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My son does not seem to be growing at the same rate as his classmates

Even though my husband and I are both taller than average, our 6 year old son is not growing at the same rate as his classmates. He is always the smallest and shortest child in...
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How can a speech pathologist help my son?

My son has always had speech problems, and right now, he can't pronounce his r's. How will a speech pathologist help him with his pronunciations?
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What can I do for my son after his surgery for his fractured arm?

My son's fractured arm is not healing properly because of how severe his injury, so now the doctor wants us to go through surgery. After he has the surgery, what should we do...
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When can my daughter play sports again?

My daughter dislocated her shoulder while playing field hockey. Thankfully, she didn't need surgery and the doctor was able to put it back in place. She's going to be in a cast...
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What kind of anesthesia is used for children?

My son needs to have surgery for an infection in his leg. What kind of anesthesia would generally be used for this surgery? Would he need general? We aren't meeting with his...
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My daughter's blood pressure is high while flying. What can I do to help her?

Whenever we fly, my daughter's blood pressure increases and it's a little concerning. Is there anything that I can do that can help her lower her blood pressure? Anything will...
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Can my daughter develop lupus if I have a family history?

I have a family history of lupus, and I'm very scared that my daughter may also have it. She does have some of the symptoms, like joint pain and fatigue, but I do not see any...
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My son needs to have a kidney ultrasound. What should we expect?

My 10 year old son is scheduled to have an ultrasound of his kidneys. What needs to be done in preparation of this test and how can I make it easier for him?
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How long will anesthesia remain in my son's body?

My 14 year old son is being given general anesthesia in order for his doctors to run certain tests. How long will the anesthesia remain in his body?
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How can I help ease my child's asthma symptoms?

My 9 year old son has sudden and severe episodes of wheezing and asthma. He can be fine for days and days, and then suddenly have an asthma attack. What can I do to help ease...
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How do I know if my child's bone marrow transplant is working or not?

My 12 year old son recently received a bone marrow transplant. How will I know if it is working or not?
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What are the risks of brain tumor surgery in a child?

My 7 year old son has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Are there any dangers I should be concerned about regarding the surgery they want to perform on him to remove the tumor?...
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Is intense nausea normal after chemotherapy?

My 8 year old son is undergoing chemotherapy. After each session he gets so nauseous and won't eat or drink for hours for fear of vomiting. Is this kind of nausea normal?
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My daughter is having cleft lip correction surgery. Are there any risks involved with this procedure?

My daughter was born with a cleft lip. She is now 6 months old and has been scheduled for cleft lip correction surgery. Are there any risks that I should be concerned about with...
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Is there any medicine to treat boils?

I am 17 years old and am having a lot of boils all over my face. Is there any medicine to treat these boils?
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Is it safe to give my child a cold shower in case of a high grade fever?

I would like to know is it alright to give my child a cold shower in case he has a high grade fever that is just not going down?
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Can insomnia be psychological?

My 10 year old daughter says she is unable to sleep at night. Could it be a psychological problem or an underlying disease?
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Does a stye in a child need an antibiotic?

My daughter has a stye in her eye. She is just 4 years old. Does it require an antibiotic treatment?
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What is the best way to treat my toddler's ear pain?

My toddler loves being in the swimming pool and often ends up with ear pain after splashing around in the water. The pain comes and goes in both ears. What can I do to ease her...
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My 4 year old has not had an appetite lately. What could be causing this?

My 4 year old daughter is a healthy and happy child, but she has had a very poor appetite in the past week or so. She says she just does not feel hungry. Should I be concerned?...
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