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How do you cure ear fungus?

I'm pretty sure my 3-year-old daughter has an ear fungus. How is ear fungus treated?
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What causes a black line in the finger nail?

My teenage daughter has a black line going from the cuticle of her thumbnail to the tip of it. She doesn't know how she got it though, and I asked her if she drew on it or something....
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When should I introduce gluten to child's diet?

My daughter is almost a year old and we haven't introduced her to any gluten foods yet. . . out of fear that she'd get a reaction. Do you think we should introduce it now?
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Why would a child be inattentive?

My son, aged 9, is off in his own world all the time. He doesn't even respond to his name unless I call it multiple times. What causes children to be inattentive?
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How long does chiropractic treatment take to work for kids?

My son is 13 years old and will be getting an adjustment to help improve his issues of sleeping. Will the effects of the adjustment be instant?
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When is it appropriate to speak to my school's social worker?

My daughter is getting bullied at school. She's 13 years old, and doesn't have many friends, and this other girl is spreading viscous rumors about her that are ruining her self-esteem....
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Is strep throat a reason for an emergency visit?

I think my son has strep throat but the doctor's office is closed on the weekend. Do you think strep throat is serious enough for the ER? Or should I wait until his regular doctor...
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How are child coma patients managed in hospital?

My friend's daughter is in the hospital and is in a coma as well. This happened ever since a car accident last month, where my friend and her husband were injured. How are child...
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What can I do to have my son sleep on more of a schedule?

My son needs to have a sleeping schedule. He goes to bed way too late, and while he does get up for school, he's really tired. I want him on a sleeping schedule so that he isn't...
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What causes daily earaches?

My 10 year old daughter's ears ache almost every day, but otherwise she seems healthy. No other symptoms. What could be causing this?
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What is balanitis?

My 13-year-old boy was just examined by his pediatrician who said he was developing balanitis, which I never heard of. He said it was a hygiene issue. Is it serious?
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Is PCOS serious in kids?

My daughter is only 15 years old and she was diagnosed with PCOS. I never knew that this was a disorder that kids can have, and thought it was mainly adults. Will this cause...
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How can I maintain my child's health?

My daughter is 5 years old, and naturally I want to make sure that she has the best of everything. Do you have some tips for me for the best ways to maintain her health?
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What causes an infant to cough?

My 11 month old infant just developed a cough that is only getting better very slowly. What's causing this? Should I take her to a doctor?
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Why is my child always eating?

My son is 7, and a healthy size and weight, but he can't stop eating. He eats adult portions, and never feels full. What's wrong with him?
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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 it possible for kids to have OCD?

I think my daughter has OCD. She gets very obsessive with her routines and how things appear. Like pencils need to be in a certain way, or if she doesn't do this at a certain...
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Is open MRI as good as closed?

My son is terribly claustrophobic and my doctor has him scheduled for a closed MRI scan. I heard of open MRIs and I feel like this would be a lot better for him. Are open MRIs...
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Do kids need an endoscopy for celiac disease?

We aren't sure if my son has celiac disease or a sensitivity to gluten. Does he definitely need an endoscopy if celiac disease is suspected, or is there another way of diagnosis?...
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What's the difference between pathologist and pediatric pathologist?

My son is 14 years old, and he is being tested for anemia. His pediatrician referred him to a pediatric pathologist rather than a regular one. Is there a huge difference between...
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