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Fereidun Mahboubi

General Practitioner

Dr. Fereidun Mahboubi is a general practitioner practicing in Norwood, South Australia. Dr. Mahboubi does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Mahboubi provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Fereidun Mahboubi
  • Norwood, South Australia
  • University of Parma
  • Accepting new patients

When should I take my 4 year old to the ER for a fever?

No. Give Paracetamol in appropriate dosage. Frequent small amounts of water, small amount of food if he wants food (probably he does not have an appetite, please do not force him READ MORE
No. Give Paracetamol in appropriate dosage. Frequent small amounts of water, small amount of food if he wants food (probably he does not have an appetite, please do not force him to eat). Observe till next day, if any concerns go to your GP or Pediatrician. ER is for Emergency conditions. DO NOT take away time that belongs to: MI (miocardial infarction) or broken bone, or EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. I acknowledge parents' anxiety, please use your own judgement. Grandmothers are full of experience; cherish their knowledge and love.

How can I ease the pain of a sinus infection?

There are 3 different types of sinus pain and/or infection: 1 - Microbial infection. Take antibiotic. 2 - Allergic sinusitis. Antihistamine or Corticostroide, your GP's choice. 3 READ MORE
There are 3 different types of sinus pain and/or infection:

1 - Microbial infection. Take antibiotic.
2 - Allergic sinusitis. Antihistamine or Corticostroide, your GP's choice.
3 - Viral. Inhalation as per your GP.

And management with Paracetamol or stronger medicines per your GP.

What causes fever and headaches in children?

Infection. More probably upper respiratory tract infection.

What can you give a child for a stomach virus?

Small amount of bland food at a time. If he have tonsillitis, he might vomit, too.

Can a 7 year old have mono?

Yes, if you mean Infectious Mononcleosis.

What are the treatment options for tonsillitis?

1 - Most of the time, tonsillitis is microbial, therefore, antibiotic is needed. If suspected that it's due to Streptococcus Betta Hemolitic, need TEN days antibiotic, to prevent READ MORE
1 - Most of the time, tonsillitis is microbial, therefore, antibiotic is needed. If suspected that it's due to Streptococcus Betta Hemolitic, need TEN days antibiotic, to prevent possible unwanted issues. Your GP/pediatrician will advise. Take her to the doctor.

What can I do about my migraines?

A - Begin treatment with your promonitory symptoms: 1 - Paracetmol 500 mg; 2-3 tab for pain 2 - Mxolon 1 tablet for nausea/vomiting (prevention) 3 - Go to a dark room, no READ MORE
A - Begin treatment with your promonitory symptoms:
1 - Paracetmol 500 mg; 2-3 tab for pain
2 - Mxolon 1 tablet for nausea/vomiting (prevention)
3 - Go to a dark room, no light
4 - No sounds
5 - Next day, go to your GP for Medical Certificate and, if needed, other specific mediation for migraine

Alternative non-medication treatment:

With Promonitory symptoms, put your head under running cold water.

PathoPhysiology:
Migraine is due to Vasodilation. Putting your head under cold water might prevent Vasodilatin and headache. It is worth trying. Remember all with pomonitory symptoms in order to be effective.