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What age do baby teeth usually fall out?

My son is 5 years old and his bottom tooth is starting to feel loose. Is it too early for them to fall out, or is this around the right age?
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My baby has been diagnosed with nursing bottle caries. What is it?

My baby has been diagnosed with nursing bottle caries. What causes this and how will this be treated?
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When should I give Tylenol to my child and when should I switch to ibuprofen?

I have two medications that I use to treat my child's fever, Tylenol and ibuprofen. Should I prefer to use one over the other?
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Is a CT scan for a 3 year old safe?

My daughter is 3 years old and has been advised to have a CT scan. Is this safe for a child her age?
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Is being underweight bad?

My daughter is underweight, and no matter what she eats she doesn't gain a single pain. I know that this could be that she has a great metabolism-but she's below the average BMI...
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How much water should kids be drinking?

I have a son who is 4 years old, and he barely drinks any water. I try to give it to him, but my husband lets him do whatever he wants, like drinking soda or other drinks packed...
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When is an antibiotic absolutely necessary for children?

My child is sick often. He typically comes down with a mild cold or flu, which he gets from school. Our doctor almost never gives him antibiotics, unless he sees that he's not...
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What are the best vitamin supplements to give my child?

I am wondering what vitamin supplements are best to give to my 8 year old son.
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Can a neurological condition cause my child to hallucinate?

I feel like my child has been hallucinating, because of the amount of times he's claimed that things are happening when they aren't. I know there are a lot of conditions that...
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What does fibromyalgia look like in a child?

My daughter is 14 years old and claims she has fibromyalgia after reading up on it online. She says she nearly has all of the symptoms--and I'm really unsure of what to do....
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My daughter says one of her friends is being hit by her parents. What should I do?

My daughter came home from school the other day and told me what her friend has said to her that her parents hit her. I know her parents and they're lovely people, I wouldn't...
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My son still can't pronounce his "r's" properly. Would therapy help him?

My son always had issues with his speech and the school recently recommended speech therapy to help him. He can't pronounce his "r's" properly, in particular. Would therapy really...
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Is surgery really needed for kidney stones?

My son has kidney stones that are, apparently, too large to pass. He's in so much pain and I'm not sure how I can really help him. I can't watch it any more. Is surgery really...
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How do I know if my child has pink eye or allergies?

I've always thought that pink eye and eye allergies (like puffy red eyes) look similar to one another. How should I distinguish the two from one another?
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What could be causing babinski reflexes in my 3 year old daughter?

My 3 year old daughter often experiences babinski reflexes. What could be causing this, and is it normal?
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What should be done for a low grade fever?

My son has had a low grade fever for 2 days now. Is there anything I can do at home to break his fever?
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My daughter has all of her baby teeth in. What should I bring her to dentist?

I noticed that all of my daughter's teeth came in already. Should I plan to bring her to the dentist soon? Or do I wait until she has her adult teeth?
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What is the treatment for warts in children?

My son is 5 years old and I have noticed a few warts on his hands. How can these be treated? Can they spread to other parts of the body?
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What can I do to help ease my child's asthma?

My 6 year old daughter has severe asthma. It seems we have tried everything, and it is really affecting her quality of life as she cannot play like other children. Is there anything...
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Can my child get hand foot mouth disease more than once?

My daughter recently had hand, foot, mouth disease. Is this something that you only get once, or can it reoccur?
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