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New Health Issue with 10Yr Old Daughter
Asked by H.D. from Boston
on July 5, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 yr old daughter has an existing heart condition known as Left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery with no symptoms - this was diagnosed as...
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- I'm afraid that I have nothing to offer but words of encouragement. Another responder talked about prayer, and I couldn't agree more. God has a wonderful way of answ...
- Hi H., I am not sure if this is the same, has a condition called nuerocardiogenic syncope which is basically a vasal vagal response. When he is passed out, it does a...
- I work in Cardiology and the best advice I have to give you is to ask all of these questions to your doctors, and don't be afraid of asking too many. It is their job ...
My Daughter Is Standing up to Pee!!!
Asked by A.H. from Las Vegas
on January 10, 2007
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yesterday was not the first time this has happend but she went outside and pulled her pants down and stood there peeing like a boy! My brother and our roomate and her ...
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- if it makes you feel any better my son has always watched his sissy pee sitting down.. and I can't get him to stand to pee. he wants to sit.. but when he does it goes ...
- A., I had never seen a girl pee standing up until I saw my 6 yo granddaughter do it standing in front of the toilet. She has a 3 yo brother and probably started doing...
- LOL I am a seasoned Momma I have 4 kids oldest 15 youngest 3 the two middle ones are boys so I did not go through this with my frist girl but my 3 year old she has see...
Cysts Found on Babies Umbilical Cord
Asked by V.T. from Oklahoma City
on February 17, 2008
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Has anyone had or know someone who had this come up during an ultrasound? I went in for an ultrasound at 19 weeks & was only told that I had a low placenta. The next d...
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- the following is from http://www.thefetus.net/page.php?id=1149 and there is a video clip on the site. hope this helps. sounds like nothing to fret about just now....
- In my last pregnancy with twins, I had some issues which made my OB send me to a specialist. Everything was fine, and I got to get lots of ultrasound pics of the babie...
- I have no experience with that particular issue. However, it doesn't seem that urgent since they are waiting until 2-21 for you to see the specialist. If it was reall...
Son Sticks Finger up His Bum
Asked by B.C. from Boise
on October 22, 2010
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Ok, so I have pretty much had it with my almost 5 year old son sticking his finger up his bum. I need help. I've talked to one pediatrician - sadly not the normal on...
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- There's a book for young children called EVERYBODY POOPS. Your public library probably has it. It explains the digestive system. There are other books for young chi...
- If there is no known medical reason for it, and he is not sick, then it's a behavioral habit that you should enforce consequences for if he does not stop it. Emphasiz...
- Hi B., I'm still stuck on the pinworms. Did the doctor do a stool sample to confirm it is pinworms? Did you just give one app of medication? Would one app do it if i...
Has Anyone Heard of This?
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2011
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My boss has a 5 year old daughter. She has had a few medical issues. Recently she has been suffering from migrain headaches. They are very bad, but once she throws u...
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- My 6year old daughter has the same headache/vomiting situation for about 2 years. We haven't had a MRI done, so I don't know about the issue with the carotid arteries....
- Well, there are 3 different carotids, the external, internal and common - It is incredibly rare to be missing such an amazingly important artery, but the good thing is...
- I have never heard of it, but I am not a doctor. Wouldn't they see this during an ultra sound? I It seems like it could be something that is extremely rare.
Mental Health Help
Asked by B.H. from Tampa
on August 11, 2010
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Has anyone had the experience of either accepting treatment or haved a loved on who accepted treatment at a facility for severe depression? I do not hear great things...
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- B., I have worked in the mental health field (both inpatient and outpatient) for the past 7 years. The best thing you could possibly do for mental health help is if yo...
- I've been diagnosed with clinical depression and have never been to a treatment facility. I do however go to regular counseling sessions, work closely with a psychiat...
- I do not know about Morton Plant as I life in Nevada, however, I do know that seeking help for severe depression on an inpatient basis is very, very beneficial. I hav...
Immunization Advice Needed
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on November 18, 2008
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My children are patients at Centennial Pediatrics in Frisco. Does anyone know if they use immunizations with harmful or controversial ingredients? Also does anyone hav...
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- I strongly recommend Dr. Sear's book on vaccinations (I think it's called The Vaccine Book) - it breaks down all the components of the vaccines and tells you the good ...
- my children also go to centennial pediatrics, and dont quote me, but i THINK they are pretty pro-vaccination. at your first visit, they give you a handout of the vacc...
- We did an alternative schedule also. I read "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Childhood Vaccinations" (something like that). It is written by a pediatrician and...
