1. Home
  2. Questions
popular topics

Popular Topics

Have a Question?
Ask a Doctor Online for Free

ASK NOW

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?
2 Answers

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....
2 Answers

Does the painless vaccines have the same efficacy as the normal ones?

I am very confused if I should opt for painless vaccines for my baby or not, since there is a lot of debate on the efficacy of the painless vaccines. Please guide me on this....
1 Answer

My 9 year old son wheezes a lot and requires frequent nebulizer treatment. Will this impact his health in the long run?

My son is 9 years old and since he was 5, he's had a problem with wheezing. We have to often give him nebulizerr treatment. Will frequent treatment have an impact on his health...
3 Answers

Is powdered husk safe for kids of 8 years to relieve constipation?

My son is 8 years old and has constipation. He often forgets to drink an adequate amount of water. Should I give him some Psyllium Husk to relieve this constipation?
3 Answers

My daughter is complaining about a burning sensation while passing urine. What should I do?

My daughter is 7 years old and has been complaining of a burning sensation while urinating. What should I do? Should I tell her to drink more water to prevent this pain, or could...
1 Answer

Can chickenpox spread through breast milk?

I am a 31 year old woman and I have a baby who is 7 months old. I recently had a bout of the herpes zoster infection that left a patch on my back. The doctor asked me to completely...
1 Answer

Can probiotics be given to kids who are around 6 years old?

I have a son who is 6 years old, and he often complains of acidity and stomach burning. Can I start him on probiotic drinks to ease his stomach condition?
2 Answers

Can anesthesia interact with breast milk?

I am 29 years old and I have a baby who is 1 years old. I recently underwent a DNC for which I was given anesthesia. Can I breastfeed him again, or should I wait a little while?...
12 Answers

How can I treat persistent cough in my little one?

My son is 5 years old and is constantly suffering from a cough. I have tried different forms of medications but it just keeps coming back. What should I do?
2 Answers

Aggressive and Defiant Behavior

Is it common for a 4 year old child diagnosed with ASD and ADHD to be sometimes aggressive (hit, pinch, slap, kicks when upset) and defiant (screams and back talking) toward his...
5 Answers

My son is 2 months old and tends to poop once every 4 days. The doctor says its normal but I am worried.

My son is 2 months old and he is only on my milk. While all his other activities seem to be normal, he poops once in 4 days and I am extremely worried about it. The doctor says...
5 Answers

Does sleeping with a bottle cause a problem?

My 2 month old baby tends to sleep with the bottle in his mouth. Is this a bad habit?
5 Answers

6 month old not getting enough ounces

I am a first time mom and super nervous. My 6 month recently started not wanting the bottle. I am fighting with her to give her a couple ounces at a time and can get 20 oz...
3 Answers

How are hot water burns treated in toddlers?

Yesterday, while bathing my 2 year old son, some hot water fell on his hand. How will this burn be treated on my little one? Please, any advice would help. We aren't sure of...
2 Answers

6-month-old itchy scalp: Is this cradle cap?

My 6 month old has been itching her scalp for a while now. Most recently it started keeping her up at night. The pediatrician said she doesn't think it is cradle cap, but I...
2 Answers

Does a rabies vaccine affect a child's health in the future?

My son recently had a rabies injection immediately after being bit by a stray dog. Can this vaccine effect his health in the future?
1 Answer

Until how many years should a child be given Polio vaccines?

My son is 7 years old and since he was 5 years old, we have not given him the polio drops over the past 2 years. Is this okay? He has been given the drops until he was 5 years...
3 Answers

How can I distinguish between a strep throat infection and a sore throat in my 3 year old?

My son is 3 years old and is down with a fever and severe throat pain. He is unable to eat or gulp anything. Is it a sore throat or a strep throat infection?
3 Answers

Is snoring in children normal?

My daughter is 5 years old and has been snoring since she was 3 years old. It doesn't appear to be interrupting her sleep and her breathing still sounds normal. Is this normal...
5 Answers

Questions by Specialty

Search