Our doctor advise my 3 yr old daughter to test for IgE Study, what does it mean?
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she will have to give her blood to be tested so that they can determine what the cause is for her symptoms.
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Nobody needs to jump down this lady's throat just because she asked an incomplete question. She is just concerned, obviously. Its late, give her a break.\n\nI too have a daughter that just got out of 1st grade yesterday, and is on to grade 2. Here in FL, they had tests called "FCAT" tests, which btw are exams, that they must pass to enter into the next grade. She passed with flying colors and I was asked if I might consider allowing her to skip grade 2, and go onto grade 3, as she excels in every area of study, but Im still thinking about it. You wouldn't believe the types of work they give kids nowadays. I graduated in 2001 and I feel like I am going to definetly have a hard time helping her with some subjects, reguardless of my college education. I wish your daughter the best, and hope she passes those exams, as I know they can be difficult for some children. Good luck and best wishes to you and your daughter! Fingers crossed for her:)
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I am nursing major and with what I have studied I would be worried, she may need to see a doctor. It could be stress related, and at that age as well, girls are going through many hormonal changes, or worse it could be intestinal, that could need medical attention quickly. So she really needs to seek medical attention.
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Yes, a blood sugar reading of 92 is great, but that does not mean that your daughter is not diabetic. In order to determine this for sure, consult with your doctor and have an A1c test done on your daughter. As a type 2, you know that the A1c test will give you an average for about 120 days. This will help determine whether or not your daughter's levels are running high consistently or if the 92 that you got on your own was an indicator of normal blood sugar levels. \nOther blood test will also help determine whether or not she is diabetic. \n\nWhile decreased healing is one symptom of diabetes, it could also be the symptom of something else... infection, etc. If the sores are there longer than they should be, then get them checked out by a doctor ASAP to avoid serious complications (infection, scarring, etc.). \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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My three year old has several food allergies including dairy.    I always bring her soy milk and snacks when we go out, but I almost always find something there also.  You need to be very proactive and let the waiter know exactly what your child is allergic to, that it can't even touch this food. I also explain that dairy includes cheese and butter as well as milk, for some reason some people just don't get it when you say dairy.  Try to find a few restaurants that are chains that you like, so when you are out of town you'll know where you can go for sure. Some of the bigger restaurants have ingredient lists on their websites. You can also call ahead and ask a manager for ingredients.  For the most part I haven't had anyone say they couldn't help me, but I have had to send food back before.  Always bring Benadryl and an Epipen with you just in case.  Good luck .
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Its an over all term meaning that the child is ok by the standards set by state and federal guidelines. It doenst mean any thing bad just that they are basically fine as far as that level of research discovered. The child is in good health...
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My son has seen a Pedi Nuerologist for 10 years....and first and foremost she has assured us that there is always hope and light at the end of the tunnel.  We had in the past driven four hours to see a specialist before she moved to our town.  As a parent, you feel helpless if you are unable to help your child and uneducated enough to understand their condition.  The main job of our nureologist was to help us understand what we were dealing with so that as a family we could formulate a plan.  We needed to live a life as normal as possible...and have.  Then she ran test (blood tests, EEG, EKG, EAG, Cat scans....you name it we did it) and she explained it all to us everystep of the way.  She put us on several medications and never lost hope....assuring us we would eventually find the right one.  She did.  She helped us participate in a drug trial that ended my sons siezures for over three years.  they are back now, but the time he was granted to bee free fropm them was well worth all her time and efforts.  Best of luck
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Before you go and do drastic things, like meds you are right to look at his food.  Soy can be an allergen to many people.  As well so are fruits such as strawberries and oranges, citrus'.  Obviously it's an allergy or sensitivity.  Some docs only consider the word allergy for those who go into anaphalactic(spelling?) shock and run the risk of respitory failure, ie...bee sting/stop breathing.  \nNevertheless, ignore that kind of medical rhetoric because your son is obviously allergic regardless of how severe the reaction is.  There are allergy tests he can go through if you find a doctor who takes you seriously.  Have him tested, although it can be traumatic because albeit not very paintful, they prick you with a bunch of tiny little needles with different allergens on them to see how you react.  Usually on your back or inside of your forearm.  I've had it and many people I know have...it really clued them into what was bugging them! \nOr first: Try the most simple diet you can, limit him down to mashed up rice and chicken or rice and one veggie like squash if you prefer and of course rice cereal for breakfast.  Make sure it's pure brown or white rice(brown has more nutrients). Clean out his system by calming it down for a day or two.  It's called an elimination diet in nutrition terms.  People do it all the time to figure out what allergies/sensitivities they have.  \nThen pick very basic mild foods like bananas, pears, squash, peas, spinach, carrots, chicken/turkey and rice. No citrus fruits for awhile.  No honey either(not pasturized and can be risky). Introduce one food at a time to him and allow him to get used to it before introducing another food. Try one per 2 days.  Wait for a reaction or none and then move on.  That way if he has a reaction, you will know which food it is.  \nThen another and another until you know which foods he reacts to etc...When he reacts you will know he has a problem with it and you can eliminate it for good and put it in his medical records.  Some foods might take a day to move through the digestion system and therefore two days is necessary to really see if they bother him. If he reacts to just rice and chicken/veggie, then it might be one of them. Try again. It's just a process that one must go through to gain control over their allergies. Hang in there!\nFoods people are most allergic to are: wheat, dairy, soy, citrus fruits + strawberries, nuts, corn, and some meat. Also food additives like MSG and gluten and food dyes can cause serious reactions like migraines and hyperactivity.  There are many others but those are very common ones.  \nDon't negate what he is experiencing because a doctor does. Not that you are. They do not know everything, and you are the mom...and that means beyond caring well for your son you have good instincts.  Trust them!!  You are doing the right thing by continuing to pursue this beyond what the doc didn't do for you.  And by the way, psorisis and eczema both are aggravated by food allergies and stomach digestion or lack thereof. \nBut keep on it because allergies can wreck your whole system if they are not remedied. \nGood luck!
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Scabies can be easily diagnosed on examination. Rashes could coz of allergies. She should get herself reexamined by a good physician. if she is losing weight also it could be because of intestinal worms or may be an auto immune disorder
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You will have to check with your doctor. Not all family doctors have the necessary equipment to do allergy testing.
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Go to the Dr. and have her blood platelets checked.\nSevere , chronic nose bleeds in children can be a sign of low platelets and then they need to be monitored.\nThere are many different causes for low count.\nSometimes severe illness, strep, perasite (like worms) but as long as they go up your fine.\nSometimes they never know why they dip down low.\nGEt her checked though especially if there is no history of them.
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You gave her some good information.  She needs to have some labs taken.  She shouldn't let the doc drop it like this.  She needs to see someone who will follow up with her care.  Best of luck!
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Absolutely, your beating heart requires a visit in person to specialists. Don't consider this internet advice. This is only a sharing of my experiences. You've the right to request referrals and confer with more than one specialist. I had a General Practioner with an ego that. Well. Maybe you've encountered one of those already.\n\nI've discovered over the years, that allergies have the possibility of change. If only to rule out an allergy is not a side effect or allergic reaction to the medications one has? It's been worth getting tested again.\n\nAs far as pills go, I'm allergic to corn-based, egg-based  meds, codeine based, and some penicillin. I have outdoor and food allergies a page long in small font. An allergist MAY recommend weekly allergy shots. A tiny amount of what you are allergic to is inserted just under the skin via a needle. The idea is to build up resistance and immunity. Don't compare it to flu shots. Feels like a mosquito bite. If you have had the skin test for allergies already, then it is comparably the same technique.\n\nThe allergists have regularly reminded me of the value of changing the environment as best one can. Many people spend at least 8-10 hrs at home in a day to sleep. \n\nSome of this is Dr recommended, some is what I found from experience:\n\nAll the allergists I've seen have told me these things in common:\n\n1. Removing all carpet and old furniture in your home. Cover in plastic what you can't get rid of. \n2. Wash floors 1-2 a week. \n3. Cover your mattress in plastic. \n4. Wash your bed sheets more often, in hot water.\n5. Use a good quality air filter that will clean the air of pollens, dust etc. Change filters regularly. Especially in your sleeping area. Ensure it is big enough to cover the square footage of the room(s).\n6. Clear sleeping area as much as possible.\n\nI've found:\n1. I don't keep my clothes I've worn in the sleeping area. I've spent a day gathering allergens on my clothing.\n2. Before going to bed. I shower, or at least wash my hair during the worst of the allergy season. The pollens are in the hair, and will transfer to the pillow.\n3. If you drive, clean windows and dashboard 1-2 a week. I use Windex for that, as well as for windows in the home. Remember the vent openings. Clean as far as you can reach.  Get rid of the paper towels you used. Wash the floors. Hot water, a touch of bleach and mr clean are what I've used. Then when the wet floor gadgets that use disposable wet sheets on them came out, I started using those to wipe down floors.\n4. Cleared as much dust collecting trinkets out of my  living space as possible. Wiped down what I can't on a regular basis.\n5. My cloth curtains are washed seasonally. Use hot water if there's no rubber lining. Use cold water if there's a rubber lining. Put a small amount of bleach in the washer. My metal window blinds, I wash down regularly with mild dish soap and water.\n6. Showers are also dual purpose. I find the water moisture helps ease discomfort. Same applies by using a wet cold cloth over the face. Or a cold air humidifier.\n7. Multi-vitamins appear to be a booster to alleviating my symptoms. Some theorize it is Vitamins B-complex and C that help the most. My Dr's have said it's no harm (to me) to take them. I use a well-known respected brand name without additives.\n8. I don't experiment with herbal remedies. Unless you have thoroughly researched botany, that item can be directly or indirectly RELATED to what you're allergic to. I was  surprised... what is related to what. Botany is very complex. They may also interfere with any prescribed medications one is taking. Messing with heart medications may not be a good thing to risk. \n\nI strongly follow with what the specialists say. They've spent 10 years to get a Drs degree, and five more years of specialty studies. Here, there are currently no standards on the strength of an herba
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You should ask your child's pediatrician.
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Not plausible, but possible. Have her go to her doctor. If she is embarassed or parents can't find out..go to the clinic. They will give her a free test..go with her too...while you're both there make sure you get all the over tests too. If there's a risk of pregnancy there's a risk of disease.
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There's something in the air.\n\nBabies are to cough and sneeze for anything--sometimes allergies, something for attention, and sometimes because their sick.\n\nWatch your kid's behavior. If THAT changes, then react with what illness your child has.
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Obviously something has changed somewhere with your daughter's life.  Children don't suddenly change drastically in their behavior and in their approach to school.  Neither do children suddenly become "lazy".  We need only watch children playing to realize they are not lazy.  \n\nSome things you might check out are whether she is being bullied at school, for example.  Is she happy at school?   How does she get along with her teacher?  Her classmates?  Has she changed schools?  Has there been a change in her life at home?  A separation?  A new baby?  In order to address this problem, you need to find the cause of it.  \n\nAnother area to think about is that there is often quite a jump academically from third grade to fourth grade.  Children are expected to be much more mature in their apporach to school and learning in general in fourth grade.  She may be having a difficult time adapting to that change and to the different expectations.\n\nI tend to disagree with those who have suggested ADD, though it is often not identified in girls because the signs in girls are often quite different than with boys.  Keep in mind that if you do pursue the question of ADD/ADHD that there is no actual "test" that identifies ADD - it is identified by using questionaires.  However, if she were my daughter I would certainly get her a good physical check up, and make sure everything is ok medically.\n\nMy gut reaction is that there is something going on that you don't know about ... what you have described is not typical, and you should get to the bottom of it and find the cause.  The change in your daughter seems too drastic to me to just be underachievement if all was well until this school year.