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Growth
Hi, I am 14 years old and I'm only 5'4". I'm really concerned about my height because everyone of my...More
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Frequent urination
Hello Dr. Benaroch, I have read your numerous posts related to the possible causes of frequent urination that...More
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hair growth
My daughter is 3 years and 4 months.Very worried about her very thin hair.Any ideas on how to thicken her...More
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elevated cpk level
Just searching for some insight. For the last year my CPK level has been elevated over 1300- 1400 every month....More
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Should the morning-after pill be prescribed to tee...
A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics says pediatricians should...More
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Failure To Thrive-14months @ 17lbs
Requesting guidance on this issue from knowing sources. I would like to hear how people have dealt with...More
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Absolutely hating being a step mom right now!!!
To a boy, 7 and a girl, 4. Aside from all the bad behaviors. I'm 34 weeks pregnant, and am just finding...More
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Is my baby too chunky?
ust wondering if anyone knows if there may be a medical reason for a 4 and a half month old baby wanting to eat...More
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Urinary frequency
My five year old daughter has this often discussed urinary frequency. However she only has it when laying...More
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27 months old kid still refuses to eat solid food
My son who is 27 months old, cannot eat solids.I still give him Mashed food(homemade). He can sing poems but...More
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Thanksgiving - Tips for travel, stress and fun!
When kids, travel, hosting family and preparing feasts are part of your holiday picture, planning...More
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son is 2yrs old and accidently got all his vaccina...
So I took my son in for his 2 year vaccinations and was told that he received all of the vaccinations that he...More
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New Dad, Hate my Kid
It's been seven weeks, but I'm beginning to fear that I not only do not like/love my child, but may actually...More
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Swollen lymph node and fatigue
My 11-year-old son has a swollen gland one one side of his neck, and is complaining of aches and fatigue. He is...More
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Phantom fever
My 6year old has had a fever off and on past week. Took her to ER/reg doctor and said she has strep and labs...More
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Dehydration
My son is just turning 5 and was still drinking out of sippy cups. We decided that it was past time to get rid...More
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my 5 year son has been throwing up for a week?
my son started last wed night throwing up 1 time, next morning he was acting just find. so he went to school...More
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6 year old with abdominal pain
My daughter has been having severe abdominal pain for a few weeks now. They come on suddenly and have her bent...More
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My daughter has accidents
I have a 5 year old daughter who as frequent accidents 5-6 times a day. She also can't control her bladder at...More
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parenting rage anyone?
am going to admit something that is very hard to say. i always knew i got mad fast when it came to...More
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Bladder Issue
Hi, I am a 24 yr old female with a husband and a beautiul 1 yr old son. One night while laying in bed I remember...More
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Fever in twins for over a month and a half?
My 23 month old twin girls have been running a fever (rectal) of 100-105.5 at its' worst. Today they had...More
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Monster Energy Drink Deaths Reported
Scary stuff to consider if you or your children drink high-caffeine energy drinks! FDA: 5...More
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