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search results for: David L. Fay, M.D.
expert q&a
- When does the fetus begin to hear sounds?
- I am a healthy mother of three. Between school, family responsibilities and keeping the kids safe and healthy, I haven't been to the gynecologist or to any other doctor since my youngest was born three years ago. Do adults need well checks?
- I exercise three days a week and don't eat fast food more than once a week, but my doctor says my cholesterol is high. How can this be?
- I got a flu shot through work, but I still ended up with the flu? Why? If the shot doesn't really protect me, than why get one at all?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- I am 24 weeks pregnant with twins and have some swelling in my vaginal area. What could it be?
- When will my daughter's soft spot close?
- When my toddler gets a shot, can I numb the area with a patch or cream so he doesn't feel the pain?
- When will my daughter's soft spot close?
- How young is too young to put a child in a toddler bed?
- Is fever a normal side effect of the MMR shot?
- How can we help our 25-month-old daughter sleep through the night?
- My 17-month-old son gags himself. Should I be worried?
- What should I know about the chicken pox vaccine?
- How can I get my 2-and-a-half-year-old son to take medication?
- My son complains a lot of his back hurting. Could this be anything serious?
- My son will turn 2 in December. Since July or August, he has had this nagging cough.Could it be allergies?
- My nephew is 14 months old and has just been diagnosed with cankers in his mouth. Is there anything that my sister can do to ease the pain that he goes through in the middle of the night?
- My 18-month-old daughter had a fall last week and knocked the back of her head on the floor. Should I be cautious about this? What are the signs to look for as a result of the fall?
- Is there anything we can do to ease the bowel movements of our 2 1/2-year-old with chronic nonspecific childhood diarrhea?
- Should I be concerned about my 3-year-old's swollen lymph nodes?
- My son is 17 months old, and he always has red cheeks. Is it dermatitis?
- I often wonder what's the right balance between milk and solid food for my 14-month-old daughter. Right now she drinks about 18 to 20 ounces of milk. Is this sufficient for her?
- Could stuttering be a sign of a neurological problem?
- What should we do about our son's reoccurring rash and peeling palms and soles?
- What's the average weight for an 18-month-old?
- What effect does being on antibiotics on a daily basis have on small children?
- What causes toddler acne?
- At what age can a child be tested for allergies?
- What medicines/first aid items are essential to pack when going away with young children?
- One of my twins was diagnosed with a two-vessel cord. There are no other problems with her. What other problems can be associated with this when everything else with her was perfect?
- Does conceiving one set of twins increase a mother's chance of having a second set of twins?
- What are the chances of losing one twin through miscarriage at 14 weeks?
- How can I get my twin son to sleep through the night and not wake so early in the a.m.?
- How do I transition my 25-month-old twin son from the bottle to a cup?
- Our daughter does not seem quite as ready for kindergarten as her twin brother. We don't want to hold him back, but we don't want to separate them either. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.?
- Is it possible to hold 15-month-old twins too much or give them too much attention?
- If twins are 37+ weeks, good birth weight for gestational age and vertex (both), is there any reason that labor and delivery be considered "high risk"?
- I just came from my 20-week ultrasound and one twin has something showing in its heart that the doctor says increases the chances of Down syndrome by 30 percent. Can you tell me what the odds would be if I'm 36?
- I'm wondering what the current statistics are for vaginal vs. Cesarean delivery of twins, and how would I go about finding out if my doctor is prone to Cesarean deliveries for twins?
- How do the doctors know that my twin girls are identical?
- What are the current statistics for vaginal versus Cesarean delivery of twins, and how would I go about finding out if my doctor is prone to Cesarean deliveries?
- My 3-year-old is constantly thirsty and drinks a lot of water. Should I be concerned?
- When should I take my toddler to the doctor if she has a fever?
- Why do children develop dark circles under their eyes? Is it due to diet or lack of sleep?
- My baby sucks his bottom lip, and it is very sore. What can I do?
- Is a sulfur-like odor associated with the rotavirus when vomiting or burping?
- Can I introduce a pillow to my 2-year-old?
- How can I encourage my 14-month-old to walk? He seems to be happy enough just crawling around!
- My 2-year-old son drools constantly, but doesn't have a speech delay. Should I be concerned?
- Why does my baby eat dirt?
- My 6-year-old constantly wets the bed at night. I've tried using an alarm, which worked at first, but now he sleeps through it. What should I do?
- What are the dangers of giving young children caffeine?
- My 3-year-old daughter walked in her sleep last night. Should I be concerned?
- I have a newborn and a 6-year-old. When the baby was born, I noticed a lot of "baby"-ness about my older child. He even asked to wear diapers again. Should I let him do this?
- My 4-year-old has a hard time keeping a thermometer under his tongue. Can I take an accurate reading under the arm?
- My son, Justin, is now 11 years old and is still wetting the bed. I am willing to do anything possible for my son's self-esteem. What can I do?
- My 5-year-old son is very pigeon-toed. Should I be concerned?
- We have a 12-year-old grandchild that lives with us. We have done all that can be done to help him have dry nights. Any suggestions?
- Can reducing milk in my 5-year-old's diet help with bedwetting?
- My daughter (age 6) wets the bed after she's had a stressful day. She seems to be sleeping too deeply to wake herself to use the bathroom. Any ideas?
- What exactly is puberty?
- Will gymnastics adversely impact my 11-year-old's growth?
- How do I get my son to eat, when heř lost his appetite from taking the ADD drug Ritalin?
- When should I expect my daughter to get her period?
- My son, who is 12 years old, is experiencing pain in his nipples. They are firm and sore. Is this all to do with puberty?
- When is an appropriate time to start shaving?
- How do we get rid of reoccurring head lice for good?
- Are ear thermometers really all that accurate?
- How harmful is trying a cigarette for the first time at ages 9 to 12?
- My 2 1/2-year-old autistic son wakes every night but is still clearly tired. Any suggestions?
- What is the difference between autism and spectrum disorder?
- What is central nervous system disorder?
- What can happen to a child taking Concerta who does not have an ADD/ADHD disorder?
- I have a 3-year-old who does not sleep at night, is on the go all day, does not listen when I try to make him mind, throws things, does not get along with other kids and will not take time to eat or go potty. Could my child have ADHD?
- I have a 3-year-old child with PDD-autism. He refuses to use the potty. Any suggestions?
- I look after a 7-year-old child with Asperger's syndrome. He is very obsessive about a girl in his class at school. So much so that he does not like her to play with any other children, writes her letters and talks about her constantly. How do I handle this?
- Is there a connection between terbutaline and autism?
- I am 28 weeks and just had an ultrasound showing the baby's limbs to be slightly short. What are the chances of Down syndrome?
- What is the most effective bowel management program for a child with spina bifida?
- Do you have any input on the effectiveness of a product called Be Calm'd for ADD?
- My 2-year-old grandson eats everything in sight. What should we do?
- How does a child get pervasive development disorder?
- Would it be alright to put diapers on a 5-year-old autistic child who wets the bed?
- My 5-year-old son has been diagnosed as being hyposensitive. Is Ritalin effective for hyposensitive kids?
- My 13-year-old daughter's breasts are producing breast milk. Is this normal?
- My 16-year-old daughter's left breast is much smaller than the other. Is there a treatment for this?
- I find it strange that my 15-year-old daughter's bust would be so much smaller than mine. What is up here?
- Is it normal for my 15-year-old son to not have gone through puberty yet?
- How do we talk to our 13-year-old daughter about her weight?
- For how long does chicken pox remain contagious?
- My son fell and bumped his head two and a half months ago and still has a bump. Is this normal?
- My daughter has had a broken blood vessel on her cheek for months. Should I worry?
- Can the MMR vaccination cause autism?
- My 4-year-old daughter urinates frequently. Could this be caused by stress?
- My 3-year-old gets dry patches on his legs. What can I do?
- What is the safest thing to take for a cough and cold?
- What is the safest thing to take for a cough and cold?
- Is it safe to use acne medication during pregnancy?
- Can a saliva test predict preterm labor?
- How will uterine prolapse affect later pregnancies?
- Is it safe to use insect repellant during pregnancy?
- Is it harmful to be exposed to mercury during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to take travel sickness or motion sickness pills when traveling on long flights?
- Occasionally, I will have little twinges and cramps that don't last very long. Is it normal to have little cramps and twinges? What causes this?
- Do you have any suggestions for relieving pregnancy-induced nasal congestion?
- How will I know if I'm in true labor?
- I'm in my 20th week. When I am going to feel the baby move strongly?
- I am 18 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. How will this affect me and my baby?
- How can I get my 13-month-old son to take a bath?
- What effects would beta blockers have on my child, who I am breastfeeding?
- My doctor says I have a non-malignant cyst made of fatty, fibrous tissue. What does this mean?
- What is human papilloma virus and how is it transmitted?
- I am pregnant. I have horrible allergies and can't continue to take my prescription medicine. What can I do to alleviate seasonal allergies during pregnancy?
- What is the safest temperature that a baby's and a toddler's room should be when sleeping?
- At what age does a baby develop allergies and what can a parent do to prevent them?
- Can a lipoma become cancerous after it's removed?
- My husband and I regularly shoot handguns at a local range. We have just started trying to conceive our first child. I was wondering at what point should I stop shooting?
- Is it possible to go on ALL of the rides at an amusement park while pregnant?
- Can smoking affect a man's sperm count? What else can affect a man's sperm count?
- Should I start taking prenatal vitamins months before TTC?
- Can a woman become pregnant during her period?
- Could I be pregnant so soon after having a baby even though my periods have not resumed?
- How should I treat my acne while trying to conceive?
- What are the chances of conceiving twins when my Mum's mother is a fraternal twin and we have six other sets of twins throughout both my husband's families and my own families?
- They say that the best way to tell if you are ovulating is by your cervical mucus; I can't find mine. Does this mean that I don't ovulate?
- Are there any indications that my husband has a low sperm count before we test it?
- What is a blighted ovum and what causes it?
- What effect can low blood pressure have on the fetus and during labor?
- What is GBS (Group B Strep)?
- During pregnancy, can a herpes outbreak harm the baby?
- Is lead paint a risk during pregnancy?
- I accidentally shocked myself by the light switch socket. Should I be concerned?
- What are the guidelines to follow when choosing a doctor or a group of doctors?
- Does two placentas mean my twins are fraternal?
- What over-the-counter heartburn medications are safe during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to continue with electrolysis when you are pregnant?
- How long is it safe to sleep on my stomach or back?
- What is the effect of anemia in pregnancy and the symptoms?
- Is the allergy medication Allegra safe to take during pregnancy?
- I have a very bad cold and cough. My throat is irritated but I really don't know what to take. What is the safest thing?
- What effect can taking Zoloft or other antidepressants have on pregnancy?
- When a baby is breech, does it always mean something is wrong?
- Can tell the baby's sex by its heartbeat or by the way you are carrying it?
- My breastfed baby has loose bowel movements with no signs of sickness. Is this normal?
- Could my 7-year-old daughter be entering puberty?
- How can I help my autisitic child with his bedwetting, without medication?
- I have a newborn and a 6-year-old son. When the baby was born, I noticed my son wanting to drink from a bottle and suck a pacifier. What should I do?
- My daughter is 9 and still wets the bed. Can I send her to sleep-a-way camp or would that be too embarrassing for her?
- My 7-year-old daughter had two episodes recently where she felt like she could not get enough air. Could this be a sign of asthma?
- My 11-year-old's eczema has returned after being dormant for two years. Is this normal? Could stress be a factor?
- My husband recently moved out. Since then my three children have been getting sores in their mouths. Could stress be causing this, and is there anything I can do to prevent it and treat it?
- My teenage daughter wants to get the top of her ear pierced. Can this cause infections and scarring?
- My sperm is off-colored and water-like. What could be causing this?
- My 3-year-old does not nap, but sleeps 12 hours at night. Is this sufficient?
- How can my wife and I get our sex life back on track?
- My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship. But tonight my 5-month-old cried every time he looked at her. Help!
- What can I do to alleviate teething pain?
- How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
- Can smoking affect a man's sperm count? What else can affect a man's sperm count?
- My baby boy is 6 weeks old, and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it, and how big can it get?
- When my wife and I have sex, sperm does not come out. We are trying to have kids. What should I do?
- My 15-month-old grandson vomits at least one time a day. Could he have a problem with his stomach?
- My daughter is pregnant and uses self-tanning lotions. Is this safe?
- I have a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. What is the optimum level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)?
- Should I worry about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) if my 6-month-old likes to sleep on his tummy?
- I am considering gastric bypass surgery. Is this a good idea?
- What is the best way to approach your physician to discuss adult incontinence if you are embarrassed to bring up the subject?
- How do Kegel exercises help with incontinence?
- What can cause hot flashes in a healthy 28-year-old mom?
- What should we pack with us when we travel to pick up our 6-week-old adopted son?
- Can chickenpox make you sterile?
- What can you tell me about azoospermia?
- What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
- My baby has rubbed a bald spot on her head. Will her hair grow back?
- How can I get rid of the white bumps on my newborn's face?
- How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
- What could be causing my baby's severe eczema?
- My beautiful granddaughter was born last week with thick black hairbut she has fine black hair on the edge of her ears and on her shoulder.Will this disappear with time and how old will she be before it goes?
- Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
- My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship. But tonight, when he came home from work, she took one look at him andstarted screaming (she is only 5 months old). I am really upset about this and I hope you have some insight?
- My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship.But tonight, when he came home from work, she took one look at him andstarted screaming (she is only five months old). I am really upset about this and I hope you have some insight?
- Is it unusual for a 6-month-old not to sit up by himself or roll over?
- Should I sterilize bottles and nipples in a dishwasher? Is this even necessary?
- How old should my baby be before I switch him to whole milk?
- What do I do to help my bottle-fed baby when she has gas pain?
- I am encountering two versions of cord care. One is to leave it alone, and the other is to clean it well around the base with alcohol. Which is correct?
- When does a baby start to see, and how will I know when it happens?
- My baby is due in March and will most likely be born in Australia. How soon after his birth would it be safe to fly to America?
- Can a fortified soy milk provide the same nutrition as whole milk for a 1 year old?
- How does a baby develop the bacteria in his intestines?
- Could you tell me when the baby's eye color is settled? I have heard all babies start out with blue eyes and I know early on they learn to focus.
- I am concerned about my 4 month-old son rolling from his back to his stomach when he sleeps and SIDS. What should I do?
- Can you provide a brief explanation of an infant's "soft spot" and when it normally closes? Does that also apply to premature infants?
- Should I encourage my 9-month-old to have a hand preference?
- How can I tell the difference between a social smile and a reflex smile? About what age am I guaranteed it's a real smile?
- I have been told by many that using steroids is not good for my child and long-term problems may result. Is this true?
- My baby boy is 6 weeks old and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it, and how big can it get?
- My baby boy is 6 weeks old, and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it and how big can it get?
- Do excersaucers help or hinder a child's gross motor development?
- Is the hepatitis A shot required? If so, by whom?
- My baby's posterior fontanel cannot be felt at age 1 month. References say it should normally close at 2 or 4 months. Is this any cause for concern?