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Why does my child have a consistent fever?
It is not a fever until temp is 100.4 or above. Some people have a little higher than others especially after 4 pm due to cortisol levels. This is normal
Is it wrong for small children to do yoga?
It is good for her to do stretches and practice with you. However limit back hyperextension and neck hyperextension which can put too much tension on the spinal cord.
My little one is passing extremely watery stools for the last 2 days. Could it be diarrhea?
Have there been any changes in his diet? Is he breast or bottle fed? Did he recently get an oral vaccine? If there is no blood in stools and no vomiting or fever, you can watch. READ MORE
Have there been any changes in his diet? Is he breast or bottle fed? Did he recently get an oral vaccine? If there is no blood in stools and no vomiting or fever, you can watch. If this starts or diarrhea persists longer than a week, see his pediatrician.
Starting on solid foods
At 9 months, he still needs to breast feed or introduce formula at least 24 oz a day. He can pick up soft foods but these will not have enough calcium or calories for his age
Can autism be developed?
The entire cause of autism is not know. There does seem to be a genetic component. There are also other events that play a part. If more was known about the cause, we could READ MORE
The entire cause of autism is not know. There does seem to be a genetic component. There are also other events that play a part. If more was known about the cause, we could probably be more specific with the treatment and
diagnosis. Most children do not develop problems with communication until greater than 1 year old so diagnosis is more common after 2 years old
diagnosis. Most children do not develop problems with communication until greater than 1 year old so diagnosis is more common after 2 years old
My son who is 5 years old is having a ringing sensation in his ears. Is it treatable?
Ringing in the ears has different causes some of which affect the balance. Make sure he is not taking aspirin and get referral to ENT.
My son's fever won't subside. What should we do?
The fever can help kill the bacteria and can take 3 days to fully keep the fever down. How is he acting? If he is unable to drink fluids or is listless he will need to be rechecked. READ MORE
The fever can help kill the bacteria and can take 3 days to fully keep the fever down. How is he acting? If he is unable to drink fluids or is listless he will need to be rechecked.
Had chickenpox as a young child
I think they were trying not to get hot to help with the itching. Chickenpox is highly contagious (95%) and they would not want anyone to go anywhere that they could spread the READ MORE
I think they were trying not to get hot to help with the itching. Chickenpox is highly contagious (95%) and they would not want anyone to go anywhere that they could spread the virus.
As my child grows, what should be her intake of milk?
At her age, she needs about 16 oz of dairy products per day. If she will not drinks milk give a slice of cheese which equals 4 oz dairy yogurt or pudding
Why is my daughter having recurrent abdominal pain?
There are many reasons. The most worrisome if she is loosing weight or has recurrent vomiting. She would need to see Pediatric GI. Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and READ MORE
There are many reasons. The most worrisome if she is loosing weight or has recurrent vomiting. She would need to see Pediatric GI. Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and abdominal migraines and often overlooked and can be treated. If she complains and it causes her to miss activities that she likes to do, you need to pursue further investigation.
When is a good time to introduce regular milk for a baby?
I usually keep a baby on formula or breast milk until a year of age. You can occasionally give food with milk in it to make sure there is no allergy. Sometimes introducing whole READ MORE
I usually keep a baby on formula or breast milk until a year of age. You can occasionally give food with milk in it to make sure there is no allergy. Sometimes introducing whole milk at 9 months makes them not like the taste of formula and then it may be difficult to get them to take formula. Whole milk has too much protein for the kidneys and not enough vitamins at that age
Is the pneumococal vaccine really necessary?
I strongly recommend the prevnar 13 vaccine at 2,4,6,and 12 months to help prevent meningitis, pneumonia, and ear infections. It is a dead vaccine and you cannot catch the illness READ MORE
I strongly recommend the prevnar 13 vaccine at 2,4,6,and 12 months to help prevent meningitis, pneumonia, and ear infections. It is a dead vaccine and you cannot catch the illness from the shot. It is important to have the vaccines early so your baby can make immunity to pneumoccal infections
Should I be concerned over the kind of water my son drinks?
You should check your water system and make sure it has passed lead and heavy metal testing and has passed bacterial tests. If it has passed and no boil water notices and you READ MORE
You should check your water system and make sure it has passed lead and heavy metal testing and has passed bacterial tests. If it has passed and no boil water notices and you do not live in a house with lead pipes, your water should be ok. A brita filter is helpful for removing harmful material without the boiling and using bottled water that bottles go in landfills.
My child refuses to drink milk. Will it cause any health issues for him?
He does not have to have milk if he gets 16 oz of dairy from other sources, such as yogurt, cheese,pudding. etc. If he does not get calcium his bones get weak and he may be READ MORE
He does not have to have milk if he gets 16 oz of dairy from other sources, such as yogurt, cheese,pudding. etc. If he does not get calcium his bones get weak and he may be more likely to have a fracture. You can give calcium supplements.
Can you recommend a safe ointment for diaper rashes?
I like to use A&D ointment to protect the skin or other barrier creams with zinc oxide. You may need to allow the diaper area to air for several minutes a few times a day to READ MORE
I like to use A&D ointment to protect the skin or other barrier creams with zinc oxide. You may need to allow the diaper area to air for several minutes a few times a day to help the healing process.
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Your anemia can also be causing fatigue. Make sure your are getting 8 hours of sleep per night uninterrupted by cellphone. Try to sit near a vent for extra air and eat a high READ MORE
Your anemia can also be causing fatigue. Make sure your are getting 8 hours of sleep per night uninterrupted by cellphone. Try to sit near a vent for extra air and eat a high protein breakfast that will last longer in the day.
How long should children be allowed on the computer?
Too much screen time can cause dry eyes and your child is not getting enough physical activity each day. Try to limit screen time to 1 hour per day and encourage more outside activities READ MORE
Too much screen time can cause dry eyes and your child is not getting enough physical activity each day. Try to limit screen time to 1 hour per day and encourage more outside activities
Is bread safe for toddlers?
Bread is ok to give but tear off small pieces so he does not poke his mouth full and get choked. Offer vegetables also.
Can watching a phone screen for too long cause any problems in my child?
It can cause dry eyes and obesity from not enough physical activity. Put the phone away and play outside with her. She wants to be entertained.
Is a Zyrtec regimen safe for kids?
Zyrtec has been used for many years and is now over-the-counter. It works best when given every day. It does not go to the brains like short acting antihistamines like benadryl READ MORE
Zyrtec has been used for many years and is now over-the-counter. It works best when given every day. It does not go to the brains like short acting antihistamines like benadryl and is very safe.
