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Is a little vomit after feeding a new born all right?

My baby is 28 days old. I breast feed her and since the last 3 days she has been vomiting some of the milk she consumes while sleeping. I checked with my pediatrician and she...
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How can I help my teenage son deal with failure?

My son is 16 years old and has failed his exams. He has always been a good student, but due to health reasons he has failed his 10th grade standardized exams. All of us are upset,...
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Should my child be going to a physical therapist?

My son is 8 years old and is not as strong as normal kids of his age. His hands and legs lack the right balance that normal children of his age have. His standing position also...
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What is the connection between a topic dermatitis and HRAD?

My son is 5 months old and has atopic dermatitis. In a recent bout of cold he was given nebulazation due to excess wheezing. The doctors said he has hyper reactive airways and...
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Is convulsions in a child during fever okay?

My nephew is 5 months old. After his routine vaccines he got a fever and at night he also had some convulsion. Is it normal or should we bring him to the doctor? He is fine...
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Do preterm babies always have late development issues?

My baby was a premature baby and was in the incubator for 3 weeks. Will it delay her developmental milestones?
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How long should my son be at home with pink eye?

My son has pink eye that he has probably gotten from school. He seems to have recovered, but I still have kept him home for an extra measure. How long do children normally stay...
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My son was given anesthesia before his CT scan and is now drowsy. Is this normal?

My son is 5 years old and he had to undergo a CT scan to help the doctors understand the lung infection he is suffering from. It has been about 4 hours since his scan and he is...
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Is there a medicated treatment for head lice?

My children have been missing school a lot due to head lice problem. It seems to keep coming back. I've been using the recommended shampoo, but is there something else that could...
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I have a new pet at home and a baby of 2 years. Are there any precautions to be taken?

I have a new pet dog at home (he is 8 months old) and my baby is 2 years old now. Are there any health precautions to be taken with respect to my child?
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My daughter is born with a cleft lip. What does its treatment involve?

My daughter has a cleft lip, and we are consulting doctors about her treatment. But, I feel that I need a second opinion on what the treatment should involve. What do you think...
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Can diapers cause UTI in children?

My daughter is 3 years old and goes to preschool. She still wears a diaper to school which I change after 2 hours. But, she has recently developed a UTI. Could it be due to...
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My daughter is 1 month old and her stool is starting to look different. Should I be concerned?

My daughter is 1 month old and today she passed darker stools than normal. I know this can sometimes happen in babies however I just don’t want to take a chance. Should I be...
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My 5 days old baby is throwing up the milk she drinks. What should I do?

My baby is about 5 days old and she is throwing up the milk that she consumes even after burping. Is it normal?
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My son's permanent teeth are growing crooked. Should I take him to an orthodontist?

My son's permanent teeth are now coming. However, they are not growing in line and seem crooked. Should I take him to an orthodontist? Or will the dentist be able to tell?
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Is it okay if my baby has swallowed Vaseline?

Yesterday evening, my daughter ate up almost half bottle of Vaseline. I am not sure if it is a cause of concern, but she has been complaining of a stomach ache for the past hour...
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What are the key pros and cons of circumcision in kids?

The other day I read an article about how circumcision can help in maintaining hygiene in boys and also prevent infections. What are the pros and cons of the procedure?
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Can children skip a few milestones as they are growing up?

My daughter is 8 months old and has not crawled at all. However, she is trying to stand up and even takes a few steps forward. Is it okay if she is missing the crawling milestone?...
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I believe my son has ADHD. How can I tell for sure?

My son is 1 and a half years old and as I am observing his mannerisms and behavior, I have a feeling that he may have ADHD. The thought itself is worrying me. Are there symptoms...
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My son wants to start weight training at 15 years. Is it safe?

My son is a growing teenager and is currently 15 years. He is already athletically built but wants to now get into weight training to join his school's wrestling team. Is it...
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