Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Dr. Natalie Hernandez is a pediatric endocrinologist and Director of Metabolic Health & Inflammation at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology. She is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology, and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. She cares for children and teens with obesity, insulin resistance, PMOS, POTS, and MCAS, and sees families in English and Spanish.

Posts by Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know
A teenager and her mother reviewing a medication plan with a pediatric endocrinologist at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Low Dose Naltrexone Side Effects: What Parents Should Know

Sep 8, 2026 18 min read
Can GLP-1s Treat MCAS? What the Research Shows in Teens
Teen with mast cell activation symptoms being evaluated by a pediatric endocrinologist before considering GLP-1 medication.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Can GLP-1s Treat MCAS? What the Research Shows in Teens

Sep 7, 2026 12 min read
Why Is POTS Worse in the Morning Before School?
Teen with POTS struggling with morning fatigue before school, with water, salt, breakfast, and a backpack ready for the school day.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Why Is POTS Worse in the Morning Before School?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
How Much Salt and Water Does a Teen With POTS Need?
Teen with POTS drinking water alongside salty foods as part of an individualized hydration and sodium plan for POTS symptom management.”
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

How Much Salt and Water Does a Teen With POTS Need?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
Will My Teen Grow Out of POTS?
Teen with POTS resting outdoors with a water bottle and school backpack while managing POTS symptoms and recovery during adolescence.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Will My Teen Grow Out of POTS?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
What Triggers MCAS Flares in Kids?
Child tracking MCAS flare triggers including heat, fragrance, stress, illness, hormones, sleep, exercise, and food additives in a symptom diary.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

What Triggers MCAS Flares in Kids?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
Can Kids Have MCAS and Hypermobile Joints Too?
Child with hypermobile joints stretching while illustrating the overlap of flexible joints, MCAS symptoms, and POTS symptoms in children.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Can Kids Have MCAS and Hypermobile Joints Too?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
Should Kids With MCAS Try a Low Histamine Diet?
Child with MCAS preparing nutritious foods with her mother while trying a supervised low histamine diet that supports healthy growth.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Should Kids With MCAS Try a Low Histamine Diet?

Sep 7, 2026 4 min read
MCAS vs Allergies in Kids: Why Tests Come Back Normal
Child with a negative allergy panel being evaluated for food allergy versus mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

MCAS vs Allergies in Kids: Why Tests Come Back Normal

Aug 31, 2026 6 min read
Flushing, Hives, and Tummy Pain Together: Is It MCAS?
Illustration of flushing, hives, belly pain and other multi-system symptoms that may occur during mast cell activation episodes in children.
POTS, MCAS & Inflammation

Flushing, Hives, and Tummy Pain Together: Is It MCAS?

Aug 31, 2026 6 min read
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