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What else can I do to help my son's muscular dystrophy?

After he was born, my son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He's currently on drugs that are still in their clinical trials, and while he's shown some progress,...
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Do boys have different UTI symptoms?

I feel like my son has a UTI, but I'm not really sure since all he really is complaining about is burning when he urinates and abdominal pain. I'm well aware of the symptoms of...
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What can I do for my child's separation anxiety?

My child has really bad anxiety whenever I try to leave for work, and sometimes, even just the room. I was thinking about classes to help with it, but I'm not sure about how effective...
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Should I be concerned about the Tide Pod challenge?

I caught my son and his friends doing the "Tide Pod" challenge. Luckily, I caught them mid-taping and I immediately sent all of his friends home and dealt with my son. I don't...
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How long does a speech therapy session last?

My daughter has to go to speech therapy after being diagnosed with autism. She hasn't gone yet because I still need to make the first appointment (we were just referred a few...
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Can a chiropractor help me with my child's GERD?

My child is 3-years-old, and has issues with acid reflux. The doctor has given us some recommendations to help her, but I'm mostly interested in chiropractic care for her. My...
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Is it easy to misdiagnose strep throat as tonsillitis?

My son had strep throat, and is now being treated for it. However, before he was diagnosed by his pediatrician as having tonsillitis, which I feel is a long shot because you usually...
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Does insomnia affect my child's schooling?

I think my daughter has insomnia. She stays up all night and takes naps throughout the day when she's home. I haven't heard anything from her school about her falling asleep...
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What are the best ways to strengthen my child's bones?

My son has a deficiency in calcium, and his pediatrician wants him to be on calcium supplements since I can't get him to have enough dairy. Obviously, this is going to affect...
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What are some common side effects kids can get from anesthesia?

My daughter needs to have an appendectomy next week, and is going to be under general anesthesia. I discussed the details with her surgeon and anesthesiologist--risks and complications,...
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How are children usually given anesthesia?

My son has a tonsillectomy scheduled for next week, and is going to be given anesthesia. He's petrified of needles, however, so I'm worried that he would get scared if the anesthesia...
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How can I manage my son's type 1 diabetes while he's at school?

My son has type 1 diabetes, and I'm worried about how well his school nurse would monitor this condition. Is there anything I should tell his nurse so I can be sure it's managed...
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My daughter has asthma and wants to start playing basketball. Is it a good idea?

My daughter was diagnosed with asthma over two years ago, and it's finally being managed after going through a few inhalers and nebulizers. Now, she wants to start playing basketball....
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My son is 3-years-old and isn't talking. What should I do?

My son is 3-years-old and he didn't say his first word yet at all. He's making small noises, but that's about it. Is there anything that we can do to help him? And also, could...
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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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What's physical therapy like for kids?

My daughter needs to have physical therapy to regain her strength after a cheerleading injury. What would physical therapy be like for her?
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Why should I have my son go to a pediatric radiologist?

My son needs to have a CT scan, but instead of going to a regular radiologist, his doctor referred us to a pediatric radiologist. What would a pediatric radiologist do differently?...
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How is sleep apnea diagnosed in children?

My daughter has been snoring so loudly and sometimes I can hear her choke throughout the night. I think it could be sleep apnea, since I recognize the symptoms from my father....
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What is an adjustment like for a child?

I'm thinking about taking my daughter to get her back adjusted because she does a lot of sports and has some pain in her lower back. She's only 12-years-old, but I think an adjustment...
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What are the chances that my child will have sickle cell anemia?

Both my husband and I have the sickle cell anemia gene, and now I'm pregnant. This pregnancy was completely unplanned and now I'm starting to worry that my child will have the...
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