Question 1

what are caps on insurance?

Accepted Answer

Payout limits: Read your policy.  Most limit total payout for a lifetime, or an amount for a given illness, or the amount for certain drugs, etc.  One more example of the fact that medicine is not controlled by doctors or hospitals but by insurance companies.

Question 2

can my sons silver caps be removed?

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Yes: See a dentist or pediatric dentist for evaluation.  They can be removed and they can discuss the options with you.

Question 3

will there be more caps on insurance?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Do not be mislead;  insurance companies are interested only in money ---- not your health, or the health of the public in general.  Caps are a way to enhance the premium so they have to payout less in the long run and these have some variance so that more expensive treatments can be capped with a greater amount.  They will try to sneak in more restrictive caps any time no one is looking.

Question 4

when im on my nees i get a painat botom of my cap like im neeling on sumthing sharp only in a  small place on both nees?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: This is most likely a mild prepatella(knee cap) bursitis characterized by tenderness of the knee cap on kneeling. When associated fluid appears,it's called housemaid's knee. Treatment usually consists of nsaids like Advil or Aleve (naproxen) and using a knee pad if you must do kneeling activity. See an orthopedic specialist if symptoms worsen.

Question 5

i am taking tussi caps, they don't seem to be working the full twelve hours, i took it at 11:00pmand woke up coughing at 4:30 am. when can i takeagain?

Accepted Answer

Avoid!!: If you have a productive cough, it is useful and good to cough up whatever phlegm you are producing.  Your body wants to expel the mucus as it does not belong in your lungs.  Cough suppression is, in general, a poor idea.  Find our why you have the cough and treat the cause.

Question 6

how can i treat cradle cap?

Accepted Answer

Oil: Use a bit of oil on your baby's head after bathtime.  This will help with the flaking of the skin on their scalp.

Question 7

can you get cradle cap at 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis can be seen to 3 to. Mineral oil, olive oil, coconut oil might loosen the patches. For the older child tea tree oil/shampo is good or talk to dr about medicated. Shampoo.

Question 8

how can cradle cap be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can use mineral oil to loosen the scales and then wash with a gentle baby shampoo.  Do not use the products that have lavender or other scents.  Use the mineral oil at night and wash hair.  Use your fingers to gently loosen the flakes.  You can also use a very soft brush after applying the mineral oil to loosen the flakes.

Question 9

and also his perish cap is red?

Accepted Answer

: ???????????????? This is not a chat room. If this is an add on to some prior post it cannot be linked to that post. It makes no sense as posted.

Question 10

how safe are ibiprofen gell caps?

Accepted Answer

Safe within limits: They are as safe as any other form of ibuprofen. Similar concerns regarding stomach upset or bleeding and effects on liver and kidney function are the same as with any other formulation of the drug.

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