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Health
Questions:
- Is urinating painful when you have your period? Mine is. Sould I be concerned?
- How can I help my new girlfriend get over depression after giving up a baby for adoption?
- Is the hepatitis A shot required? If so, by whom?
- What is human papilloma virus and how is it transmitted?
- When I found a cyst in my breast, my doctor told me to take vitamin E supplements. Why?
- What effects would beta blockers have on my child, who I am breastfeeding?
- I found out that my triglyceride level is almost 600. What exactly are triglycerides, and how can I lower my level?
- My doctor says I have a non-malignant cyst made of fatty, fibrous tissue. What does this mean?
- What is human papilloma virus and how is it transmitted?
- I am considering gastric bypass surgery. Is this a good idea?
- How can I become more centered?
- Can a lipoma become cancerous after it's removed?
- What can cause hot flashes in a healthy 28-year-old mom?
- Is it OK for my kids to only drink bottled water?
- My son is about to have surgery. What efforts do hospitals take to stop the spread of germs?
- My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- I got a flu shot through work, but I still ended up with the flu? Why? If the shot doesn't really protect me, than why get one at all?
- I exercise three days a week and don't eat fast food more than once a week, but my doctor says my cholesterol is high. How can this be?
- I am a healthy mother of three. Between school, family responsibilities and keeping the kids safe and healthy, I haven't been to the gynecologist or to any other doctor since my youngest was born three years ago. Do adults need well checks?
- Are topical pain treatments safe to use for a child's knee and leg pain?
- Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
- Do cold medicine strips work as well as liquid?
- Can seeing a chiropractor help reduce mental stress, or do people see them mainly for medical reasons?
- What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
- How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
- Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
- Why are babies and toddlers at greater risk for lead exposure?
- What are the symptoms of lead exposure?
- What does an elevated lead level mean?
- What can I do to prevent lead exposure?
- Which contraceptives are best for diabetics?
- My daughter frequently gets mosquito and flea bites. Can they be dangerous?
- I see spiders a lot in my house. If one bites my child, should I take her to the doctor?
- What should you look for if your child has been stung by an insect?
- What's the first thing you should do if your child gets bitten by a bug?
- What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
- I am afraid my child will get bitten by bugs, so I keep him inside. Do you have any tips for keeping kids safe from insects?
- What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
- How can you distinguish between a bad bruise and a broken bone in a child that's fallen?
- What are the dangers signs that a child has a head injury after a fall?
- What does it mean when a child has a sprain?
- What is a contusion?
- What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
- What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
- How do you know when you should take your child to the hospital?
- How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
- What should I take to the emergency room?
- Will I need to have a follow-up after leaving the emergency room with my child?
- What is the flu, or influenza?
- How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
- When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
- How contagious is the flu? How is it spread?
- Can you prevent the flu?
- Should children get the flu shot?
- What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
- What is dehydration?
- When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
- Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
- What is the difference between generic and name brand medications?
- Can you give a child too much antibiotic? Can they overdose? Will giving them more make them get well quicker?
- Can you tell me about the prescriptions amoxicillin and Augmentin®?
- What are cephalosporins?
- What is Septra and what conditions does it treat?
- My doctor prescribed my child Zithromax®. Can you tell me a little about this drug?
- What is the most commonly prescribed drug for allergies in children?
- Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?
- Do you feed a fever, starve a cold or vice versa?