Question 1

can you give a  seven year old child a benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Yes, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe to give infants and children for allergic reactions and itching.

Question 2

is it ok to give my seven year old cough suppressant medicine?

Accepted Answer

Cough: It is best not to give cough suppressant medication too many side effects may occur.

Question 3

my seven year old has a headache and fever what should i give him ?

Accepted Answer

Headach & fever: How high is the fever? How severe is the headache? Any neck stiffness? Cough? Runny nose? Ear pain? Tylenol/advil/motrin (children's version, use appropriate dose for age and weight) will help both ha & fever. If there are other symptoms or ha/fever worsen, see fp for further evaluation & treatment. Cool compresses to the forehead may comfort the child, too.

Question 4

what can i give my seven year old son for a upset stomach?

Accepted Answer

Ginger ale: It's an age old remedy, but flat ginger ale works nicely. Ginger is in baby gas medicine, and works well for mild upset stomach. If it's gas, a good gas medicine like maalox can also help. If it's more of a stomach virus, a probiotic helps. Warm compresses or a warm bath also can be soothing.

Question 5

my seven year old son been saying his head hurting since monday and been running a 102 fever. i have been giving him tylenol (acetaminophen). anything associated with this?

Accepted Answer

Get to MD: If it is now Friday and he has had fever of unknown origin since Monday then you need him seen now. Get in to the family MD or Pediatrician today or to the ER or nearest urgent care facility for evaluation and tx. right now. Keep him drinking clear fluids and get going. Good Luck.

Question 6

can a seven year old child take tablets with the same dosage (not halved) as its syrup medication?

Accepted Answer

Liquid vs tablet: If the dose is the same for liquid or tablet, yes
if you still have questions, speak to the pharmacist at the store they can help you decide, you can always call his pediatrician as well.

Question 7

what to do if i am an aide for a seven year old girl that has congenital mmd, do you have experience in this?

Accepted Answer

Study: The 1st step is to become familiar with the disease. The MD foundation can help.Next be extremely patient with the child. Usually they are cognitively intact,so their needs and wants may be frustrated as they think "normally".And yes I do.

Question 8

how to make a seven year old brush and floss? our son is definitely old enough to be doing this himself, but it's incredibly tiring watching to make sure he does this every morning and night. are there any techniques or methods out there that can get chil

Accepted Answer

Your : Your son is actually not old enough to brush his teeth himself.  He will not possess the necessary manual dexterity for another couple of years.  As a parent of similarly aged children, i brush their teeth personally every night, and then they give it a go.  This is the only way for me to know that hygiene is proper.  I encourage you to do the same.  Make sure that the toothpaste used taste good to him, and make it a set routine.

Question 9

what do you do when a seven year old with add/adhd has a temper tantrum?

Accepted Answer

Have a plan: There is nothing unique about adhd in terms of handling temper tantrums--excpet they may be a bit more prone to them.  To little space to go into detail, but look up the explosive child or others sources about dealing with out-of-control behavior.  Develop a consistent intervention that keeps the child safe and minimizes secondary gain (benefits) the child might be getting.  Adhd is not an excuse.

Question 10

anion gap is 2 in a seven year old boy. his igg was 107. he was diagnosed with ulcertive colitis several years ago. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

IgG 107: IgG level appears to be low and that itself may predispose one to  an autoimmune disease like UC.  On the other hand, immunodeficiency may be associated with inflammatory bowel disease or unusual infection or parasitic invasion in the bowel.  I would recommend that you contact an immunologist to get a good workup.

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