Child Health

So I have dislexer and got help with that ever since yr 5 but I'm worry the school my eldest is going to isn't picking up on children struggling like they used to. I no the kids only have couple days left of school before they break up but should I confront them now with the possibly of them...

my baby is 20 months old. A couple of weeks ago my husband discovered two swollen lymphnodes at the base of his neck, kind of where your head/neck meet. i brought him to the doctors who said they were soft, movable and not fixed to anything which were all good signs, but to be sure would order...

my baby is 20 months old. A couple of weeks ago my husband discovered two swollen lymphnodes at the base of his neck, kind of where your head/neck meet. i brought him to the doctors who said they were soft, movable and not fixed to anything which were all good signs, but to be sure would order...

Since the skin of newborn is very sensitive and delicate and very prone to diseases which usually make mothers worried about it, so i was reading one article at www.wonderparenting.com, where a skin doctor advises some skin care tips for babies. These tips can be useful and are mentioned below: ...

we have recently purchased a second hand pram (silver Cross Wayfarer) We didn't know the home it came from potentially was a smokers home and now my wife is worried about thirdhand smoke issues with both the unborn baby and if when it is born if it is going to be harmed by the residue chemicals...

I'm a 15 yo female and I have been suffering from leg pain for quite a while. (More than 5 years.) Recently through, I've noticed that my chronic leg pain, which usually affected my right calf, has worsened over time. In these past two or three years, the pain has been affecting my knee and entire...

Recently I got some bumps on my penis that look similar to Scabies and then I used Clove oil. But today I saw some dark wrinkles over those bumps. Please help, what are those bumps and what about the wrinkles? I am 17 and i have never involved in sexual activities.

Hello everyone! I think I am going mad and this is just because of i am thinking too much about my job and my life. Don't know what to do. I think I am sick because I am unable to focus on things as i have blurry vision when I look at bright things and screen of my pc. I have headache all the times...

I am writing on behalf of my wife. For the last few months she has been suffering from a lot of body pains, when I say a lot, it means a hell lot. We have consulted a couple of medical practitioners. The first one ordered some lab tests and the outcome was Vitamin D deficiency and a little spike in Uric...

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I have been off Adderall for about a year now. I’m trying to get back on it because I truly need it. However, it causes me a tremendous amount of anxiety symptoms; stomach tension, difficulty breathing, insomnia, irritability, and so on.  Has anyone experienced this or have any advice? I was on...

Hi, Does anyone know if bracing can help correct rib cage abnormalities in adults?  I don’t have a diagnosis of Pectus but have flaring ribs on one side of my rib cage with a “dip” in the opposite side of the rib cage. No breathing or other difficulties that I know of.  Thanks! Jamie

So I was taking a shower and I saw really long hairs down their even though I haven't fully hit puberty and they fell off I've been having this really red rash I between my legs what could this be (I'm 13 if it helps)

Hi, I have a brother who is 7 years old and he was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago. Personally, I don't want him to be treated with medication because I don't want him to be bullied and I want him to live a normal life. My family had a  hard time in coping with this kind of situation....

Hi my 3 year old boy has developed a very large gland in his neck just below the ear and jaw, id say its the size of a small plum, hes been given antibiotics, he has abit of a cough runny nose and congestion but other than that is quite well in himself, im obviously concerned its somthing more serious,...

My son is almost 5 years old. He has had a cluster of roughly 5 nodes  on the right side of his neck for 3 years. The nodes have not ever gotten larger, but they are visible when he turns his neck or when he gets upset. They do seem fixed in place, but I’m not 100% sure I know how to completely...

I went to a hostpital a little girl about 8y/o was brought according to parents she was quite fine till a month earlier but since the past 15 days she could not eat or drink anything and had stopped talking and had almost lost control on her body when being interrogated by the doc. the child could not...

It was a year ago today that my best friend betrayed me and did something absolutely horrible that I prefer not to talk about. It broke me completely. I’ve made progress but my mind keeps wandering back to it. I still dont understand how she brought herself to do it. I was so good to her. She caused...

Hello, My daughter is 4 years old and she has been having cough from last 8 months. When she starts coughing, most of the time, she brings out all food she had out of stomach. We checked with doctor and they provided temporary medicines everytime we  met doctor. Can you please suggest us what is...

I am an SEN teacher with over 20 years experience in UK secondary mainstream schools. I have worked closely with several dyspraxics, some statemented, some at school action plus. i have noticed considerable difficulties and similarities in their responses to puberty and the demands of the national curriculum....

So I'm 19 an in a treatment center for manly alcohol abuse. The nurse has me on Trileptal doxepine an keppra. She wants to add strettara a none stimulant option for ADHD. I have no history of seizures or epilepsy never had one even when not drinking. The keppra is just for precaution she said. I...

Hi. My child is 7 now and he doesn't like brushing his teeth. I strictly direct him to brush his teeth twice daily. But he never brushes well and also doesn't have any care for his tooth. He always follows unhealthy diets. He eats a lot of chocolate and sugary snacks. Whenever I try to make him...

I am Muhammad Saleem shahid From Pakistan. My 10 years daughter is facing growth problems. She is under height and under weight as per Dr. Her weight is 21 kg and height is 121 cm. Doctors recommemded some tests and test rest is given below 1.Igf 9.10 ug/ml 2.TSH (serum) 1.9448 ulU/ml 3.free T4 (serum)...

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My daughter has exhibited peripheral cyanosis for months. Clear EKG, Echo, Chest xray, no one knows why it's happening.

I am 16 male weigh 125 pounds 5 foot 7 and am prescribed adderall xR 20mg I take on school days. 9 days ago I was perfectly fine I am a 4.0 student and had an exceptional memory. 9 days ago I was getting a handjob from my girlfriend and when I came I had a super intense headache/brain blood rush for...

I am writing this posting to gain some further understanding of the premature puberty. My daughter was 4 1/2 when I noticed her having proper body odour. The doctor said that some kids just get it and for her to wear deoderant. I was never totally happy with it as it didn't seem normal to me....

I have a 9 year old son who is generally fit and well but on a regular basis vomits about 1hour after going to bed. He isn't eating within the two hours before he goes to bed as advised by paediatrician but doesn't change anything. He advises that he suddenly feels hot and light headed vomits...

I use to be prescribed Vyvanse for a few years but doctor stopped she seems to be pressed about starting it back and I understand that the dangers of addiction, yet I do think benefits out weigh the risks.

I am the parent of an 11 year old diagnosed with PANDAS. I'd like to correspond with other parents whose children share this diagnosis; perhaps we can share information, experiences, and hope.

Hi I have health anxiety and am going out my mind my daughter who is five and goes To school full time is constantly getting ill the last few months it something else every 1 - 2 weeks handful of tummy bugs, dioherria, virus’s, high Temps , cold I am so worried there is something underlining or...

Hi, Since this is a child health forum I thought maybe someone could help me, because I'm just at a loss.  I'm 15, nearly 16, and I have been having watery, clear discharge that just smells terrible, it happens throughout my entire cycle besides when I have my period. Although it could...

Pot belly 9 year old should I be worried Hi I hope you don’t mind me posting. My daughter is 9, nearly 10. She has a perfect bmi and is not overweight. However she does have a tummy, it reminds me a little of how toddlers tummy’s are only a bit bigger. She has always had a tummy but it seems to have...

I just want to vent and this is the only place I can think of right now. I just want to calm my conscience. And don't we all? I was diagnosed with ADD some time ago, but due to my suicidal thoughts people were afraid of medicating me.. Which only made everything worse. Yay. I feel like I live in...

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