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What are the best ways to prevent SIDS?
The main thing that decreases SIDS is the baby to sleep on their back with no covers or soft blankets. No smoking in the household and do not cosleep
What does eye-rolling indicate in infants?
If she is one year old she should keep her eyes focused together when looking at something. At 2-3 months old they may not. At her age she would need her vision checked. Sometimes READ MORE
If she is one year old she should keep her eyes focused together when looking at something. At 2-3 months old they may not. At her age she would need her vision checked. Sometimes this may indicate a seizure
How long are children with chicken pox contagious?
They are contagious until all blisters are crusted and no new ones have come up. This usually takes a week. They are 95% contagious and spread respiratory not just touching the READ MORE
They are contagious until all blisters are crusted and no new ones have come up. This usually takes a week. They are 95% contagious and spread respiratory not just touching the lesion.
What can cause nails to stop growing on a child?
Trauma such as constantly rubbing can keep them short. Is she getting the calories she needs? Is she otherwise growing? If so, I would add a multivitamin just want for now. Sometimes READ MORE
Trauma such as constantly rubbing can keep them short. Is she getting the calories she needs? Is she otherwise growing? If so, I would add a multivitamin just want for now. Sometimes they grow rapidly then slack the pace for a while.
What is Glue ear?
Glue ear is when there is thick fluid like glue behind the middle ear. If this is affecting the hearing she needs to be referred to ENT.
How long can a heat rash last?
All summer if the baby is hot and sweaty. IF the sores are open they may get staph infection and need another treatment. Yeast can also get in the rash. If it is not getting READ MORE
All summer if the baby is hot and sweaty. IF the sores are open they may get staph infection and need another treatment. Yeast can also get in the rash. If it is not getting better, get it rechecked,. Try to keep the baby esp at night
Can chest pains be associated with puberty?
Not usually. We see leg pains with rapid growth and breast enlargement even with boys that can be tender when touched with puberty. However, he would need to be checked to make READ MORE
Not usually. We see leg pains with rapid growth and breast enlargement even with boys that can be tender when touched with puberty. However, he would need to be checked to make sure the pain is benign.
Does hair grow faster as children age?
Is he getting the calories he needs? Hypothyroidism can make the hair not grow and easy to fall out. If his hair is thick but slow to grow sometimes it grows in spurts
Why do babies chew their fingers?
Has she cut her 2 year molars? If so, she may like things in her mouth. Try getting a plastic bracelet for her to play with instead of putting fingers in her mouth. Some girls READ MORE
Has she cut her 2 year molars? If so, she may like things in her mouth. Try getting a plastic bracelet for her to play with instead of putting fingers in her mouth. Some girls like fingernails painted and this sometimes stops them putting them in their mouth
Does my son need to be on a special diet for diabetes?
He should be on a low-carb diet with the amount of carbs per meal and snacks dictated by his endocrinologist. The number will depend on his current state of nutrition and how READ MORE
He should be on a low-carb diet with the amount of carbs per meal and snacks dictated by his endocrinologist. The number will depend on his current state of nutrition and how many carbs his body uses per unit of insulin. It is very important that he eat the meals and snacks recommended or the blood sugar can go very low.
Is irritable bowel syndrome a mental disorder?
No. However anxiety increases the gastrin a hormone in the gut that makes the cramps worse and increases the emptying of the gut which make the IBS symptoms worse. A high fiber READ MORE
No. However anxiety increases the gastrin a hormone in the gut that makes the cramps worse and increases the emptying of the gut which make the IBS symptoms worse. A high fiber low lactose diet can help combat the cramps and diarrhea.
What are the signs of stress in children?
Children can be irritable, trouble sleeping, not wanting to go out with friends, not doing as well in school. It can cause physical signs such as diarrhea headache and whelpy READ MORE
Children can be irritable, trouble sleeping, not wanting to go out with friends, not doing as well in school. It can cause physical signs such as diarrhea headache and whelpy rash. Some children have school avoidance.
What causes scalp ringworm?
He can get it from another child sharing hats, combs, or when hair is cut if barber does sterilize equipment. He can also get from pets,esp cats, They get in sandy areas at night READ MORE
He can get it from another child sharing hats, combs, or when hair is cut if barber does sterilize equipment. He can also get from pets,esp cats, They get in sandy areas at night and then children play in the sand if it is not covered and can spread them
What happens when child swallows a coin?
Most coins pass through the GI tract and will be in the stool in 3-7 days. If there is respiratory distress or failure to pass the coin an xray may be obtained, esp if vomiting READ MORE
Most coins pass through the GI tract and will be in the stool in 3-7 days. If there is respiratory distress or failure to pass the coin an xray may be obtained, esp if vomiting or severe abdominal pain or distention.
Can stomach viruses come back?
You do not get lasting immunity to GI viruses. Try not to eat after hours. Take probiotics to put the good bacteria in the gut. This can help prevent GI upset and shorten the time READ MORE
You do not get lasting immunity to GI viruses. Try not to eat after hours. Take probiotics to put the good bacteria in the gut. This can help prevent GI upset and shorten the time of the virus. Always wash hands before eating.
How can I prevent son from bed-wetting?
A lot of children lack the hormone called antidiuretic hormone which makes you not make much urine at night. Subsequently they make as much urine at night as during the day. READ MORE
A lot of children lack the hormone called antidiuretic hormone which makes you not make much urine at night. Subsequently they make as much urine at night as during the day. So they will bed wet even after you have gotten them up. You can try alarms, limiting fluids after 6 pm, medication oral ddavp tablets, etc. He can wear pull ups at night until he is a little older when the hormone matures.
Why does my son have a cough and swollen lymph nodes?
How big are the lymph nodes? Are they just in the front neck? If so, this may be allergies. If they are large and tender he could have infection such as mono, CMV. If he has READ MORE
How big are the lymph nodes? Are they just in the front neck? If so, this may be allergies. If they are large and tender he could have infection such as mono, CMV. If he has weight loss and nodes are everywhere and big, he needs checking for lymphoma. He would need rechecking if both cough and lymph nodes persist.
Why doesn't my one year old have teeth?
If she has hair and fingernails, she should get her teeth in. They are made at the same stage of gestation. 2 teeth at 1 is normal. She will be getting several at one time.
How should I talk to my daughter about her first period?
TELL HER NOW. Make sure she knows what to expect. Buy her pantiliners in case she starts at school. Make sure she knows it is normal.
Why is son's eye bigger than the other?
A lot of children have 1 side bigger that the other. The difference is usually slight and gets less noticeable with time.
