Strep Infections: Maalox
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15 Month Old with Strep Throat
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on June 30, 2008
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My 15 month old daughter was diagnosed with strep throat this past Friday. She was given a shot of antibiotic Friday afternoon. As of this morning, she is still comp...
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- She should be feeling better by now. You should give the Dr. a call. Usually, they will start to feel better within a day or two, although with a bad case of strep i...
- If she got the shot you should she her getting significantly better in 24-36 hours
- Ugh, that's terrible. Did the docs actually do a culture for strep? Since she's starting antibiotics so young, here's a website I want to tune you on to, it has a lot ...
Vomiting with Strep
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on July 17, 2008
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I posted a question about 3 weeks ago now about my child having strep. Well 2 weeks later she ended up with Strep again. The first sign was vomiting. She didn't vom...
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- Hi B. , Augementin is very rough on the tummy! Make sure she eats before taking it, I would even give her some milk with it. She most likely is not allergic to it. My ...
- Check out this site that I found about antibiotics, yeast infections, and how to get your child back on track www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com I hope this helps :}
- I too had a problem with Augmentin when I was a child and later as an adult. Vomiting and major stomach upset where associated. It was so bad when I was little that th...
Suggestions for Terrible Diaper Rash
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on April 8, 2006
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Help! My 12 mo. old son has a TERRIBLE case of diaper rash, and has for several weeks now. I have tried Boudreux's Butt Paste, Triple Paste, Flanders Buttocks Ointment...
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- Hi K.! It sounds like you've tried everything. I'll tell you the best I found is Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment. It's AMAZING!!! Everyone I've recommended it to says ...
- Try Balmex diaper ointment! I had the same problem with my youngest, and I would put this stuff on really thick. It really did the trick! Also, I found out by recordin...
- When my daughter was about the same age, she would get a terrible rash also. Hers would be bright red like a sunburn and she'd scream if anything touched it. It also...
Serious Case of Diaper Rash & Di
Asked by S.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2007
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I would greatly appreciate anybody out there who has feedback on this issue. I have already been to doctor. My 11month old little boy has had diahrea for 6 days which ...
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- Hi S., Are you nursing? Is his tongue white? The diahrea & especially the diaper rash could be caused by too much yeast in his system. You can dissolve 1 tsp. bakin...
- Hi S.! I just had the same problem with my 4 month old! The rash was so bad it expanded to his legs and tummy. I trie the Mylanta with Corn Starch and the Corn Star...
- Hi S.! I use an ointment called Calmoseptine on my little guys bum everyday and he never has diaper rash!! You have to ask the pharmacist for it and if they don't have...
Cough Drops
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on December 26, 2009
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Does anyone have any medical information about the use of cough drops? Has anyone's Pediatrician told them about any particular dangers of using for toddlers (other t...
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- Hi M. K Knowing that your son could choke on cough drops should be all the information you need not to give them to him. what those the label on the cough drops say ab...
- I don't know about cough drops, but we use tea. Traditional Medicinals makes a Throat Coat tea that's very good. We also use regular chamomile tea with honey. Chamo...
- There are suckers out there to help little ones with colds. They have some Vitimin C in there and other things to help soothe. It seems to help my daughter. If noth...
Hand Foot Mouth Virus- Non- Traditioanl Remedies
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on April 16, 2008
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We are just getting over, I hope, Hand, Foot, Mouth Virus and I wanted to know if anyone had any tips? My little one seems "fine" in the day but at night she is just ...
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- When my grandson had this (Herpainger - I'm not sure of the spelling), his doctor recommended to make a mixture of Maalox and Tylenol and administer. To a tablespoon ...
- J., I know what you child is going through. I got this virus as an adult and was miserable. My daughter recently got the virus as well and the doctor told me to m...
- Try using Tea Tree Oil. Dilute it to 1% in a base oil like sweet almond. You can buy both at any health food store. This is good for almost any type of virus. For head...
My 13 Yr Old Has Sores in His Mouth Back Close to His Throat
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on October 15, 2007
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He says it hurts and they look like they are bleesing. What could it be and should I take him to the doctor?
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- Hi T. Did the injection work and the benadryl and malox work on the ulcers? Did the doctor advise you what causes ulcers and how to prevent them?
- Sounds like hand foot and mouth virus that you catch from basically other kids and school. The sores are in the mouth the palms of the hands and the bottoms of the fee...
- My husband is an ENT, and I asked him about your situation. He said in addition to Strep and other suggestioons on the post, it could be apthous ulcers. They are bas...
2 Year Molars?
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on June 22, 2009
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just real quickly because obviously i shouldn't be on here right now but i need some answers! my son had swollen glands yesterday (he'll be 3 at the end of sept), well...
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- I'd call the pediatrician & set another appt. If he is in such pain that it is affecting his speech, I'd say it is not teething. Try to rule out an infected tooth. Bu...
- I suggest the Tylenol Meltaways. They are small and look/taste like candy. Once your child puts them in the mouth, they melt fast and taste good! I have one son who...
- Anything is possible with children. It could be teething. Have you tried the chewable tylenol or motrin? I would also just say that doctors don't always see the proble...
Painful Swollen Tonsils
Asked by C.V. from Provo
on July 28, 2009
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I'm hoping someone knows of any ways to sooth sore tonsils
If I'm Sick Can I Get Baby Sick??
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 31, 2006
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I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat. It hurts to swallow and talk. I dont have a fever or anything but I'm deathly afraid of getting my 5 mo old sick! A...
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- Same as what everyone else said...if you are breast feeding he will get the antibodies. Wash your hands often and don't let him touch your mouth and then put his hand...
- Hi A. Sorry you're feeling ill. When my twins were a few months old I had a sinus infection and a cough. I wore a mask every time I had to get close: diapers, feed...
- It depends on what you have- if you are breastfeeding he is already getting the immunities to whatever it is! Pretty cool huh? MOST antibiotics are safe, but be sure ...
