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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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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....
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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...
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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?
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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?...
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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?
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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...
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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...
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