toddler with undiagnosed health problem?
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A toddler’s health is something parents should be concerned about because at this stage a toddler is very active, they encounter many new things and do a lot of dangerous things. Because toddlers are more active and because many parents tend to go to more places once children begin getting older the chances of colds and flu increase, parents should prepare.\nImmunizations\n\nParents should be up to date on their children’s vaccinations, vaccinations are very important tools that help prevent various childhood diseases and protect against germs that are floating in the air.\n\nEach time a child is immunized a parent is given a shot record that keeps track of all of the vaccinations a child has received. Parents should keep this shot record in a safe place at all times and if a parent isn’t quite sure if their child is up to date or not a quick call to the pediatrician or local health department should help a parent make sure.\n\nFever\n\nMost parents never think about what they will do when their toddler is feverish. At the first sign of fever take the toddlers temperature reading and call the pediatrician or the pharmacist to ask what type of pain reliever is best but most will recommend Tylenol or Motrin, follow the dosage directions on the packaging. \n\nPlace the toddler in the bathtub for a lukewarm bath because sometimes a bath can counteract to reduce a fever. \n\nAfter the bath the toddler should be dressed in warm clothing to keep them snug, usually a temperature can be brought down this way but it may return within hours.  Give the toddler another bath if needed but if a fever is high and refuses to come down, take the toddler to the doctor or emergency room because a fever could be a sign of something simple or serious. \n\nDiarrhea\n\nToddlers tend to experiment with lots of food that sometimes results with diarrhea! When in doubt or in severe cases, call the pediatrician or pharmacist for direction but do not give anyone with diarrhea milk or dairy products; instead go to the market to purchase pediatric drinks made specifically for little tots with diarrhea. \n\nThe ideal meal for a toddler with diarrhea is rice and bread or if the toddler doesn’t have much of an appetite a couple of pieces of toast or some crackers is great. The point is to get some absorbent into the stomach to absorb the painful liquid. \n\nIt’s also important to drink lots of liquid because with diarrhea it’s easy to become dehydrated. Clear drinks such as water, ginger ale, sprite or 7-up are acceptable but avoid darker liquid drinks or juices with a lot of sugar.\n\nCuts & Scrapes\n\nOne thing that parents should brace for are injuries, just in case. Toddlers are on the move and sometimes a scrape on the knee or the elbow is inevitable. A first aid kit is a must.\n\nWhile some cuts and scrapes are worse than others they should always be cleaned with an antibiotic spray or a liquid like hydrogen peroxide to reduce the risk of infection. Neosporin is an excellent ointment to aid in the healing process and use a band-aid to finish off. \n\nFalls\n\nFalls are pretty tricky and head injuries … even worse. If a toddler falls, even if there are no marks left behind, keep a close eye on them and if they act even a tad bit strange take them to a physician immediately. Head injuries can be very serious and they are nothing to be played around with.\n\nThe risk of concussion or internal damage is to high to leave up to chance.\n\nIf a toddler falls inspect them closely to make sure there are no hidden injuries, talk to them, ask them if they are okay and monitor them closely for at least two hours after, do not let a toddler go to sleep after a bump on the head. It’s always best to call a pediatrician or the hospital emergency room.\n\nToddlers are adorable mini people that need lots of supervision and toddlers are rough and tough tots that love action, just keep it safe.
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it has to do with the tempature differce and the hewmidity in the air. ask your doctor to explain it in english(lol) so that you know for sure what's goin on. dont be afraid to ask, i mean considering it is your kids life your talking about. hope your 4 yr old gets better.
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Trust you instincts.  If you don't think something is right, you need to have it checked out.  You have done a great job of noting what seems to be wrong.  If you don't get what you are looking for, keep a notebook with good notes on what he eats, his weight and other symptoms.  I am sorry to hear you are having these problems.  Good luck.
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Treat your child with a decent over the counter medication. \n\nIf more action is needed for this really rather mild concern, then contact the school's bosses (district HQ or school board, for example) and/or the county public health department.\n\nIf you are still unsatisfied, try a local news station or newspaper. \n\nI am unsure how big of a response you can expect from this however, so you may need to modify your expectations.
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Ask the baby's pediatrician.
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Make sure you're feeding him a healthy diet for one.  That's all you can do. Also remember to have doctor check ups.  It's not a horrible thing if your child is underweight.  I've been underweight my entire life and I'm healthy.  Talk to your doctor if your very concerned to make sure it's nothing however.  Keep them active and off the couch and they should grow up to normal.
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It sounds like a virus that seems to go away,but instead lays dormant for a few days. There's not much that can be done for this except plenty of bed rest and fluids. During the times that she's not feeling unwell,make sure she's still taking it easy so as not to weaken her immune system.\n\nJust saw your daughter's age-I'd get her straight to the doctor's,there is a real danger of her becoming dehydrated. Does she also have a high temperature? Keep a check on this and sponge her down from time to time with cool water. She may also have a food intolerance,such as dairy-so tell the doctor you want her checked for this. Don't ask-TELL. You know your daughter better than anybody.
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Could be chicken pox's but I've never heard of anything that comes and goes. Measles, mumps, German measles...it could be a number of things. Your best bet would be to call her pediatrician in the morning and set up an appointment ASAP. It could be serious.
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An hour or two?  Sounds like a friend of mine daughter.  Have you looked into a food allergy?  You don't say how old she is, what she eats, or how much, but I would look into that.\n\nIt turned out that my friends daughter has **ciliac**(spelling may be off) [EDIT: I put crones in there first, my mistake] disease.  She can not eat wheat products (bread, pasta, etc.)
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please get her to see a dr as she may have a problem that can be solved. in the meantimebe gentle and patient with her, cuddles can be fun too
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If the baby has no medical conditions or problems, the next check up would be at 2 years old.
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Have you spoken with your doctor about this?  Perhaps you need to stop nursing and give her a bottle before bed.  Make sure she is good and full when she goes down?  I'm thinking she's just hungry and needs more food before bedtime.  But, I am not a doctor.  So I suggest you talk this over with her pediatrician.
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She could be dehydrated. You should ask your Dr. also re. symptoms of Diabetes, such as a fruity smell to the breath, increased urination , can't recall the rest. Are there control issues at your house? I only ask because an environment where things are either out of control or one or more people are tending to over-control, that is a perfect set-up for eating disorders. Food & it's consumption ( or lack thereof) becomes the one thing the child can have some control over. You'd better seriously lookinto this with someone with expertise in this field, be safe.
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My son has HLHS. I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like your granddaughter had a similar procedure as my son. Did she have a Fontan? My son is eight years old now -- he enjoys swimming and martial arts and is doing very well in school. He may never be a jock, but our biggest issue right now is getting his handwriting neat ;-). He gets regular checkups from the pediatric cardiologist (every 6 mos. with an annual ECHO and a holter (sp?) monitor every two years.)\n\nWe wish your granddaughter and your family the best of wishes. Let me know if you want to talk.
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My child was diagnosed with this condition. Conventional medical experts pushed medications and said they would be for life.  Go the alternative road.  THere is NO harm in trying.  All of my son's symptoms disappeared when we treated food and environmental allergies.  Get and read the following 2 books used from Amazon: 1. IS THis Your Child, Doris Rapp, MD 2. Food Allergy Cure, Ellen Cutler, MD   Just do it!  You will be glad you didi!
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Is this YOUR BABY we're talking about? Please, don't put his/her health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect his/her mind and body. You must consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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Get the boy checked thoroughly by a doctor. He is grossly underweight.