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What causes on and off fever with productive cough in a child?	11	1	10 hours ago
My son has been running a fever off and on all week. Worst day was Monday. The highest his fever went was 102. We saw a dr. Wednesday and ruled out flu and strep. He has a loose, productive cough but no other symptoms. Fever has been around 99-100 for the last two days. Today he had no fever all...

Suggest a safe exercise regime with weights	11	1	10 hours ago
My 13 year old son wants to lift weights, we are worried about his growth plates, his coach says that current research shows it is good for him to lift weights - He is healthy 5 foot 4 and 145 pounds, given his age, weight and height is there a general answer to this question ~ right now he is...

How to treat odd sensations in ears and cramping in heart?	11	1	10 hours ago
Hi - my daughter is 7 - no cold - no ear drainage - healthy otherwise - is complaining of worms in her ears feeling and beeping in head and body - cramping in heart - ekg ok and initial blood test good = awaiting neurologist appt = wondered if you have any advice = compians of these odd...

What causes knees to bend while walking?	11	1	10 hours ago
my son is one year and two months old. He has a problem with his knees. He bends them slightly when he walks and after few steps he always falls down. When he stands up he doesn t stand up straight. What can I do about it and what is the reason for this.

Is it normal to repress thirst in a 4 years old with dysplastic kidney?	17	1	10 hours ago
My 4 yr old son has a single dysplastic kidney and drinks a lot of water day and night. My husband is trying to get him not to drink water at night so he doesn t produce so much urine at night (he generally wets through his nappy). I want to know if it s ok for him to repress his thirst at night?...

How to treat abnormal level of C3 and C4 in kids?	11	1	10 hours ago
.after the established diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis and low levels of C3 and C4 and appropriate treatment in a child 7 years old by the time it takes to be normal levels of C3 and C

What causes unconsciousness and twisting in palms/mouth in a child?	12	1	10 hours ago
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Sir, my daughter is 15 years old. She is getting her palms twisted, mouth twisted and vibrating, some time goes unconscious, gets irate this she is facing since past 2 years

What causes a navel discharge with redness, itching and odor?	13	1	11 hours ago
My 6 year old has this constant oderous discharge from his navel. It is red but not painful, has had it for a couple of years. My Pediatrician didn t see too worried, but is causing to have itching and the smell is not pleasant. I clean it and keep it moist with bacitracin. Should I be worried....

Suggest treatment for diaper rashes in kid	11	1	12 hours ago
My daughter is 11 months and have a diaper rash due to her thrash. Her doctor prescribed her nystatin for her mouth and rash, but only her mouth is getting better. She has been on the medicine for 7 days. I have tried everything from washing the area with warm water and no soap, patting it dry ,...

Will Furazolidone cure amoebiasis, diarrhea and vomiting?	12	1	12 hours ago
my daughter 1 year and 3 mos old, is having diarrhea this morning doctor gave her metochlopromide 2.5 ml for her vomiting and furazolidone for the loose movement 2.5 ml i just want to know how long can we see an improvement and can furazolidone cure amoebiasis ?cause the doctor suspects that she...

What causes constant high fever?	7	1	12 hours ago
Hi, may I answer your health queries right n yes my son is 6 yrs old and he has been sick for almost 2 weeks with a 102 temp the whole time,went to the doctors down some blood work to see if he has Mono,that came back negative,so he is on an antibiotic..But he is still not better and still...

Suggest treatment for diaper rash	11	1	14 hours ago
My son is 2 years old about to be 3 in February. He s been complaining that his peepee hurts for 2 weeks. I kept looking all around for a diaper rash but there was nothing. Then I noticed that at the tip of his penis it was a little blue. Do you know what this could mean?

Suggest treatment for fever, vomiting and diarrhea	11	1	2 days ago
sir my 6years old female child having fever,vomiting,mild diarrhoea from last 5 days we did blood test in that SGPT level is 108,till now fever not reduced.no vomiting.what are all the copmlications of elevated sgpt.our DRsaid this is because of because of viral infection

Suggest remedy for persistent stomach ache	11	1	2 days ago
My six year old daughter has been complaining on and off for 2-3 months of a stomach ache. Over that course of time she has lost her appetite. She maybe eats one meals a day and always says she is not hungry...if it wasn t for her love of ensure I don t know what I would do. She has on occasion...

What causes red and inflamed testicles in infant?	11	1	5 days ago
Hi, I was changing my babies nappy when i noticed that his testicles look very swollen and red. He is 7 months old, and is on amoxocillin at the moment for a chest infection. Do you know why his testicles are inflamed and what could be causing it? Should i be worried?

What causes vomiting and nausea in a child?	11	1	5 days ago
My 7 year old daughter has been nauseous and throwing up every night now for 5 days (nights) . She is totally fine during the day , no fever, no chills, no sick feeling until she starts getting ready for bed. Nothing traumatic has happened and many kids in her class have had a bug . Could it be...

Suggest cure for stomach cramps & nausea	11	1	5 days ago
My 2 1/2 year old has been sick for 3 days. She ws throwing up the whole first day, then she was prescribed Zofran and she didn t throw all all the 2nd day. She is out of the medicine and throwing up again. She is having bad stomach cramps (she cries alot). She hasn t had a wet diaper all day...

Suggest treatment for cough	7	1	5 days ago
I have a daughter that is 3months old she was born at 27weeks and weighs a little over 6lb she had a synagis monday and ever since then she had been coughing and not wanting to wake up to eat its like she is trying to sleep until the cold is gone.. She hasnt ran a fever i checked it about 30mins...

What does hard pimple on bottom of testicle in a child indicate?	11	1	5 days ago
My 6 year old son just showed me a hard pimple or boil located on the bottom of his ball sack. He said it didn t hurt but I squeezed it very gently and the white head came out with blood. Looks like you can see a hole now where the puss was and it is still hard. It looks like another one might be...

What are the symptoms of hoof-and-mouth disease?	2	1	5 days ago
My 3 year old has been congested for several days with runny nose and yesterday said his right ear was hurting, tonight he woke up in pain complaining about his left eye which is swollen and red. Gave him childrens ibuprofin and he is resting now. Any ideas what might be going on and should I tke...

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