Question 1

what are different ways to treat gi infections?

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Depends: Many GI infections need no specific treatment other than replacing fluids and electrolytes, controlling diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and then watching carefully.  Some GI infections may need antibiotic treatment, but would need to know the cause of the infection to give specific advice.

Question 2

what are some natural ways to get rid of sinus infections in children?

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See below: The majority of sinus infections (as well as ear infections) are caused by viruses and do not require an antibiotic.  Medicines to promote mucus drainage may be helpful such as Mucinex (guaifenesin) or decongestants.  Decongestants can cause side effects so check with your doctor before starting them.  Saline rinses are also helpful.  An antibiotic may be needed.

Question 3

what's the best treatment for urinary tract infections in children?

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UTI in Children: Any urinary tract infection in a child must be carefully worked up by the pediatrician and pediatric urologist to rule out an anatomical anomaly or reflux of urine back into the kidneys that can lead to scarring. Please consult with your doctor right away , especially if the child is under 10.

Question 4

is there a correlation between milk intelorance and ear infections in children ?

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No: There is no link between the two.

Question 5

what causes frequent respiratory infections in children with duchenne muscular dystrophy ?

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Low 'fighters': With dmd and its subsets, there are some cases with affected white cell lines and the immunoglob as well. 
Add to this problem of poor muscles power having inability to cough up pooled secretions that get infected with micro-organisms very easily.. 'respiratory infections'.

Question 6

what is the cause of frequent respiratory infections in children with duchenne muscular dystrophy ?

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Impaired muscles: When dmd affects the muscles of breathing, patients  have difficulty clearing secretions which can lead to increased infections. Chest pt can be useful to break the secretions up and allow them to be cleared. If there is an issue with scoliosis, this should be addressed early to prevent further repiratory compromise later in the disease course.

Question 7

what are the best natural remedies for ear infections in children?

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None: There are no substances that naturally cure ear infections. The body's immune system may cure itself and when not, antibiotics are needed. No other things have been shown to cure these infections despite claims made.

Question 8

what's the optimal natural remedy for ear infections in children?

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Be careful: Be careful with not treating ear infections in kids by seeing a doctor.  There are some theories about psychiatric disorders coming from strep infections in children that were not treated or not treated appropriately.

Question 9

what could cause a gi tract infection?

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Bugs, bugs , bugs: Most  GI tract infections (gastroenteritis) are caused by bacterial or viral contamination of what we eat. Proper hand washing , food prep techniques and food storage techniques should prevent these but most people get sick when they take shortcuts-- not washing hands, eating food from fridge that's too old, meat not cooked thoroughly, etc.

Question 10

sympgoms of gi tract infections or problems?

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Try these...: The GI tract can signal its distress with: nausea, vomiting, cramping, gassiness, belching, sharp/stabbing versus dull throbbing pain, hunger, burning/pyrosis, regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, obstructive symptoms, fullness, diarrhea, constipation, or any change in baseline stooling, bleeding (either upper GI or lower GI related), abdominal tenderness, distension, rectal discomfort.  More...

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