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My daughter is 7 years old and is a fussy eater. How can I supplement her nutrition?
give a multivitamin and try to give vegetables like veggie straws, carrots with dip apples grapes that children usually will eat
Can anesthesia interact with breast milk?
If you had general anesthesia little goes into the breast milk and if you are wake and alert it has left your system so you can breast feed. You do not have to pump and dump
How can I treat persistent cough in my little one?
A persistent cough could be asthma allergies reflux etc all needing different treatment. Further evaluation may be needed
Can probiotics be given to kids who are around 6 years old?
Probiotics are good to give even without stomach issues to even a younger child
Can chickenpox spread through breast milk?
Sounds like you had shingles instead of primary chickenpox which is much less infective only 5%. Where primary chickenpox is 95%. If the lesions were not on the breast it is READ MORE
Sounds like you had shingles instead of primary chickenpox which is much less infective only 5%. Where primary chickenpox is 95%. If the lesions were not on the breast it is ok to breast feed and your antibodies can help protect the baby
My daughter is complaining about a burning sensation while passing urine. What should I do?
This could be a sign of infection but it is a good idea to increase water intake and make sure no bubble bath or strong soaps
At what age can I introduce multivitamins for my child?
You can start now. Give the supplement recommended for his age
Is powdered husk safe for kids of 8 years to relieve constipation?
This can be given to increase his fiber but if his problem is due to low fluid intake he can get bloated with the fiber
Is my child's hyperactivity due to Claritin?
Try her off and see if it makes any difference, Usually long acting antihistamines do not make her hyper like benadryl can in some kids.
My 2 year old daughter has been detected with scabies and medication doesn't look like it's helping yet. What should I do?
The itching can last even after the scabies are gone. Did you treat the linens? Have you seen any live bugs the past 24 hours. If not give benadyl for itching and wait a little READ MORE
The itching can last even after the scabies are gone. Did you treat the linens? Have you seen any live bugs the past 24 hours. If not give benadyl for itching and wait a little longer.
If my child is lactose intolerant, will he be weak?
It should not make him weak. Give calcium supplements iron kids bread nutragrain bars and lactaid milk so that he gets the calcium for his age
Can you get strep throat without tonsils?
yes it is but much less likely
Is it necessary for me to keep my son at home if he has pinkeye?
If it is not draining and he has had meds for 2 days he is not contagious and can go back to school
Is asthma hereditary?
asthma is a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. Do not smoke try to avoid getting RSV virus early (before a year of age ). If they get a chronic cough get it READ MORE
asthma is a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. Do not smoke try to avoid getting RSV virus early (before a year of age ). If they get a chronic cough get it checked.
Are over-the-counter cough medications safe?
Recommended medication would be determined by the type of cough age of the child and severity of the cough. If there is a lot of clear nasal drainage claritin or zyrtec would READ MORE
Recommended medication would be determined by the type of cough age of the child and severity of the cough. If there is a lot of clear nasal drainage claritin or zyrtec would help. Cough meds with DM tend to make the baby hyper. Cough meds with decongestants can make them not sleep
How often is it required to bottle feed my baby?
If the weight gain is inadequate try to breast feed more often and make sure to fully empty the breast to get the find milk which has more calories. You can supplement about 1 READ MORE
If the weight gain is inadequate try to breast feed more often and make sure to fully empty the breast to get the find milk which has more calories. You can supplement about 1 ounce after each feeding if the baby is still hungry but this can decrease your breast milk production
My son who is 3 weeks old was born with small eyes. Is that a problem?
This could just be smaller than normal but good vision, Right now it is hard to tell because they are not focusing well. You may want to get an eye doctor to see if your regular READ MORE
This could just be smaller than normal but good vision, Right now it is hard to tell because they are not focusing well. You may want to get an eye doctor to see if your regular doctor thinks the yes are small
How important are multivitamin supplements?
Are they gaining weight well and eating a balanced diet. If so, these are not necessary. If they lack vegetables or dairy these could try deficiency before bone fracture.
My 1 month old baby sleeps for long hours and even doesn’t wake up for feeds unless woken up. Is it normal?
Babies her age can sleep about 20 hours a day but should be gaining weight well, Some babies have to be awakened to feed. She should suck well and have several bowel movements READ MORE
Babies her age can sleep about 20 hours a day but should be gaining weight well, Some babies have to be awakened to feed. She should suck well and have several bowel movements and urine output a day
Are there any home remedies to treat diaper rash?
Do frequent diaper changes, avoid corn starch powder and use skin protectant with zinc oxide,
