Question 1

should i see a paed if my 5 year old daughter has clubbed toenails?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your pediatrician will order an oxygen saturation test and determine if there is a cardiac or pulmonary problems. These disorders may be associated with clubbing. A virtual inbox consult may be helpful to you and your pediatrician in reviewing symptoms and workup.

Question 2

my 5 year old stepped on col from a fire and burned his foot in two places. its white and very painful. he keeps screaming ?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Your child should see acute care right away, to determine the next step in treatment. Keep the area clean and open to air until he is seen. Please avoid oil on the affected area, and avoid breaking the blisters.

Question 3

my 5 year old has a lumpy purplish spot on top of her foot. had been there for months. started when she wore a pair of mary janes, strap was too tight

Accepted Answer

Purple spot on foot: The black and blue mark should  eventually disappear as long as there is no pressure put on the foot..A loose slipper would be helpful

Question 4

my 5 year old has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease. red bumps and swelling but today purple bruising on the feet. is bruising normal?

Accepted Answer

Bruised feet: Maybe something else.  HFM disease typically has white or clear blisters.  Bruising suggests something else.    See your doctor again.   It maybe HSP (Henock schonlien  purpura) which causes bruising of the legs.   This condition lasts a few weeks and affects the kidneys and intestine as well.   The key is the distribution of the rash.  Legs only is HSP!

Question 5

5 year old keeps pulling the arch of his foot. what can i do to support it so it doesn't hurt him so bad and so he quits re- injuring it?

Accepted Answer

Foot Deformity: He needs to be seen by a podiatrist or foot doctor. After exam. And measurements he might order some shoe inserts, advise about type of shoe, etc.

Question 6

my 2.5 year old son skin round his toe nails is peeling off and always have sweaty feet, he also drinks lots of water and pee a lot, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

2 different issues: The peeling skin is probably the result of the sweaty feet and a condition called dyshydrotic eczema.  I treat this with moisturizing skin creams and "air time". The skin needs to be moist but able to breath.  With shoes, cotton socks need to be worn to absorb excess moisture.  The drinking and peeing is more likely behavioral than anything else, but a quick urine test will do more to reassure you.

Question 7

can a 5 yr old child use a foot spa?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Although the "foot spa" is a nice treat for people, there is little benefit medically for a 5 year old.  There is risk of ingrown nails, bacterial and fungal infection and not worth the risk for a 5 year old.  I would not recommend it.

Question 8

5 yr old son has enlarged toe 3x bigger than left.started at 3 mnths.had surgery to remove excess tissue at 1 yr old. keeps growing.entire foot swolln?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Sounds like an unfortunately difficult situation. Growths on the skin can sometimes result from unusual cells that continue to proliferate more than they typically should even though they are not cancerous. Consider getting another opinion from a pediatric dermatologist.

Question 9

10 yr old neighbors little brother has hand foot and mouth for about a week. the 10 yr old came over to play with my 1and 5 yr old. chance we get it?

Accepted Answer

Missing information: Most 10-year-olds have antibodies to the most common viruses that cause HFMD, but he could have spread it if he didn't wash his hands well after changing his brother's diaper or helping him wipe his nose or bum before playing with your kids. If he, too, developed symptoms of HFMD 3-6 days after his visit, he could have shed the virus by sneezing or coughing. That's what you need to know.

Question 10

what could be the concern for the new onset of dark veins in my 5 year old forehead?

Accepted Answer

Skin condition: It could be that your child's skin has thinned a bit ans the veins are more prominent.  As the skull grows the skin can stretch.  I don't think it is a cause for concern.  See your pediatrician if it worsens.

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Should i see a paed if my 5 year old daughter has clubbed toenails?

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My 5 year old stepped on col from a fire and burned his foot in two places. its white and very painful. he keeps screaming ?

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My 5 year old has a lumpy purplish spot on top of her foot. had been there for months. started when she wore a pair of mary janes, strap was too tight

A member asked:

My 5 year old has been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth disease. red bumps and swelling but today purple bruising on the feet. is bruising normal?

A member asked:

5 year old keeps pulling the arch of his foot. what can i do to support it so it doesn't hurt him so bad and so he quits re- injuring it?

A member asked:

My 2.5 year old son skin round his toe nails is peeling off and always have sweaty feet, he also drinks lots of water and pee a lot, what can it be?

A member asked:

Can a 5 yr old child use a foot spa?

A member asked:

5 yr old son has enlarged toe 3x bigger than left.started at 3 mnths.had surgery to remove excess tissue at 1 yr old. keeps growing.entire foot swolln?

A member asked:

10 yr old neighbors little brother has hand foot and mouth for about a week. the 10 yr old came over to play with my 1and 5 yr old. chance we get it?

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What could be the concern for the new onset of dark veins in my 5 year old forehead?

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