Saint Robert, Missouri
A 21-year-old female asked:

My son hurt foot, cant get to e.r so making walk in tomarrow morning. question is, is it okay to give my child something to help him sleep. help asap?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ratna Dhingra
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Givecibuprofen: This should help with the swelling and pain and hopefully he can feel relief and sleep.
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