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How can children live with just one kidney?

My son's friend is only 8 years old and he lives with just one kidney. I learned that he had to have it removed because of complications that he had when he was just born. My...
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How can I prevent cavities in my child?

My son is 4 years old, and he's very enthusiastic about taking care of his teeth. I have him brush his teeth with me every morning before preschool and every night before bed....
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Can coughing cause blurred vision?

My son is 12 years old. He began complaining of blurred vision immediately after he had a cough. Can coughing cause blurred vision? Is this a sign of a much more serious illness?...
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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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Fever after vaccine. What do I do?

My son just had a vaccine for the chicken pox, and just a day after it, he has a fever. His fever is not high and only 100. 5. Is this normal? What should I do?
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Can children have depression?

My 6-year-old daughter sometimes cries for attention, but I also have noticed that she doesn't play with kids her age at school. Could this be depression? What symptoms do children...
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What asthma symptoms should I look for in my children?

My son is 3 years old, and I think he might be asthmatic because he gets out of breath so easily. What asthma symptoms should I look for in my children?
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By what age should one start their period?

My daughter is 14 and she still hasn't had her first period. By what age should one start their period?
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What are the most common cognitive issues in children?

My 4-year-old son has some sort of learning disorder. He's not learning as quickly as the other kids, and he has some difficulty speaking. I am taking him to see a doctor. What...
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I think my daughter has encopresis. What should I do?

My 4-year-old, I think, has encopresis. She now won't leave the house or put any clothes on. What kind of doctor do I need to see for treatment? And what are some treatment...
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How long can a stomach virus last?

My 10 year old son has been sick and vomiting for 4 days. His doctor told us that he had a stomach virus and that it will pass on his own. But this feels like it's too long....
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How often should my son have his physical exam?

My son's 13 years old, and he also plays sports at his school. Soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, baseball in the spring. Right now, he gets his physical exam from...
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Is it okay to give antibiotics to 1 year old child?

My child had an infection and his doctor prescribed antibiotics, even though he's 1 years old. Is it safe for 1 year old child take an antibiotic?
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Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis?

I want my son to receive a vaccination for tuberculosis. Is there any vaccine for tuberculosis? If yes, how effective is this vaccine today?
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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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How is bronchitis diagnosed?

My son is 12 year old, and he has been coughing for at least a week. What can be the cause? Could this be bronchitis?
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Can peanut allergies go away?

My daughter is 7 years old, and she has a serious peanut allergy. She carries around an Epi-Pen, but I don't want to see her deal with this for the rest of her life. Is this...
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What causes frequent urination in children?

My son is 9 years old, and he has been experiencing frequent urination. What can be the cause?
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What is the treatment for children with Crohn's disease?

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. What are the treatments for someone his age? What are the chances he'll recover from this?
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Can medical cannabis be a treatment for epilepsy?

My son has epilepsy, and is currently being treated with Gabapentin. We want to try other treatments for him. I heard medical marijuana can treat epilepsy. Is this a safe option...
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