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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'm i too old to have a baby?

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Not: quite, however risk of congenital defect like Downs syndrome is increased

Question 3

is 40 to old to have children?

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Usually, no.: Only safe, "generic" answer is that you should decide this in conference with your gyn dr after an assessment. (and your partner, of course.) as women pursue advanced degrees and career standing, pregnancy is routinely falling into the 30's and sometimes 40's. It's what is safe / healthy for you.

Question 4

what is an old anteroseptal mi?

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Old heart attack: This is (if it's real - never trust the computer read on an ekg) a prior heart attack in a specific region of the heart.  Essentially the "front middle, " it's usually associated with a prior blockage in an artery called the lad.  Discuss with your cardiologist if it's real as you may need medications to decrease future risk of additional heart attacks.

Question 5

bp 141/83. to high for a 66 yr old?

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Boarderline: try exercise, watch  diet and if overweight loose weight. This pressure in general does not require treatment with medication at this point.

Question 6

what is the average wight of an 11year old?

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Median weight: the CDC growth charts 50th percentile weight is about 80lbs for boys and girls.

Question 7

what causes smelly underarms for a 5year old?

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Bacteria/yeast: Skin can be malodorous for a variety of reasons. In a 5 yr old, there may be an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on the skin. Try washing daily and using an antibacterial soap or cream/ointment for fungus containing miconazole. You can also apply hand sanitizer to reduce skin bacteria and reduce the odor. Make sure your 5 yr old is examined yearly and has all their vaccines.

Question 8

15 months old doesn't speek should i be worried?

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Prob not--but: I don't think you should worry much about. Each child has different developmental growth curve..Some are movers and some are talkers. But at least at 15 month- at least a child should be able to say 4-5 words. If you are worried- bring your child to the pediatrician. Check the ear and auditory function just to make sure no problem with the hearing.

Question 9

what are some cues that my 4mo old is overstimulated?

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Fussiness: Increased fussiness and trouble sleeping can be signs that your infant is overstimulated.  But you have to make that assessment in the appropriate context because those can also be symptoms of other things (infection, pain, soiled diaper, etc.).

Question 10

is your younger sibling suppose to be taller than the older sibling?

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No: Everyone is genetically unique, so it's a roll of the dice whether a younger sibling will be taller or not as an adult. The average height at 2 years, however is very predictive of end adolescent height for 80% boys and girls

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