. I don’t believe my family practitioner is providing appropriate care and would like to see a specialist but I’m not sure what type to contact. Do I need an interal medicine doc or a pediatric allergist or…??? The FP is beginning to suspect asthma at this point but my child is not wheezing or having difficulty w/physical activity or any of the other asthma symptoms, just a chronic cough.