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When is the right time to switch from a pediatrician to a regular doctor?

My son is now 15 years and has been visiting a pediatrician for all check-ups and illnesses. When is the right time to switch him from a pediatrician to a regular internist or...

Can a pediatrician also pierce childrens' ears?

For my daughter, who is now 4 years old, we are looking to pierce her ears. Can this ear piercing be carried out by her pediatrician?

Can my child’s pediatrician also give vaccinations?

Can our pediatrician give vaccinations to my 1 year old or do we need to take our son to a hospital setting?

What is the difference between a child life specialist and a pediatrician?

When a child’s mental well-being is in question, should the child be referred to a child life specialist or the pediatrician?

Is local anesthesia safe for a 4 year old?

My son will be operated next week for a foot abscess. The doctor said it will be done under local anesthesia; is this safe for a 4 year old?

What should I do for my daughter's severe mood swings?

My 14 year old daughter has severe mood swings -- especially around her periods. How can I help her?

Why does my daughter have a habit of keeping in her urine?

My daughter is 4 years old and tends to resist passing urine. She always waits until the last second to go. This often leads to accidents. I also hate to know that she is uncomfortable!...

Can I use dental floss for my 4 year old?

My son is 4 years old. Can I start using dental floss on his teeth as part of his toothbrushing routine?

How is jaundice in babies diagnosed?

I am about to have my first child and have heard about so many babies born with jaundice. What is the way that doctors diagnose jaundice in babies, and what is the treatment?...

Can general anesthesia harm my young child?

My 3 year old daughter needs a procedure on her right lung. Is she too young for general anesthesia? Can it harm her brain or growing process in any way?

My son won't speak to me after his father died. What should I do?

My son's father died a month ago, and my son barely speaks to me since his death. I really don't know what to do, and I feel like it's going on for way to long. Should I take...

How are UTIs in children diagnosed?

My son has pain when urinating, and he also had some blood in his urine. I feel like this is a UTI. How are they typically diagnosed in boys? What tests will be done to confirm...

What causes nose bleeds?

My son often has nose bleeds, and his primary care doctors says that there is no issue with it. Why could he be having so many?

Can chemotherapy radiation harm my child's skin?

My son is undergoing chemotherapy. Can the radiation harm his skin?

How long should iron supplements be given to kids?

Up to what age should iron supplements be given to kids?

My daughter keeps having nightmares. What can we do?

My daughter is constantly having nightmares, and at times wakes up screaming at night. We know that this isn't normal, and we tried to talk to her about it but it's not working....

Is there a therapy that can cure stammering?

My daughter is 5 years old and stammers. Is there any therapy that can help treat her condition?

How long does a sprain take to heal in children?

How long does it usually take for a sprain to heal in children?

Is hand foot mouth disease a recurrent infection in kids?

My daughter was diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth-disease repeatedly from her preschool. Is this usually a recurring infection? What can I do to prevent it?

What is the best way to treat lice in kids?

Lice is going around in my child's school, and my child just got diagnosed with it as well. I have the shampoo and conditioner to treat it. Is there anything else I can do to...

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