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Do homeopathic treatments for ADHD work?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:08:01 GMT

Our 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6. We have tried several medications, stimulants and nonstimulants, and have not gotten good results. We are now looking at homeopathic treatment for our daughter, but the question is: Does it really work?

Why is there blood in the corner of my eye?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:13:03 GMT

I noticed some blood in the corner of my eye when I woke up this morning. My eye doesn't hurt and I can see fine. I don't remember poking it with anything. What could this mean?

Is it OK to take antidepressants while breast-feeding?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:59:14 GMT

I recently had my first baby and just learned I have OCD. My doctor put me on a very low dose of antidepressant and my symptoms are much better. I am breast-feeding my son and don't want to use formula but am worried about side effects. What problems should I look for?

Will a bleach bath help a child's eczema?

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:11:48 GMT

My grandson is suffering with eczema. Over-the-counter creams aren't working. His skin has been getting worse for the past three weeks. I've heard that bleach baths can help. Is it safe to give him a bleach bath?

How do we prevent kidney stones in kids?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:49:45 GMT

My 12-year-old daughter was found to have calcium oxalate crystals in her urine. The doctor said to watch out for kidney stones, which happen to run in our family. What should we do to prevent my daughter from developing stones?

What are Mongolian spots?

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:36:31 GMT

My newborn son has blue birthmarks on his back. The doctor called them Mongolian spots (but we are not Asian) and said they are found in darker skinned babies and not to worry. Our other kids didn't have them. What are they? Will they go away?

Are rabies shots needed for any bat exposure?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:02:26 GMT

During a recent family trip to the mountains, our kids, who were sleeping in the attic, were awakened by a bat flying around the room. We called our doctor, who told us to go to the emergency room, where the kids got the rabies vaccine and immune globulin. Was that really necessary?

What are these dry white spots on my child's face?

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:55:57 GMT

We just got back from the beach and I noticed that my 6-year-old daughter has some dry white spots on her face. I make sure she always wears sunscreen, and she has not had a sunburn. I've put lotion on her skin but it's not helping. She had eczema when she was younger but that always showed up on her arms and legs and not the face. What could this be?

What is that metallic body odor?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:02:51 GMT

Is it normal for a 12-year-old girl who has started her menstrual cycle for the first time, within the last six months to have a pungent, almost metallic, body odor? She gets teased for her smell all the time and we have tried everything to fix it.

What are the chances I'm a genius?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:25:38 GMT

I'm a 14-year-old boy and I was told that I have Asperger's syndrome. The doctors told us that I have the IQ of a borderline genius. On average what are the chances of that happening?