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Can you get a fever without an infection?

Can a child get high grade fever without any traces of infection in the body?
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Is an MRI of the brain safe for children?

The doctor has asked us to do an MRI scan for my child. Is there an alternative to this test? Can MRI radiation be harmful to my child?
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What is a safe laxative for a 5 year old?

My son has been constipated for the last 2 days, and his doctor told us to wait it out. Is there a laxative that is safe to give a 5 year old?
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How long does it take for bronchitis to go away?

My son has had bronchitis for about 3 weeks now. Even after completing his medication he still has some symptoms. How long does it normally take for bronchitis to go away?
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Why is my daughter getting a fever without any infection?

My 8 year old daughter has had a fever for the last 2 days without any evident infection. We had the tests done which seem to be negative. What could be wrong?
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Is a WBC count of 4,500 in a 3 year old concerning?

My 3 year old daughter has the flu, and we had some tests done. The blood test report indicated a WBC of 4,500. The doctor said it is fine, but I feel nervous. Should I be concerned?...
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When is fever in a child worrisome?

My baby is 2 months old and he has gotten a fever twice in these past two months, which makes me very worried. But the doctors say that this is somewhat normal, especially because...
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Can I feed water to my 3 month old baby?

My mom has been advising me that we shouldn’t give water to a baby until they're six months. But I just feel it is so hot that he may need some water. Is it safe to give my 3...
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My baby had cardiac surgery. What precautions should I take?

My baby underwent a cardiac surgery when he was 2 months old. He is now recovering and ready to be discharged. What precautions should I be taking for him?
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My child has juvenile arthritis. Is there a possibility it will improve with age?

My son is 3 years old now and was born with juvenile arthritis. We are currently treating him with steroids and medications. Will this be a lifelong condition for him? What...
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What is the treatment for impetigo for a 4 year old child?

My son is 4 years old and has impetigo. What would be the most effective treatment?
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My daughter talks with a lisp. Can this be corrected?

My daughter makes a hissing sound when she talks, sort of like a lisp. Can this issue be corrected with treatment?
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My son has fibrous dysplasia in his left leg. What should we do to treat it?

My 15 year old has been recently diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia in his left leg and we aren't sure where we should start with treatment. Our doctor has only suggested that we...
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Why is my child's body always so hot?

My daughter is 3 years old but I feel like her body is always very hot. Is this normal? What could be causing this?
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Will my son require anesthesia before his CT scan?

My son is 2 years old, and his doctor would like him to have a CT scan after hurting his head. Will he be put under anesthesia for the scan?
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My son's leukocyte count is high. What does it mean?

A recent blood test indicated that my son's leukocyte count is quite high. What does it mean? Should I be worried about this?
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What does an increased platelet count in my child mean? Is it a reason for worry?

My son has been experiencing fatigue and headaches and the doctor has sent us to get blood work since he believed that this was a little abnormal. Once the results came back,...
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My baby's head is bigger than my son's was at birth. Should I be worried?

My baby was born with a big head, bigger than my other son, and it continues to be the same way as he gets older. He's 2 now. Is it something that I need to worry about?
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Can a 3 year old take zyrtec?

Is there a safe dosage of zyrtec that I can administer to a toddler who is 3 years old in case of an allergic reaction?
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According to my latest scan, my baby is huge. Will it cause any problems in my delivery?

My recent ultrasound showed that I have a huge baby. Will it cause any issues in my delivery?
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