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9years old son?

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Doctor can evaluate: Diarrhea can be from variety of causes. People usually see doctors if symptoms are bad or if they last more than 1-2 days. When diarrhea first starts happening, a person can benefit by stopping eating and start just drinking small amounts (2-3 ounces) of something like Pedialyte or half-strength Gatorade, every hour for one day. If diarrhea continues, or patient gets weak, etc..., ER can evaluate.

Question 2

i am asking about my son.

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Question 3

what can help son's speech?

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Speech pathologist: Have a speech pathologist who cares for children evaluate your child and help develop a plan to help. Your local school should have someone who can do this, or ask your doctor for a recommendation.

Question 4

my son has a low temperature?

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How Old? How Low?: Keep in mind that 98.6 is simply an average temperature.  A lower temp may be normal for him.  A child who is very ill can have a low temperature which is ominous for a serious infection,  but I am speaking of a listless child generally so sick he'd be in an ICU somewhere.  Also keep in mind that many thermometers measure temps " outside" of the body, so they will read lower than a rectal temp

Question 5

can i give my son allcophilex?

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Age related: I will assume you mean Alcophyllex, cough syrup. It contains Theophylline and some alcohol. Read the label very closely. Per the label it can be used age 2+. Simply follow the dose and frequency recommendations. Always hydrate the child well.

Question 6

can my son allergic to formula?

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Yes: Formula allergies do exist.  Infants with formula allergies often experience excessive stooling, occasionally blood in the stool, vomiting, and eczematous conditions.  Babies who solely spit up their formula probably do not have a true formula allergy.  If you son is having these symptoms, discuss with your dr.  There are many alternatives to milk based formulas.

Question 7

my son has croupe. what can i do?

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Supportive care: Croup is an upper airway infection that causes a typically barking cough. It can lead to air constriction in severe cases. However, it is generally mild and self-limiting.

Treatment generally consists of supportive care, including humidified air and sometimes steroids. If your son starts having a hard time breathing, get to the er right away!

Question 8

how can i tell if my son is high?

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Son high: Depends on what he is using. Usually suspition arises when he skips meals & wants to be in his room more, avoids activities, seems in a daze a lot, talks & smiles less, stays up late or sleeps a lot.

Question 9

why doesn't my son ever ask "why"?

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How old?: Why? Where? When? Who?  Questions are difficult for autistic patients to deal with. Your child's age has a tremendous impact on this question.  2-4 year olds rarely ask why.  Older children are a nuisance in asking these questions. If your child's older, ask your pediatrician for an evaluation about the child's developmental status.

Question 10

should we have our son circumsized?

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No: Unless it is done for religious reasons, i would recommend that it not be done.

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