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How do 'growing pains' work?

My daughter has 'growing pains' in her legs that keep her awake at night. I just don't understand what's happening medically? Can you explain?
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Do vestibular exercises work?

My youngest son is 14-years-old and he has a lot of trouble with balance and dizziness. Our family doctor recommended vestibular exercises. Do these work?
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How are children affected by abandonment?

My husband and I are raising my sister's child that she abandoned when she was a baby. We would like to be prepared for any psychological issues that are down the road. How are...
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Is Risperdal safe for young kids?

My 8 year old daughter was examined by a psychiatrist who said that she had ADD. She wants to treat our daughter with Risperdal, but we both want to make sure it's the right step...
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Does my son need any more vaccines after hepatitis vaccine?

My son is going to get the vaccine for hepatitis. I realize he'll need more vaccines in the future, but I want to know if he'll need multiple doses of this vaccine after the...
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Is the Juul just as addictive as cigarettes?

I found out that my daughter uses a Juul (e-cigarette) and thinks that it's a "cool" thing to use. But i'm trying to tell her that these e-cigarettes are just as bad as cigarettes....
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Why is my teenager so aggressive with me?

My son is 16 years old, and lately he has been really aggressive with both me and my husband. We're not sure why. He doesn't listen to us at all, he goes out without asking if...
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What causes osteosarcoma in adolescents?

My friend's daughter has osteosarcoma, and she's only 14 years old. What are her chances of survival, and how is this form of cancer caused in teens?
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What causes teens to have headaches and attention loss?

My 14-year-old daughter has periodic headaches and bloody noses. She also has issues with attention. I noticed that it's hard for her to focus on just one thing. What could...
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Can mono cause developmental issues?

My adolescent daughter is 15 years old. She has been bedridden with a case of mono for almost 10 days. Can it cause some kind of serious developmental issues?
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My daughter's periods are irregular. Is it normal?

My daughters periods are irregular, and she's 16 years old. Sometimes they're very short or last for more than two weeks. And sometimes she gets them every other month. I understand...
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What should I do if my teen acts spoiled?

My daughter is 13 and her behavior is. . . very entitled. I think that's the right way to word it. I'm not sure what we can do to change her behavior, because she wasn't always...
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Daughter's first break-up, how do I help her?

I'm a single dad, and my daughter is 16-years-old and is experiencing her first break-up. Her and this boy have been dating for a year, actually, and even though it was a high...
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Do antibiotics always work for children with peptic ulcers?

My daughter was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer and was prescribed with antibiotics. It's been a couple of weeks and we're now at the end of her antibiotic pack, but she's still...
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Is my daughter too young for antidepressants?

My daughter is a teenager, 15-years-old. I've been having her go to a psychiatrist once she started showing symptoms of depression and had expressed suicidal thoughts. I'm happy...
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My son is pretty sedentary. What should I do?

My son spends most of his time playing video games and being in his room. He's pretty sedentary, and I think he's gaining a lot of weight because of it since he barely exercises....
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Can an internist also specialise in other medical areas, such as endocrinology or nephrology?

Are there any internists that have a specific specialization? I always thought their range of practice was pretty general.
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Is there a medication for wet dreams

I'm fourteen years old, and I'm getting wet dreams quite frequently. It's a little embarrassing. Is there a medication to just. . . stop them?
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What can we do to improve immunity in kids?

Are there any natural products or home remedies that are proven effective in improving children's immune system?
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What is the treatment for acne in teenagers?

How can I help my daughter treat her acne? Are there any natural remedies?
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