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Can diapers cause urinary infection?
Usually the diaper pulls the moisture away from the urethra and should not cause infection. When she has soiled and you are wiping her wipe from the front to the back to keep READ MORE
Usually the diaper pulls the moisture away from the urethra and should not cause infection. When she has soiled and you are wiping her wipe from the front to the back to keep bacteria in the stool from getting in the urethral area.
How are hot water burns treated in toddlers?
Put hand in cool water and apply neosporin with lidocaine to help the pain. Keep hit water heater < 120 degrees so there will be no accidental burns from the faucet.
My baby makes a whistling sound when sleeping. What does it mean?
This is caused nose asthma. A little mucus in the nose partially blocks the nasal passage and causes the sound, Try saline nose drops and gentle suction and repositioning
My baby is 4 months old and has not passed stools for the last 4 days. What should I do?
Is she still eating ok? If so you can usually wait a little longer and just give prune juice 2 oz orally. If she is straining and not feeding well get babylax supp and place READ MORE
Is she still eating ok? If so you can usually wait a little longer and just give prune juice 2 oz orally. If she is straining and not feeding well get babylax supp and place in rectum and they will usually go immediately If not she will need to be checked
Is nebulization safe? How does it work?
If you are giving to albuterol frequently you may need a daily controller. Overuse of albuterol can make less receptors for albuterol so it does not work as well over time. Albuterol READ MORE
If you are giving to albuterol frequently you may need a daily controller. Overuse of albuterol can make less receptors for albuterol so it does not work as well over time. Albuterol works like adrenaline to bind to receptors in the lungs to prevent spasm of the airways
My baby has been passing extremely yellow urine. Could it be jaundice?
Usually this means the urine is concentrated from not eating well. Jaundice should not be present now. She could also have a kidney infection. Try increasing fluids, if no better READ MORE
Usually this means the urine is concentrated from not eating well. Jaundice should not be present now. She could also have a kidney infection. Try increasing fluids, if no better she needs to be checked.
My son is having lower back pain at night. What could be the reason for this?
It is unusual for an 8 year old to complain every night, It could be kidney infection, muscle pain , bone pain etc. This needs attention right away.
My son has constipation issues for the last 3 months. What natural foods can I give him?
prunes, prune juice, high fiber foods limit cheese, bananas, and peanut butter. Give more grapes apples with peeling and green vegetables
When should a child be given antibiotics for cough?
When there is a bacterial infection. Viruses may cause fever and cough.If it is due to mycoplasma sinusitis or focal pneumonia these respond to antibiotics.
My daughter sits in a W position most of the time. Is it really bad for her?
This can cause relaxation of hip muscle and cause intoeing. This causes an abnormal gait that is hard to correct
When can I introduce my baby to packaged milk?
Usually we wait until 1 year of age to give packaged milk. initially try small amounts and watch for rash vomiting or diarrhea within 4 hours of feeding
Is it safe to give antibiotics to a baby for a cough?
The antibiotic is for bronchitis or early pneumonia that may be causing the cough. If the cough persists he may have asthma allergies or some other cause that needs further investigation. READ MORE
The antibiotic is for bronchitis or early pneumonia that may be causing the cough. If the cough persists he may have asthma allergies or some other cause that needs further investigation.
My baby is in her rolling phase. However she didn’t roll for an entire day. Is everything okay?
Did she roll off the edge and get scared or hurt her arms or legs? If so it may be a day or 2 before she starts back. If it persists she should not loose milestones.
After a head injury my daughter is not able to speak. What could it be?
Any head injury can affect speech. This can be temporary from swelling or can be permanent if part of the brain was injured.
What are the symptoms of dengue in a child?
This usually comes from mosquito bites from the tropics. Have you recently traveled? It sounds like a virus she caught at school. With dengue fever is extremely high and severe READ MORE
This usually comes from mosquito bites from the tropics. Have you recently traveled? It sounds like a virus she caught at school. With dengue fever is extremely high and severe headache
Can cough syrups be harming my child?
cough syrups are for symptom treatment only and can make her sleepy at school where she will miss some of the teaching. If she is needing it every day the cause of the cough needs READ MORE
cough syrups are for symptom treatment only and can make her sleepy at school where she will miss some of the teaching. If she is needing it every day the cause of the cough needs further investigation.
What are the symptoms of the flu with children?
cough, aching and persistent fever
Does sleeping with a bottle cause a problem?
Yes when his teeth come in it can cause caries
My son is 2 months old and tends to poop once every 4 days. The doctor says its normal but I am worried.
If the stools are soft this is normal. Some breast fed babies may wait up to a week between stools
Aggressive and Defiant Behavior
The aggressive behavior may need behavior therapy to extinguish. The albuterol can make him more hyperactive but not aggressive. If he has had oral steroids this can make him READ MORE
The aggressive behavior may need behavior therapy to extinguish. The albuterol can make him more hyperactive but not aggressive. If he has had oral steroids this can make him moody and aggressive
