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When is a fever considered a medical emergency in a toddler?

My daughter is 19 months old and has been having a minor viral infection for the last 2 days. Yesterday her fever touched 100 and I did a wet sponge treatment along with prescribed...
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My 9 month old baby is not able to digest non-breast milk. What should I do?

My son is 9 months old and I have just started trying to feed him dairy milk. He has diarrhea and sometimes even vomits with this milk. What should I do?
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Is bread safe for toddlers?

My son is just over a year and a half years old and we are experimenting with some solid food. Is soft bread bad for him? When should I introduce bread into the diet? I ate...
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How should I approach constipation in a 7 year old?

My son is 7 years old and is constipated. Are there any stool softeners that are recommended for kids? Or what do you recommend?
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Can you please suggest a diet plan for my six month old baby that will help in weight gain?

My baby is 6 months old but is not gaining weight. I am now starting his solid food diet. Can you suggest an appropriate diet that will aid weight gain? Should I still try to...
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What is the best way to clean ears of a newborn baby?

My baby is 1 month old and I am noticing that he is getting a lot of ear wax. I am scared to clean his ears. What is the best way to clean ears of a newborn baby or should I...
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What should I watch for when Adderall Xr 10 mg medication has stopped

My granddaughter was prescribed Adderall XR 10 mg per day by her doctor and has been on it for a few years. He had a family emergency and has ceased his practice and I cannot...
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I can't tell if it's diarrhea or something else?

So this morning I found that I pooped in my pants while sleeping, and I had a small pain in my stomach. I rushed to the toilet and then brown watery poo came out for about 30...
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When should I be alarmed about my child being obese?

My son is 4 years old and his weight is slightly more than the range specified in his growth chart. Me and my husband are both overweight and I am worried if my son will also...
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Why is my child so hyper?

My daughter is 3 years old and is extremely hyper in nature. While she is extremely intelligent, it is hard to match her energy levels. What could be causing this behavior in...
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How should I help my child with dyslexia?

We found that my daughter, who is 4 years old, has dyslexia. We only know how it would her ability to learn when she would get older, but what can we do to help her? Is dyslexia...
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My son is complaining of frequent headaches. Can I give him medicines?

My son is 4-years-old and has headaches quite frequently. We aren't sure what the issue is, and no matter what we give him (over-the-counter), the headaches do little with helping...
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My son is 7 years old and is getting treated for anal fissures. What will be the effect of this in the long term?

My son is 7 years old and had anal fissures. We had to get him admitted urgently and he underwent surgery. He is now recovering but I am worried. . . what will be the impact...
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Is it okay if my daughter missed certain milestones?

My daughter is 5 months old and has not rolled over. She has not started crawling on the floor. Is it okay if she has missed certain milestones?
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My daughter is 7 years old and is a fussy eater. How can I supplement her nutrition?

My daughter is 7 years old and is extremely fussy about her food. She will not touch vegetables. I am trying my best to get her to eat them - I know it's a matter of time, but...
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If my child is lactose intolerant, will he be weak?

My son is 4 years old, and he has just been diagnosed with lactose intolerance. We're worried though that this will make him weak, physically, and have him fall behind the other...
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Can cough syrups be harming my child?

My daughter is 3 years old and sometimes has a cough at school. I feel worried with the amount of cough syrups that are being given to her. Are these actually harming my child?...
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My 2 year old daughter has been detected with scabies and medication doesn't look like it's helping yet. What should I do?

My daughter is 25 months old and all of a sudden she started itching severely. We discovered it to be scabies and started treatment. We've been using it for a week and followed...
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My daughter is overweight at 8 years old. What should I do?

My daughter is 8 years old and is definitely overweight, based on her height weight chart. What can I do to control her weight?
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At what age can I introduce multivitamins for my child?

My son is 4 years old and is a very fussy eater. I would like to know what is a good age for me to introduce multi vitamins in his routine to replenish his nutritional requirements....
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