Pediatrics

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2009-11-06 Pediatrics - My 12-month old:

Hi Liz, I am not a specialist in infant feeding, however I do know that many babies have difficulty transitioning from breast to bottle feeding. I've read that some babies will accept the bottle more

2009-11-06 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - Flank pain after pulmonary embolism:

you didn't say how high the pain was... sometimes it can be lower lung causing the side/back pain. It is hard to figure what is causing it now.... when someone has a PE... they have probably had other

2009-11-06 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - intercostal strain:

it may be that, or it could be the beginning of a lung infection..... pneumonia, pleuritis, etc. Also kidney stone can cause pain there. Also look for a rash in the next 24-36 hours as it could be

2009-11-06 Pediatrics - Sleep:

Dear Michelle: Sleep patterns change in young children Michelle and the worst thing you can do is to bring her into your bed. She will train herself to awaken every night to get into your bed. Stop

2009-11-06 Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical - B12:

There is a test for that problem.... a shilling test... but, you have it... you need shots monthly for life... or you need the nasacobal spray weekly for life. You can't tell how much you absorb so I