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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...

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...

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...

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?

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?...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?

My son has constipation issues for the last 3 months. What natural foods can I give him?

My son is having severe constipation issues for the last 3 months. Given his food habits are still the same what could be the reason behind this issue? Are there any recommended...

My son is having lower back pain at night. What could be the reason for this?

My son is 8 years old and he is complaining of lower back pain every night. What could be the reason behind this pain? Could it be something serious?

Is nebulization safe? How does it work?

Every time my child gets a bout of coughs along with a slight wheeze, the doctor suggests nebulization for some quick relief. Is it safe to give nebulization frequently? How...

My baby is 4 months old and has not passed stools for the last 4 days. What should I do?

I have a 4 month old baby. She has not passed stools for the last 4 days and I am extremely worried. What should I do to help her?

Is stretching before working out important for children as well

I have a son who is now 9 years old. He has just started running for marathons, and is working out everyday for the same. Before workouts should he be stretching just like adults...

Can I give OTC cough syrups to my 9 month old baby?

My baby is 9 months old and is suffering from cough. He doesn’t seem to have fever or any other problem except for the cough. Is it safe to give OTC cough syrup to a 9 month...

My 1 month old baby sleeps for long hours and even doesn’t wake up for feeds unless woken up. Is it normal?

My baby is 1 month old and she is a full term healthy baby weighing 3 kgs. I am a first time mother and would like to know for how long can a baby sleep in a day? My baby sleeps...

How can i decrease my child’s anxiety about school?

My son is 3 years old and has just started school. It has been a month since he started school, but the anxiety about going to school hasn't decreased at all. The moment he sees...

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