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How can I prepare my child for anesthesia?

My child needs to have surgery for his gallbladder and will be under general anesthesia. What is the best way to prepare my child for the anesthesia?
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Can anemia be dangerous for a newborn?

The doctor told my friend that his son is anemic, and he's just a newborn. Is this a life-threatening condition for a newborn? I know adults and older children can manage and...
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What vaccines can be harmful to children?

Are vaccines potentially harmful or are they not? Is it true that some carry a risk of autism? I don't want to give my child any vaccines that carry the risk, and that he doesn't...
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Is it safe for a child to take melatonin supplements?

My 9 year old son has sleeping problems, and stays up a majority of the night. I thought that maybe it's just him being a kid, but it's becoming a serious issue. Should I consider...
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Is an MRI scan safe for children?

My son is 9 year old and needs to have a head MRI with contrast after taking a really bad fall that caused a concussion. He has a severe headache and his symptoms seem like they're...
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How can I tell if my baby has speech problems?

I think my baby has speech problems. Right now, she's only making sounds but she's also a little over 2 years old. I feel like she should be talking. Should I continue to wait?...
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What happens during a pediatric urology follow up?

My son had surgery to fix a bladder defect when he was first born, but now he's going for his first follow up. Would this follow up be invasive? What should we expect? He needed...
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What is the best way to treat pneumonia symptoms?

My son is 5 years old and was diagnosed with pneumonia. His doctor prescribed him azithromycin to help treat it. Is there anything that I should do, alongside his prescription,...
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Should a disability advocate attend all of our meetings with son's school?

My son goes to public school and has muscular dystrophy. He doesn't yet need a wheelchair full-time, but it's going to happen eventually. However, when we bring concerns up to...
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What can I do to make my son comfortable with this CT scan?

My son needs to have a CT scan on his head, but I can tell he's a little nervous. He also isn't a fan of tight spaces. Is there anything that I can do, or that the technician...
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Can chiropractic care help my baby's fussiness?

My daughter is a very fussy baby, and gets so irritable easily. Normally, I suck it up and deal with it, but it's making me lose my patience a lot easily. My friend suggested...
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What to do if a 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degrees?

My 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degree, and I know that a high fever is common in kids this young. I gave him Motrin to see if the fever goes down--should I take him...
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Is there any medication for colic?

If my child has colic, what should I do for him? Are there any medications for it, or home remedies? My mom told me to try gripe water for my child but I've never heard of it....
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What are the home remedies for a pulled muscle?

Are there any home remedies for a pulled muscle? My son hurt himself while playing with his friends, and the muscle on his leg is strained.
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When should children have skin tags removed?

My three year old son was born with a prominent skin tag next to his eye. Should we get it removed? The doctors say it is cosmetic issue, so it is really our choice.
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What causes bedwetting in older children?

My child is 9 and still wets his bed--I think he's too old for this. Any ideas on what could be causing this? Should I be taking him to a doctor?
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Would an absent father affect my daughter's mental health?

Since we separated, my daughter's father has been in and out of her life. Sometimes, he'll be around for a while, other times he'll disappear for months at a time--not even call...
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What should I do to help my child recover from surgery?

My son is going to have his adenoids and tonsils taken out next week, and I'm worried about the pain and soreness that he might feel after his surgery. What can I do to help him...
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Are MRIs safe for infants?

My daughter is only 2-years-old and is going to get an MRI because she's been experiencing these strange headaches. While, of course, I want to know why these headaches are happening,...
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How can chiropractors help my son's ADHD?

My son has ADHD, and is taking Adderall to treat it--but while it works, I'd rather him try some alternative therapies alongside of it. My friend actually suggested taking him...
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