Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage son can’t handle the heat
My 13-year-old is struggling in the hot weather. He is sweating a lot and is complaining of feeling…
Dr Phil Kieran: My son has developed warts on his back and thumb
My 12-year-old son has developed small warts on his left thumb and some tag-like warts on his back.…
Dr Phil Kieran: Should we manage our son’s Leaving Cert anxiety with medication?
My son is sitting the Leaving Cert next month, and his anxiety is rising by the day. It’s…
My sporty son says he feels tired all the time
My 11-year-old plays a lot of sports. He picked up a virus about a month ago and recovered…
I’m worried about my teenager’s stress fracture
My 17-year-old son has joined the local running club and works out in the gym whenever he gets…
I worry my grandchild will get ill when visiting from the US
My daughter is flying home next week from the US with her young baby, who hasn’t been fully…
Daughter is tired all the time since starting college
My daughter seems to be tired all the time since starting college last month. She has a long…
What is the best treatment for a teen with a hacking cough?
My 15-year-old son has a stubborn hacking cough. He took two days off school last week, which helped,…