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How much sugar should a kid be limited to every day?

I want to avoid giving my daughter too much sugar. Right now she is 7 years old and I limit it to one cup of juice and one sweet snack a day. What else should I do?

My son is 7 years old and is complaining of a headache. What could it be?

My son is 7 years old and has been complaining of headaches. I got his eyes tested and took him to the doctor, and everything seems normal. What could be the cause of these headaches?...

Relapse tonsillitis

My son has been experiencing a relapse in tonsillitis, bad breath and fevers for the past six months. Why?

My daughter is gaining weight on top but her legs are too lean. Why?

My daughter is 8 years old and is gaining weight in her upper body but her legs look extremely lean. What could be the reason for this?

Are dryfruits okay for 3 year olds or is it too much fat for their bodies to digest?

My daughter is 3 years old and loves to snack on dry fruits. Is it okay, considering her age, or will it cause too much pressure on her liver?

How long does childhood asthma last?

My son is 5 years old and has asthma. The doctor says in most cases with age, asthma gets better. How long does it usually last?

Do natural remedies help in treating strep throat or do you need medicine?

I suspect that my son has strep. We are still going to the doctor, but can natural and home remedies work in treating this problem or is medication always necessary?

When is a fever a cause of concern?

My daughter often gets fever and I often believe it to be her body's immune response to an infection. When is fever a cause of concern?

To stop my child from bleeding is turmeric considered a good option?

I have a growing child and like all kids he falls down and hurts himself. My mother told me to use turmeric to help the bleeding stuff, something her mother used to do. Is this...

Suffering with hives runs in my family.

My 11 month old son is completely covered in a red, blotchy, spot like rash and he is constantly scratching and itching to the point of making himself bleed. He has an underlying...

Is alternative medicine safe for kids when they're 4 years old?

For the past year, my son has been getting a cold and cough frequently. We take him to the doctor every time, and he gets the same treatment. Because these cold are reoccurring,...

My son's fever won't subside. What should we do?

My son has had a fever for the past 2 days. We took him to the doctor the moment it happened, and they diagnosed him with strep. But, he's on antibiotics and nothing is happening....

Can you suggest some home remedies to treat dry cough at night for kids?

My 4 year old wakes up every night due to dry cough which is very disturbing. I don't want to rely on cough syrups. Are there any home remedies that could be more useful?

My daughter has dark circles under her eyes and she is just 3 years old. Why is this happening?

My daughter has dark circles around her eyes at 3 years of age. What could be the reason for this?

My son is prone to eczema in winters. Will it be a lifelong condition?

My son ends up with itchy and dry skin, and has eczema around his ears, mainly in the winter. Will this be a lifelong condition for him or can it be treated with time?

Can a lack of sleep hamper the growth of children?

My daughter barely sleeps. She is now 3 and a half years old and she gets a limited amount of sleep per day, around 4 hours. We are worried, and we tried everything from warm...

How can I treat frequent ear pains in my 5 year old?

My daughter is 5 years old and she keeps getting frequent ear pains. Is there a way to treat this at home?

What can I give my child to gain strength during loose motions?

My son is having loose motions and vomiting. He is currently being treated for it, but he's now becoming very weak and I'm concerned. Is there anything that I can give to him...

Can watching a phone screen for too long cause any problems in my child?

My daughter is 4 years old and watches videos on my mobile phone for a long period of time. I've tried to control it, but she still goes back on it. Can this pose any health...

Is a Zyrtec regimen safe for kids?

I have been giving zyrtec to my daughter as she is highly prone to allergies. She's 11. I just want to know if this is completely safe for her.

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