I understand people, may not have the time or finance's to go to a doctor, but when it comes to your children, why risk it? They could be seriously ill...
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I often ask the same thing.  No one can diagnose without seeing the child.  And, why ask kids, teens and people with no medical background at all for help?  \n\nI am a nurse and I am often shocked at the advice I see others give on here.  Some of it, if followed would do far more harm than good.  People should not answer questions that they are not qualified to answer, in my opinion.
460512
There might be a medical reason for it, so see a doctor to be safe.
184140
Could be risky.  You had better ask your doctor to be sure.
18652
There is NOTHING more important. I have heard that if a baby is given proper nutrition and kept at the proper temperature, but is deprived of human contact in all forms, the baby will become ill and likely die.  Human contact is a need that is primary to all of us.  I have worked in institutions with children who had been abused in horrible ways by their parent.  Yet, when the parent would come for a visit, the child would run to them.  If I could tell you the types of torture these children had endured from these parents (which I can't) you would be amazed that the child would run to them instead of away from them.  There is something about the bond between a child and a parent that is supernatural.  Parents are the key factor for most children's success in education.  Take 2 children of similar intelligence and send them to school.  The one with parents who take an interest in the child's education will far out perform the child with parents who don't pay attention.  Some might argue that it is simply because the interested parents are reviewing educational material with the child, but this is only part of the answer.  If the second child were to have tutors for the equal amount of time, the results would still favor the child with involved parents.  I have seen many times that children who sware they will never be like their parents grow up to be exactly like them.  In particular I had a childhood friend whose father was alcoholic.  At times it would be so bad that the boy and his mother would show up at our doorstep in the middle of the night.  We spent a lot of time together in a treehouse talking about life.  He stuttered and some other kids made fun of him, but I never did.  He swore he would never be like his father.  The boy grew up to follow in his father's footsteps.  The last time I saw him he was a miserable alcoholic.  Could he have chosen a different route?  I believe he could, but he didn't, and along with being sad, I think it is amazing.  Parents are our first and most important role models.  There must be something about us that makes us believe that we can be just like them.  We may THINK and HOPE we can be different, but we KNOW we can be the same.  How many doctors or lawyers do you know who came from families that had a parent as a doctor or lawyer.  Look at hollywood, lots of actors come from actor families.  Do we HAVE to become our parents?  NO! but it is amazing that it is such a struggle not to.
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I totally agree with you!! I don't understand people who have children and then don't actually take the time to raise them right!! It seems like alot of people either have no common sense when it comes to their kids or maybe just too lazy!! I will raise my own son, thank you very much!!
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because some people cant take care of babies. they may be too young, raped, or in a terrible relationship that you cannot understand until you walk in their shoes.
305755
Go to a family doctor
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That seems like the most sense to me.  Being a parent I think I'd rather wait with them until help arrives.  It's only common sense.
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I agree but so many people don't have health ins these days and can't afford to consult a Dr. Also, some people are afraid of doctors. It is dangerous and foolhardy to expect to get life altering health information here.
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It is not the governments job to take care of people! This country was built on the rugged individual and not the nanny state. I would never want the government to think it knows what is best for me. There is nothing stopping people from seeing a doctor and making payments. \nMy father had no insurance for years with us 7 kids and that's how they made it work. We have it so much better in this country than anywhere else in the world. When you grow up you will realize this.
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Because children are expensive and a huge lifetime responsibility. With not much money, all the money goes to the child & it's needs, food, clothing, schooling, doctor's visits , not to mention anything unforseen happening. Like a bicycle accident or something like that. That leaves no money for the parents to get anything for themselves & eventually, they feel trapped. When you have children, you are supposed to sacrifice whatever you need so the child can have it.
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Some people really dont have much idea!  There are people here with knowledge and I have seen a couple of "doctors" (if they really are is questionable! lol).  I know a fair bit from many years of nursing and will often give an opinion and tell the person to get medical advice.  As do many others! \nI agree that many of the people need to get off their PCs and visit the doctor!!!
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If you are worried you should see a doctor
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You have very good reason to run to emergency.Don't think your crazy.If anyone does who cares it's your life and body not theirs.If your not feeling comfortable with the Doctors please see some more.Don't wait and worry what they may think.Their are some very good Doctors and some who are not.I sure hope you get better care."GOD BLESS YOU"
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If the person can't afford a hospital - they would either have a midwife, or by themselves (maybe father of the child)with them. For the poor, a mother would have the baby wherever she is....
384607
I kind of went through the same thing when I was little.  Every day I would take my temperature about 3 times before school because I was so afraid to go if someone was to throw up.  Last year, I was so afraid to get skin cancer that I would constantly check myself for any symptoms, but I was too afraid to go to a dermatologist.  They were basically stemming from  a form of paranoia, and that might be what your daughter has.  Its just an idea, though.  Otherwise, maybe you should take her to a pediatrician instead of a hospital, since those are used more for emergencies.  I think she's at an age when shes realizing the importance of her health and safety .. plus, her body is going through a lot of changes, and she might not know what is healthy and what is not.
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I wish I had any good to contribute, I think you are not being mean, because its not only the illness or the cost, one of these colds may get you to the ER or hospital one day. You are right to point out to them that you can not be around sick kids at all, good luck with your treatment