Emergency Care
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Irritating Pain
Asked by J.J. from Eau Claire
on March 31, 2011
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I have this pain between my armpit and the side of my breast. It started happening after I went to the Dr for my asthma attack today. He took my blood pressure, pulse ...
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- I get that also but I usually can do stretches and it usually helps. I think it is in the muscles or back out of line, especially since you said your back was hurting...
- Why not go to the Emergency Room or Doctor? Get the scan that was recommended. Never put off things related to your health. It could be something or it could be not...
- Did you strain yourself or anything? Can they do an EKG? To check your heart? Women have different symptoms, than Men, per heart conditions. Not to scare you tho...
Puffy Eye
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on July 3, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone has any idea what's going on with my daughters eye! She is 19 weeks and I noticed this morning her left eye is puffy. Both lids and her eyeb...
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- I agree with the other response who said about the clogged tear duct. It is very common around that age. It helps if you massage the inside corner of the eye close to ...
- Try to put cold wash rags on the eye several times today to reduce the swelling. She could have a slight allergy to something, my son had puffy eyes when he was a few ...
- Hi- our 18 week old had a swollen eye and it got a little gooky. The doctor said it was probably a blocked tear duct. The best way to help it is to massage the tear ...
Toddler with a Cough
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on January 23, 2011
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My 15 month old has runny noise and very occasional cough, less than once an hour and it sounds bad. She woke a few times but not too bad last 2 nights. She is a littl...
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- I would try to place a humidifer in her room while she is sleeping. It could be dry in the house and making her throat a little sore. Also try to give her more water...
- I would call first thing on monday morning unless she gets worse. she could have an ear infection and the post nasal drip will make her cough. give her a nice warm bat...
- Could be many things from teething (my son would get a runny nose, cough and low grade fever every time) to allergies to a mild cold. Sounds like the cough might be f...
Toddler W/ Bruised Foot
Asked by B.B. from Washington DC
on November 14, 2012
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My daughter (3) pulled her 13" tv over on her foot. It wasn't high up--maybe 3' high. Bruised but she has been walking on. She also says it doesnt hurt but Im a little...
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- I would give it a day. If she is not in pain and walking normally I think it is highly unlikely that it is fractured. I've had a few broken bones. It was excruciating.
- Kids are resilient. If she's fine, give it some time. A bruise might form but it's not urgent if she's not bawling. A broken anything would hurt like heck. I personall...
- I would take her to an urgent care and then find another doctor. Good luck!
My 6 Yr Child Keeps Getting Sick for over 8 Weeks
Asked by W.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2008
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this happen or has any opinion on it.
My daughter is 6 yrs old and for about 8 weeks now, she ke...
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- Just one more comment to add to your collection. I've been going through the same sort of cycle of problems since this November. My brother who lives 1000 miles awa...
- W., You poor, poor soul. It is very hard to have a sick child and not know what is wrong, or what to do. I do have to address one issue before giving my advise. You c...
- I'm so sorry for you and your daughter, I know how exhausting it is to take care of sick children. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. Last year my son ...
Bladder Infection
Asked by A.L. from Los Angeles
on January 1, 2009
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I spent 3 hours in Urgent care last night with xtreme pain while urinating.
I also had blood in my urine. The doc said it could be a bladder or kidney infection.
I g...
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- A., Yes, I had blood in my urine and was scared too. I went to the doctors and they took a urine sample from me. Within a few minutes they were able to tell that it...
- Hi A., I have been through this multiple times and I am SO sorry you have to experience it. Usually you experience blood in your urine as the infection becomes more ...
- normal normal normal!!! Oh my gosh - I hate bladder infections. I haven't had one since college thank God! The pain will go away quickly since you have the meds. Good ...
Sick Daughter
Asked by B.O. from Spokane
on January 4, 2009
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Hello Everyone
I am a stay at home mom with a 10 month old and we recently got back from a trip for Christmas with family. While gone my daughter got sick and we too...
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- Hmmm... Ten months old.... Have you explored the possibilty that she is teething? The symptoms you listed are pretty much what I remember when mine were that age... I...
- Isomil DF (Diarrhea Formula) does wonders for diarrhea. That's what my doctor recommended. Sounds to me like it might be a good idea to take her in though. She soun...
- Hi, My kiddo was sick a while ago and she refused to drink to,. So I just gave her a lot of applesauce and canned fruit. They have lots of juice, so that kept her h...
Rash All over 6 Year Old
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on September 18, 2010
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My 6 year old came home from school yesterday with a rash on the back of her legs, elbows and ankles. i rushed her to urgent care and the doctor said she really didnt ...
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- When I was in high school I had Scarletina (which is like Scarlet Fever without the fever). It was a rash of little red dots all over my torso. I don't remember it b...
- Look at the roof of her mouth. It may not be sore, but there might be spots which are a sign of Hand, Foot and Mouth. Also, the blisters/rash for HFM are bilaterall...
- I agree with Debi. It may be fifths disease! I am dealing with this myself. My son had fever and a swollen face. He was itchy all over & developed a lacey rash on arms...
4 Year Old with Cough That Keeps Coming Back
Asked by S.V. from Los Angeles
on December 9, 2011
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My son has been diagnosed with mild asthma a few years ago, he has had 2 bad attacks, both in February a year apart. Since October he had a cough, I took him in an he...
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- hard to tell the difference. You need to be the judge. Is he wheezing, grasping his chest? Does he seem more tired than usual? Does he get a slight bluish tint to any ...
- I have Asthma and have had it since I was a child. Asthma.... does not go away and it will always... recur. Keep that in mind. So, in addition to getting colds or...
- Sounds to me more like an allergy and asthma thing. I say that because my daughter has allergies and pre-asthma while I have allergy induced asthma and it sounds very ...
Mrsa
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on July 7, 2010
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Ok mommas need some help. my mother discovered a bump on my daughters arm when she was staying with her last week. she said it looked alot like a big pimple and she sq...
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- Both of my kids got it and we found it kind of the same way. They both went on antibiotics and it went away. The doctors really acted like it was no big deal and they...
- E.: My son had it in April. (10 yrs old) He had a sore on his leg from a bike wreck. We treated it and it was all but healed. Imagine my surprise when the school nur...
- Oh, my yes have had experience with mrsa but not with a child however I will tell you our story and try to help you with your fears. Listen I'd call your child's docto...
