Breast development in boys, also known as gynecomastia, is a common condition that usually occurs during puberty. It is caused by an imbalance of hormones, specifically an increase in estrogen or a decrease in testosterone, …
Should my wife stop taking Anaspaz (hyoscyamine sulfate), an anti-cramping medication, if she’s breast-feeding? A doctor told us that the drug may affect her breast milk. Our toddler is 2 years old, and nurses once …
My daughter will be three on August 11. For three months now she has had yucky, crusty, hard, brown spots on her scalp. Her doctor said it’s cradle cap. I’ve been treating it three days …
At what age can my child start drinking whole milk? The ideal source of nutrition for healthy infants is human milk. Iron-fortified commercial infant formulas, created to closely resemble mother’s milk, are an acceptable alternative …
My daughter is five-and-a-half and cannot stay dry at night. Any suggestions, other than taking her to the bathroom, limiting drinks in the evening and rewarding her attempts to get up and go? Although most …
My son is now eight years old. Since he was three, he has had terrible bouts of vomiting. They happen only 2-3 times a year, but when it happens it really scares us. He can …
My son is an active 17 months. I am really worried about dehydration at this time of the year. I know that toddlers don’t eat as much as infants do. But how do I determine …
How many ounces of fluid does my toddler need in summer? Continue »
Could you please tell me a little bit about ringworm? The term ringworm applies to a group of infections of the skin and scalp, commonly seen in children. It is not caused by worms, but …
My 8-year-old son broke the larger bone in his arm about four inches above his wrist. The bone fractured completely and displaced. The doctor set the bone without opening up the skin. However, a week …
