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Could This Simply Be a Cold or Be More Serious?
Asked by J.B. from Miami
on September 3, 2009
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I moved to FL from MI over a year ago. My son was almost 14 months at the time. I am a stay at home mom up until June then he moved to daycare. My son has experienc...
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- He may have a few diaphragm issues that need to be addressed where his belly has a little twist in it do to any constraint during pregnancy (in utero), delivery, or as...
- I wish I could help, but all I can offer is hope. My son was sick as you describe (minus the ear tubes and he talked at an average age). But he was sick for about SI...
- I will start by saying you probably aren't going to like my answer! But as both a doctor, and a mom who had a child with symptoms like yours, I can tell you: (the prob...
Not Sure Where to Start
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on November 27, 2008
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This is prolly going to be sort of long but I will try to do my best to keep this short.
My son started getting sick about 2 months ago, he got better then 2 weeks la...
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- If your desire to breast-feed until your child reaches 1-yr, then perhaps you should consider pumping and bottle-feeding the breast-milk. I had to do this when I retu...
- Hello S., I know this is late, but thought I could help. All three of my children had asthma, but my youngest was cronically ill with it. If you son's asthma is due t...
- Everyone on here is right on about the doctors not giving you a bunch of help. They always want to just push the medications. My son developed asthma at the age of 4...
Colic, Gas or Allergy??? Infant Fussiness When Feeding
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on June 11, 2009
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My 3 week old daughter seems to have extreme gas issues. She'll take a bottle (we give her breastmilk in a bottle, breastmilk from the breast and Enfamil formula mostl...
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- Hi A., This really sounds like infant reflux. I can remember my son seeming so hungry only to take a few sucks and then pull his head back screaming. For some reason ...
- Yup, if she isn't spitting up, then look up "silent" reflux. I was in your shoes with my first! Good luck, and get some prevacid quick! (also, we used Simply Thick a...
- i too second the reflux..my daughter was the same way and we tried the similac isomil for gassy fussy babies and also the similac soy formula..none of those work so af...
Allergie Releif for a 3 Year Old
Asked by T.M. from Madison
on June 12, 2009
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My son just turned 3 and he is having an awful time with allergies. I have him on Zyrtec daily but he still can never breath thru his nose, he is seeing an allergist ...
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- I'd start with going off all dairy. Also look into homeopathy. Its safe and natural, and it WORKS! You can find it in some health food stores, or online. One sit...
- I've been told Neti pots are really helpful-you can find them at Target. I have one and have used it for myself, but not sure how easy it would be to convince a 3 yea...
- My son has had terrible allergies too but the zyrtek seems to be working. We also have had him off cow's milk since Feb because of ear infections but started him back...
Possible Allergies
Asked by D.E. from Norfolk
on April 9, 2007
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I think my three year old has some kind of allergy. He has been stuffed up for about 3 weeks, and it gets worse at night. He is sneezing a lot and this morning when he...
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- Have you tried giving him over the counter allergy meds to see if they help at all? I really would consider taking him to the doctor. All of my girls have allergies ...
- Hi D., Yes it does sound like your child has allergies. I have two boys 3 & 4, they both have allergies & asthma. I give them over the counter Claritin chewable tab...
- the puffy eye says allergies see your dr
18 Month Old W/ Sensitive Skin? Allergies?
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2006
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My little guy was diagnosed with super sensitive skin (called uticaria) by an allergist. For months he has had a rash on his chin. It used to start looking red afte...
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- My daughter has food allergies and when she eats certain foods she used to break out around her mouth first. Now that we know what foods cause that reaction in her, a...
- I have had skin allergies for all my life. Staying clear from fragrances and dyes is key. Petroleum also seems to be a contributor (even though a dermatologist won't...
- There are so many products out now with no dyes and colors... My oldest daughter has really sensitive skin, I found the Aveeno products to work really well. We reall...
In-laws Want to Bring Dog When Come to Visit - Allergic!
Asked by S.M. from Milwaukee
on May 4, 2009
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My mother-in-law's response to some of my requests has been very stressful for me. My 1 year old son has multiple allergies and eczema. I have requested that, when my ...
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- I would absolutely put my foot down! I realize that some people are really attached to their pets, but really, they need to have some respect for the situation. Alth...
- Dear S.--It is so difficult when people, especially family members--do not take the time to understand the protections kids need when they have allergies. I think you...
- Very inconsiderate is all I have to say! We have a dog and she sometimes travels with us, but we would never take her if the host did not want us too. Even if your s...
Rash Under Chin from Drooling
Asked by K.P. from New York
on August 17, 2009
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My 5 month old baby is drooling a lot lately from teething and putting everything in his mouth, and he now has a terrible rash on his neck under his chin. It's like a...
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- I agree with Amy S. Aquaphor is awesome!
- My son had something very similar, plus excema from his constant spit up. I washed it with a very gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, a soapless facial cleanser I use) and then...
- When this was happening with my son my doctor told me to use Eucerin moisturizing creme. I know you can get it at Walgreens, and I think it is sold pretty much everyw...
Hives
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on August 11, 2009
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My 23 month old daughter has been breaking out in hives the last couple of days, no specific cause. They don't happen in response to any particular trigger. She had ...
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- That happened to my daughter at about that age and I freaked out. I rushed her to emergency care where I'm pretty sure they thought I was crazy. They gave her some ben...
- Actually, a fever followed by hives or a rash a few days later sounds like a virus. Viral rashes often don't itch, but hives itch like crazy. We have had random hi...
- K., I don't know if this is happening with your daughter or not; but recently (over the past 3 years) I will get itchy ALL over, get hives, and one time my throat e...
6 Year Old Stomach Pains and Vomitng After Eating Hot Dogs or Fast Food
Asked by T.Y. from Boston
on August 9, 2009
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The last two times my little girl has eaten hot dogs or McDonalds she has goteen very ill. Stomache pains and throwing up. First I attributed it to too much fat b/c ...
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- totally, my kids totally get ill after fast food, and one daughter used to throw up only the hot dog after a meal - nasty. we do not do fast food anymore, nor hot dog...
- My kids have many food allergies. Most hot dogs and the hamburger buns and the burger itself from Mcd's, have soy in them. She could have a food allergy to soy. ...
- Honestly, you were right in thinking it was the food itself. If you normally eat well, you will get a reaction from it. Our bodies weren't really made for food like th...
