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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

can u send a refill for me?

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Not on platform: Refills are to be evaluated by original prescriber for efficacy and results. Best will be to get your refills through your primary care doc that can coordinate also appropriate followup.

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can you send me on message?

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Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

can u send the scale of  weight?

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Please explain: If you are asking for "normal / ideal weights", don't bother. They're junk science. Your best weight is what looks and feels right to you while you're enjoying reasonable mental health and physical fitness.

Question 10

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!

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