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Doctor insights on: 2 Year Old Boy Development

2 yr old not talking: The boy needs a language evaluation to see what the problem may be. Is he hearing well? See your doctor. ...Read more

Maybe,maybe not : You provided no information for a real analysis, but a 3 year old can be autistic. ...Read more

Define sex: There are many instances where teens or adults have used children of either gender as sexual objects. The methods and activities varied, but all are sexual abuse and exploitation. As sick as this is, it does happen in cultures around the world.Often the perpitrators were victims of such abuse in some form as kids. ...Read more

Regular food: By 2 years of age your child should be eating the same foods you eat, unless she is developmentally delayed. You just have to be cautious with foods that increase risk for choking: http://www.Askdrsears.Com/topics/feeding-infants-toddlers/chokable-foods. ...Read more

Thyromegaly: Thyromegaly is often easily treated with medications. See your doctor and get on the right track with diagnosis and treatment plan. ...Read more

Unlikely to happen: Most 15 yo are near the end of their linear growth and can expect about 2 more inches. If they entered puberty later than their friends, they may finish later, but most are done at 17.An xray of the wrist and hand can show if more growth is likely by showing open growth centers. ...Read more

Normal : Some people do remember early childhood happenings particularly big ones , which leave an impact . I would not worry . ...Read more

Tonsils OSA: She may have large tonsils causing some narrowing of the airway and thus snoring at hight. I am more concerned if she is overweight, because that can cause another level of obstruction. As she's breathing at night, check for "pauses" of her breathing, even count with a second hand on your watch. Any pause of more than 20 seconds is definitely not normal.Is there a " snap" as the airway opens? ...Read more

No: Average weight for 7-y-o boy is close to 25 kg. He should be evaluated for his low weight unless he was an extreme premiee or known to have an underlying cause(s), e.g., chromosome abnormality. ...Read more

See below: At thirteen the average male is 61 & 1/2 inches (156cm) at 14 he is 64&1/2 inches (164 cm). ...Read more

No: Your daughter is obese. Without her height, I cannot tell you exactly how overweight, but unless she is over six feet tall 145 pounds is way too much. You both need to do drastic changes to your lifestyle. You should never buy soda, juice, junk food or white bread. What she has available to her will set her choices. She also needs to start a routine of exercise - suggest starting with daily walk. ...Read more

Enuresis- nocturnal: Male or female? If female, how many pregnancies and how many babies? ...Read more

Yes but ...: It is difficult to measure HC exactly but those numbers are well within the normal range. Just enjoy playing and talking to your new child!! ...Read more

Depends on state: The answer to your question involves relies a little more on what goes on in the relationship. In some stated the 20yo would be considered a child predator & subject to permanent listing on a predator website. Some may not. It is best to check with local statutes. Flip the roles to 20y male & 15yo female. Many state laws don't care who's who. ...Read more

Usually: Breast budding as an initial visible sign of puberty usually occurs around 10-11 yrs . It occurs earlier and later in some. It generally precedes the onset of menses by 2.5 years. ...Read more

No gun in home: Should know more about his personality, should not have a gun available.. ...Read more

Not from ears: Ear infections themselves are not communicable. The viral infection that the ear infected son has may be contagious. Then the other child may come down with an ear infection. But otherwise, no. No communicable. ...Read more

Target height: Target height range for female with parent heights dad: 5'5" mom: 5.4" Target height would be 4ft 11in to 5ft 5in At age 16 & depending on what stage of puberty she has completed there may or may not be a little more room for growth. Bone age assessments can also determine if more height growth is expected, but this is not done routinely unless there is concern for an underlying endocrine issue. ...Read more

Under average: This little girl is definitely a smaller than average child, but if otherwise healthy and active it might be just fine. Ask her doctor for opinion and recommendations if there are reasons to be concerned. Best wishes for you all! ...Read more

Impetigo : A skin infection called impetigo may be the cause. Photos may be uploaded to HT virtual inbox consults or shared with your pediatrician. Keep the skin clean, avoid skin irritation and please follow up. ...Read more