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My four year old is always getting them and so is his dad and uncle. what can i do since it seems to be gentic?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Genetic: If you would kindly tell us what "THEM" refers to, we might be able to help.

Answered 5/6/2015

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