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Are CT scans dangerous for children?

I saw an article that said that CT scans in children may increase the risk for leukemia, especially if they're under age 5. I saw this on NPR. Is this really true?
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Does hair grow faster as children age?

Is hair supposed to grow faster as children get older? I know it can take a while for some kids to need haircuts regularly, but my son is 9 and hasn't needed a haircut in a while....
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What is Glue ear?

My 6-year-old daughter has issues hearing things in her left ear. Her pediatrician says that she has glue ear, but she doesn't need any treatment for it at all. What is glue...
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How long are children with chicken pox contagious?

My child has chicken pox, and I know that I should be careful. How long are children with chicken pox contagious?
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Are perms safe for children?

One of my friends is getting her daughter a perm, and she's only four. I feel like she's too young because of the chemicals. Are perms safe for children?
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Could posture cause lower back pain in children?

My son is 10 years old and I noticed that his posture is really bad. He walks with his shoulders slouched and when he plays video games he's often hunched over. He's been also...
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Is general anesthesia safe for infants?

My son will have a surgery under general anesthesia and he's just barely a year older. Is general anesthesia safe for infants? Are there any negative side effects that I need...
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What kind of anesthesia is used for adenoidectomy?

My daughter is 8 years old and is going to have an adenoidectomy because they were enlarged. What kind of anesthesia will be used for the procedure?
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Are blood clots common with leukemia?

My friend's daughter was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and has been coping with childhood leukemia for just a few months. Do leukemia patients have a higher risk of blood...
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Can you test for spina bifida when pregnant?

A member of my family was diagnosed with spina bifida on my maternal side. Not my immediate family though. I'd like to see if it's possible, however, if my baby has it before...
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Are migraines in children serious?

My son's been complaining about migraines for the past few weeks. I treat it like I would treat one of my own, but I don't think children should be having migraines. . . especially...
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Does watching tv before bed cause insomnia?

My daughter watches tv right before she goes to bed. . . well, she sleeps with the tv on. At night, however, she's often really restless and ends up sleeping only a little and...
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Are kidney transplants common in kids with lupus?

My daughter was diagnosed with lupus when she was 13 years old. Now that she's 16 years old, it's been affecting her kidneys quite negatively to the point where the doctor is...
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How quickly does a UTI turn into a kidney infection?

My son had symptoms of a UTI 4 days before it turned into a kidney infection (he kept his symptoms hidden from me). Do UTIs normally turn into kidney infections so quickly?
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How long would an MRI take for a child?

My son needs an MRI for his head at the end of this week, and he's nervous for it. How long does an MRI usually take if it's for the head?
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Are there negative effects of a tonsillectomy?

My daughter is going to have both her tonsils and adenoids removed next week. Are there any negative side effects with this surgery?
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Is dyslexia common in children with autism?

My daughter is low on the autism spectrum but I noticed that she has a few symptoms of dyslexia. She's 5 years old, and I noticed these symptoms while she was writing and reading...
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What kind of doctor should I see for TMJ?

I think my son has TMJ because he keeps cracking his jaw at the oddest of times and he tells me that it feels like his jaw is sliding. He's 15 years old. What kind of doctor...
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Do children get a smaller dose of anesthesia than adults?

My son is going to have anesthesia general anesthesia for his appendectomy. Are the dosages of anesthesia smaller for kids?
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What causes crusty eyes in the morning?

I've noticed that my 6 year old son's eyes are often crusty when he wakes up in the morning. What is causing this?
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