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Can a lack of sleep hamper the growth of children?
Is she taking naps during the day? if so, stop this and see if she will sleep longer. Only 4 hours of sleep is abnormal and she may need a sleep study.
My son is 7 years old and is getting treated for anal fissures. What will be the effect of this in the long term?
If the underlying cause is treated, he should improve. If he has chronic constipation stay on miralax and high fiber diet. But if he inflammatory bowel disease, the fissures READ MORE
If the underlying cause is treated, he should improve. If he has chronic constipation stay on miralax and high fiber diet. But if he inflammatory bowel disease, the fissures may reoccur.
What is the best way to clean ears of a newborn baby?
Clean to other ear with a moist warm cloth. Do not stick anything in the ear canal. This pokes the wax in and can injure the ear canal. The wax will fall out on its on.
My son is complaining of frequent headaches. Can I give him medicines?
A 4 year old should not have chronic headaches without further investigation. I have seen migraines and other recurrent headaches at this age but it is not common. Make sure READ MORE
A 4 year old should not have chronic headaches without further investigation. I have seen migraines and other recurrent headaches at this age but it is not common. Make sure you have had his vision checked and get a through checkup instead of giving chronic pain meds at this age.
How should I help my child with dyslexia?
Dyslexia is lifelong but she can be taught in a way to overcome this. 1 in 10 children have dyslexia and testing for this and implementing ways to teach children with dyslexia READ MORE
Dyslexia is lifelong but she can be taught in a way to overcome this. 1 in 10 children have dyslexia and testing for this and implementing ways to teach children with dyslexia are more mainstream now.
Why is my child so hyper?
At 3 years old it is still common to have hyperactive behavior and short attention span. If she is easy to catch on to things, she may be bored with less stimulating activities. READ MORE
At 3 years old it is still common to have hyperactive behavior and short attention span. If she is easy to catch on to things, she may be bored with less stimulating activities. Avoid caffeine products and high simple sugar foods
What should I watch for when Adderall Xr 10 mg medication has stopped
At her age, the adderall is a small dose and it was the extended release so she only gets a little at a time. With it stopped suddenly she may be irritable for 3-4 days then again READ MORE
At her age, the adderall is a small dose and it was the extended release so she only gets a little at a time. With it stopped suddenly she may be irritable for 3-4 days then again become hyperactive or easily distracted. Keep a close eye on her school performance, if her grades plunge she may need the meds more than she thinks.
I can't tell if it's diarrhea or something else?
Have you been constipated? Sometimes watery liquid can come around a large stool that is further up and blocking the passage so only liquid can come through. While you were asleep READ MORE
Have you been constipated? Sometimes watery liquid can come around a large stool that is further up and blocking the passage so only liquid can come through. While you were asleep the rectum can relax and let the liquid out. If not you could have a stomach virus or diarrhea from certain foods. If it persists you would need to be checked.
Does wheezing in a child indicate asthma?
Wheezing more than 3 times in a year is usually a sign of asthma if it responds to
albuterol. It is not normal for a child to wheeze.
albuterol. It is not normal for a child to wheeze.
Is it okay for small children to do yoga?
Some stretching is good but you do not want to hyperextend her back or neck.
How long should my son be at home with pink eye?
1-2 days until eyes are no longer draining
Is a little vomit after feeding a new born all right?
As long as she is gaining weight well a moist burp is normal
Can you please recommend the right formula for a 3 year old?
Pediasure 8 to 16 oz a day can usually give a boost to the 3 year old slow grower. He does not need infant formula.
Are homeopathic medicines safe to be given to kids below 5 years?
I do recommend a vitamin with extra vitamin c and good handwashing. If she was not in daycare or around many children she may be getting normal childhood viruses for which antibiotics READ MORE
I do recommend a vitamin with extra vitamin c and good handwashing. If she was not in daycare or around many children she may be getting normal childhood viruses for which antibiotics are not helpful.
Should kids also have 5 small meals a day?
Since she is not gaining adequately and overeating when she eats, She may need to be reminded to eat even before she is hungry. Most children eat 3 meals and 2 snacks but small READ MORE
Since she is not gaining adequately and overeating when she eats, She may need to be reminded to eat even before she is hungry. Most children eat 3 meals and 2 snacks but small amounts each time.
Is snoring in children normal?
If she is not pausing in her sleep and color is good she may have mild enlargement of tonsils or adenoids and these get smaller in adolescence. Just watch for now.
6-month-old itchy scalp: Is this cradle cap?
If it mainly in the scalp it probably is cradle cap. Moisturize skin and scrape up scales with soft brush. You can also give benadryl liquid 1 ml every 6 hours if itching. READ MORE
If it mainly in the scalp it probably is cradle cap. Moisturize skin and scrape up scales with soft brush. You can also give benadryl liquid 1 ml every 6 hours if itching. Cortisone should be used sparingly and only for a week at a time
How can I distinguish between a strep throat infection and a sore throat in my 3 year old?
He would need a strep test. Even pus pockets not necessarily mean strep. Strep needs to be treated to prevent complications like rheumatic heart disease.
Is sitting in the W position really bad for children?
It can cause intoeing or pigeon toed. This is hard to correct later on. Try to encourage her to sit with her legs out.
My baby has small bumps all over her forehead. What are they?
This is usually erythema toxicum a normal rash that lasts about 2 weeks and can spread to other parts of the body. You do not need to put anything on them
