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Dr. Shanti Nair, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Shanti Nair is a pediatrician practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Nair is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Nair 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. Nair can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Shanti Nair, MD
- Maywood, IL
- J N M C Med Coll, Karnataka Univ, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
- Accepting new patients
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Is ADHD a serious condition?
ADHD is a condition wherein a child has poor impulse control and difficulty focusing. Mainly affects their performance at school. Treatment can be behavior modification, time management, READ MORE
ADHD is a condition wherein a child has poor impulse control and difficulty focusing. Mainly affects their performance at school. Treatment can be behavior modification, time management, organizational skills and medications. You need to see a doctor for this
Should children stop showering with their parents by a certain age?
There is no particular age when parents should stop bathing with their kids. Many would use entering school age as the age to stop. But whenever a parent or child starts to feel READ MORE
There is no particular age when parents should stop bathing with their kids. Many would use entering school age as the age to stop. But whenever a parent or child starts to feel uncomfortable, it would be wise to stop.
Shanti Nair
Shanti Nair
How long are children with chicken pox contagious?
One is contagious from the onset of respiratory symptoms like cough, even before rash appears till all lesions have scabbed over.
Does my son need a booster shot for chicken pox?
Yes, he needs a booster and it is usually given between 4-5 years of age. This will ensure that his titers are good and he is safe from that disease.
Shay
Shay
What happens during a pediatric urology follow up?
So, did he have hypospadias and bladder defect surgeries? For hypospadias, they will only look at it with no invasive mess. Even for bladder defects they may at the most do ultrasound READ MORE
So, did he have hypospadias and bladder defect surgeries? For hypospadias, they will only look at it with no invasive mess. Even for bladder defects they may at the most do ultrasound if bladder. I do not think they will do any invasive stuff.
When is the right time to switch from a pediatrician to a regular doctor?
The general trend is between 18 years and 21 years. It depends on the child. Many of my patients stay on till 21 or so.
Do I need to give my son iron supplements as he is growing?
Iron supplements like all other vitamins are essential for optimum health. If he is a picky eater, he may need a multivitamin with iron as each of those help with various aspects READ MORE
Iron supplements like all other vitamins are essential for optimum health. If he is a picky eater, he may need a multivitamin with iron as each of those help with various aspects of our health and body. Deficiency of iron will cause anemia with feeling tired, shortness of breath and other issues.
