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  • Should I give my child probiotics?

    Did you know that your digestive tract contains over 400 different types of bacteria? This complex ecosystem is called intestinal microflora. The concentration of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract increases dramatically moving from the stomach towards the colon. In humans, the intestinal microflora is vital in many important functions including digestion of nutrients and prevention of infection. Disruption of the “normal flora” can lead to many problems including diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain and poor absorption of nutrients.

    What is a probiotic?

    Probiotics are “friendly bacteria” or “good bacteria” similar to those that occur naturally in the digestive tract. A few years ago, the defined “probiotics” as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”

  • You're pregnant! Now what?

    Becoming pregnant is an important time in a woman’s life. Virtually all components of her life will be affected and she will have many changes that will require planning and adjustments. A caring and committed healthcare team can help the pregnant woman with many of the challenges she may face.

  • Does your child have abdominal pain?

    As a young child growing up just outside of New York City, I complained of stomachaches every Wednesday afternoon before going to ballet class. I vividly remember those days. Initially, my mother was very concerned because I had repeatedly begged to enroll in ballet school and was clearly very excited about the opportunity. Little did I realize what I was getting into! This particular Manhattan-based ballet school was bent on creating professional ballerinas. As a shy, cherubic, roly-poly newbie to the dance scene, I was not prepared for the intensity of the class. My mother quickly picked up on the pattern and realized that I was having a physical reaction to the stress from the rigorous dance class. Fast forward many, many years later, and here I am, a pediatric gastroenterologist, taking care of hundreds of children each year with chronic abdominal pain.

  • Should Pregnant Women Get a Flu Shot?

    As flu season approaches, you’ve likely seen and heard a lot of encouragement to get your flu shot and for a very good reason. Getting vaccinated is one way you can help protect yourself, your family and those around you. Influenza vaccines are available at your doctor’s office, and some workplaces even provide them.

  • Does swimming cause ear infections?

    This blog post was originally published in June 2014

  • Anti-Inflammation Diet: Good for the Whole Family

    When it comes to treating your child’s medical issues, food might not be the first prescription you and your child’s pediatrician consider. But it could be part of a long-term solution.

  • Biden’s Diagnosis Shines Light on Aggressive Prostate Cancer

    When we think about prostate cancer, we tend to focus on the slow-growing nature of the disease. The cancer usually progresses at such a modest pace that the American Cancer Society suggests men with less than a 10-year life expectancy don’t even need to be screened for signs of the disease.

  • Why Is My Toenail Brown?

    Episode 10 Why Is My Toenail Brown?

  • Why Is My Poop Green?

    Episode 16 Why Is My Poop Green?

  • Do I Have to Circumcise My Baby?

    Episode 9 Dr. Benjamin Rhee Pediatric Urology