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Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD is a pediatrician in La Habra, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Patna Medical College. Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD is affiliated with AHMC Healthcare, Providence, PIH Health, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD graduated from Patna Medical College. She completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Patna Medical College
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Oscar EPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Habra, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$160
PREVNAR 20 $44 |
TRUMENBA $38 |
PENBRAYA $32 |
EUCRISA $24 |
PAXLOVID $21 |
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$154
DOC BAND $154 |
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$129
VAXNEUVANCE $46 |
VAXELIS $31 |
VAQTA $21 |
GARDASIL 9 $18 |
M-M-R II $14 |
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$65
BEXSERO $46 |
BOOSTRIX $20 |
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$55
BEYFORTUS $19 |
AUVIQ $14 |
$22 |
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$142
GARDASIL9 $47 |
TZIELD $35 |
VOXZOGO 1.2mg $18 |
SDG-IDD-Allergy $15 |
PROAIR $14 |
Other $13 |
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Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar specializes in general pediatrics and practices in La Habra, CA. On average, patients gave Dr. Ramkumar a rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with AHMC Healthcare, PIH Health, and Providence Medical Foundation. She appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. Dr. Ramkumar's practice in La Habra, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence Medical Foundation. After completing medical school at Patna Medical College, she performed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to English, Dr. Ramkumar (or staff) speaks Spanish and Hindi.
