Question 1

both my children have red bumps on their upper body's front and back and they itch. it has been there for 2 weeks what is it? i have tried benadryl (diphenhydramine) and changing washing detergant, but it's not getting better

Accepted Answer

A : A rash with raised red bumps is called a maculopapular rash and can be caused by many, many things such as: 
-food or drug allergy 
-viral infections such as fifths disease, roseola, ebv, CMV just to name a few 
-insect bites such as fleas or scabies 
-bacterial infection such as scarlet fever (caused by strep) 
-medication reaction

or it can be seen in very rare things such as: 
-measles 
-toxic shock syndrome 
-kawasaki disease 
-meningitis 
-stevens-johnson syndrome 
-rocky mountain spotted fever disease

the list goes on and on.

The best thing to do is to call your child's doctor. They may want to take a look to see what it may be.

Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician. The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.

Question 2

will my children get mg?

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Not necessarily: While about 5% of cases of mg are passed on in families, the majority are not.

Question 3

when is it to late to get children ?

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Fertility time: The simple answer is that you can become pregnant as long as you have not entered menopause. Menopause can occur at varying ages but often there is a family tradition for this. You may want to ask your mother or any aunts you have the family history of menopause.

Question 4

could adult medicine work on children?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: Many adult medicines are also used in children. The amount used is often scaled to meet differences in metabolic rate and or size. Some adult medications are not used due to side effects that might cause a variety of toxic side effects in kids.

Question 5

when do children need health visitors?

Accepted Answer

Healthy visits?: I took the liberty to view this as a question about the proper schedule for well visits with your Pediatrician. Hope this helps!

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001928.htm

Question 6

do children deal with pain differently?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: You cannot think of children as little adults.  Children are basically a separate, distinct species, not like adults.

Question 7

how do i know i am able to have children?

Accepted Answer

Most women: who menstruate naturally have all the female organs to get pregnant, but don't get pregnant due to other, sometimes unknown, reasons.  If having sex regularly and still not getting pregnant, tests can be done to check hormone levels, patency of the fallopian tubes and uterine shape,  sperm counts on male partners,  and meds can be given to stimulate ovulation if not regularly ovulating.

Question 8

how can i protect my children from violence?

Accepted Answer

See below: Certainly you can supervise what they see on tv and the internet. You can also watch what type of video games they play. However, away from home you don't have as much control. You need to educate your children about danger and situations to try and avoid. However, sometimes bad things happen that are beyond our control.

Question 9

what can i do to see if i can have children.

Accepted Answer

Assessment: Have an initial assessment by your gynecologist and further assessment if once you try  to have children, you don't. Also your partner could be assessed. All the best.

Question 10

are children susceptible to mental illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Children usually: Are flexible in how they handle stressors. But children can be vulnerable to some forms of mental illness just as adults are. There are some mental illnesses however, that do not normally present until later in life.

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