A member asked:
will my baby breastfeed less due to the blisters in his throat?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lisa Robertsanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Yes: If your baby has a throat infection, it may cause him to be less interested in drinking milk. If he has already been examined and is not thought to have anything more serious, a dose of Acetaminophen as recommended by your doctor may help to alleviate the pain. Sometimes feeding smaller, but more frequent amounts may be better to give your baby a break, but to maintain hydration.
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Dr. Kate Tulenkoanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: If your baby has any blisters, you should take her to a pediatrician immediately. With very young children there is always a concern for disseminated herpes infection which can be dangerous.
Any type of mouth lesion in an infant can cause a decrease in feeding and possible dehydration.
6.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A member asked:
Does breastfeeding influence women's sex drive?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Yes: The horomones that regulate breast milk production can result in dry and atrophic vaginal tissue. This can markedly decrease the sex drive.
Exhaustion from around the clock feedings also can have a dramatic impact on sex drive.
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A female asked:
I wake up every morning with a sore throat why is that?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. John K Sullivananswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Mouth breathing: You may breath through your mouth while you sleep, which dries out your mouth and throat. With a dry mouth, certain bacteria can proliferate which causes an odor. Try brushing your tongue as well as your teeth, and when you use mouth rinse, gargle it into the back of your throat as well.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
My 1month old baby has gurgling sound when she breathes, its like she has phlegm, but she doesn't have cough or cold, its worst at night what could it be?
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Dr. Sabina Ben-Zionanswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Can be normal: Babies often have a congested sound because they breathe through their nose and can't blow their noses. Your baby may also have some milk/formula in back of throat that she is not clearing or coughing like adults would. As long as your baby is not having labored breathing, and it is not interferring with her eating or sleeping, treat it as just a noise.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
My son has suspected liver and/or thyroid problems. He has bmd and aspergers. His bms have varied from pale/clay colored to a very pale green/tan. He complains of being fatigued and dizzy at times?
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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Pedi liver/thryoid : You should see his docotr as pediatric liver and thryoid patients have delicate issues medically and cannot be addressedonthe web. It needs careful managemnt.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Aching in neck, head, eyes and nose. Is this fall flu?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Probably a cold: It sounds like a cold. We don't generally see fall flu.
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