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My little one is passing extremely watery stools for the last 2 days. Could it be diarrhea?

My little one is 3 months old. For the last 2 days he has been passing extremely watery stools. Is it diarrhea? Could it be a cause of concern or will it settle down on its...
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What medication can I give my newborn when taking his first flight?

My baby is 2 months old and I am planning to travel to my mother’s place. The travel includes a 2 hour flight. I am extremely worried that his ears could hurt due to the flight...
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What are the symptoms of the flu with children?

My daughter came back from school sniffing her nose. Within about 3 hours she had extremely high fever. The doctor suggested Motrin for it to go down for the next two days, but...
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My daughter had a sudden platelet drop. What should be done?

My daughter is 13 years old. She was having a fever and cold symptoms. The blood showed positive for dengue and her treatment started off immediately. Her platelet count is...
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How effective are lactase enzyme tablets for lactose intolerant people?

My son is 5 years and is suffering from lactose intolerance. I recently came across lactase enzyme tablets for people suffering from lactose intolerance. How effective is this...
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Is it okay for small children to do yoga?

I read somewhere that small kids should not practice yoga. Every time I do yoga, my daughter who is 3 years old joins me very excitedly and does it very well too! She seems to...
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What are the symptoms of dengue in a child?

My daughter came back from school sniffing her nose. Within about 3 hours she had extremely high fever. The doctor suggested Crocin and Meftal P for the next two days. I am...
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My daughter is 2 years old and is highly sensitive to any kind of sound. Is that normal?

My daughter is 2 years old and with any kind of noise she shows extreme sensitivity. She cries every time we use our pressure cooker and mixer, or even when the fan is on. Is...
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My baby has been passing extremely yellow urine. Could it be jaundice?

My baby is 3 months old and her urine is extremely yellow in color. She is not feeding very well either. Could it be a sign of jaundice or something else?
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After a head injury my daughter is not able to speak. What could it be?

My daughter had a serious fall and suffered from a head injury. After this injury she has been unable to speak properly. Is it just a trauma from the fall or something else?...
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How is pneumonia confirmed in a child?

My son is 18 months old and started to wheeze along with cough and cold. The doctors are still trying to diagnose the problem. Could it be pneumonia? How can doctors confirm...
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Is it safe to give antibiotics to a baby for a cough?

I have been recommended antibiotics for my baby’s cough. This is the third time in a month that he is suffering from a cough. Should I still give him the antibiotics? Is there...
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My baby is in her rolling phase. However she didn’t roll for an entire day. Is everything okay?

I have a baby girl who is 5 months old. She is currently on her rolling milestone. However yesterday she didn’t roll or even try to roll for a full day. Is it something to be...
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What is the appropriate age to do a branchial cyst surgery?

I have a 18 month old son who has been diagnosed with a branchial cyst around the location of the thyroid glands. The doctors have been suggesting a surgery. But, is that the...
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My son is 4 years old and is suffering from throat irritation. Could it be a strep throat?

My son is 4 years old and goes to day care. He has been suffering from a severe throat irritation along with pain in the throat. Could it be a sign of strep?
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When should a child be given antibiotics for cough?

My child is 3 years old and goes to school. He often gets infected with a cold and cough. Sometimes the cough is normal while often it is accompanied by a fever. When is the...
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My baby makes a whistling sound when sleeping. What does it mean?

My baby is 3 months old and I have been observing a sleeping sound that comes when she breathes while sleeping that sounds like a whistle. What does this sound indicate and is...
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When can I introduce my baby to packaged milk?

My baby is 8 months old now and I would like to know if this is the right time to introduce him to outside or packaged milk? Is there a test to confirm if the outside milk is...
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My daughter sits in a W position most of the time. Is it really bad for her?

I have read a number of articles that say sitting in W position is bad for the kids. Is that true? I always thought it is a natural position for kids to sit. What are the real...
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Does wheezing in a child indicate asthma?

Every time my son gets has a cough and a cold it ends up with him wheezing severely. Is wheezing a sign of childhood asthma or is it normal in kids when they have cold?
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