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I'm curious. What are some of the most common reasons people need an emergency medicine doctor for?

What are some of the most common conditions or situations where adults or children would need an emergency medicine physician?
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I have a 13 year daughter with swollen joints! Should I take her to a pediatric rheumatologist?

My active and healthy 13 year old daughter has been waking up with swollen joints in both of her hands. The swelling does subside by the afternoon, but the mornings can be very...
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My son has been having bad headaches. His neurologist is sending him to a radiologist. What can we expect next?

My 12 year old son has been complaining of sharp headaches over the last few weeks. I took him to see a pediatric neurologist who is now sending my son to a radiologist for some...
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What are some treatment options for son's hip dysplasia?

My 6 year old son has hip dysplasia. Is surgery the only treatment option, or are there other options we can take to help make his condition better, such as physical therapy?...
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My son had a heart transplant. What will recovery entail?

My son is 8 years old and he recently underwent a heart transplant. How long will it take him to resume life as a normal kid again? Are there any activities or things he will...
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What is the earliest age someone can get braces?

My child whose 7 has very crooked teeth. At what age can he get braces?
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Can a diet help treat my child with ADHD?

My son has ADHD. Is there a specific diet that helps with ADHD?
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My son hurt his back and needs to undergo surgery. Will it affect his future life?

My son whose 14 years old had a nasty fall and hurt his back. He needs to undergo surgery to fix his spine. Will he be able to fully recover?
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My daughter has a persistant fever. What should I do?

My daughter has been having persisting fevers. She was tested for some infectious diseases and malaria but they are negative. When should the next test be?
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Can braces cause injury?

I'm 17 years old and am going to get braces and I am very paranoid about it. Can braces cause any injury during the fitting process? How badly does it hurt? WIll they numb my...
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Can milk cause loose stool in kids?

My child often ends up getting loose stool soon after drinking milk. Why would milk cause this?
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My daughter has pus filed boils around her leg. What could be causing them?

My 8 year old daughter has pus filled boils around her leg. We have shown it to the doctor and he's not sure of the origin. What type of things could cause this?
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Why does my son get a cold after playing in the sun?

My son always seems to get a cold after he is outside all day in the sun. What could cause this?
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My daughter has suddenly lost her appetite. Could it be a hormonal issue?

My 16 year old daughter has suddenly stopped feeling hungry and is losing her appetite. Could it be a hormonal issue?
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My daughter is not passing enough urine. Is this an emergency?

My 2 year old daughter is not passing adequate amounts of urine. Her diaper has only been wet once every day when its usually a few times. She seems to be drinking enough so...
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Is there any vaccine to prevent hand-foot-mouth disease?

My daughter has had two bouts of the hand-foot-mouth disease. Is there any vaccine to prevent it?
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What can I do to prevent my daughter's cold from getting worse?

My 9 year old daughter is home with a bad cold. Lot's of coughing going on, along with stuffiness, mild body aches, and sneezing. Is there anything I can do to prevent her cold...
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My son has been vomiting up nearly everything for 2 days. Should I do a stool test?

My 10 year old son has been vomiting up almost everything the eats for the last couple of days. I took him to the doctor, who said it was a stomach bug and should pass soon....
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Are chocolates bad for my child?

As kids we used to eat a lot of chocolate, however, I hear a lot on the news and from other parents that we shouldn't give them to our children. Why are they so unhealthy? And...
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My daughter breathes through her mouth due to her adenoids problem. Is this okay?

My daughter is 5 years old and gets swollen adenoids. When her adenoids are bothering her she breathes through her mouth -- especially at night. Is this normal?
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