i've an 18-year-old sister who wet blankets.is this some form of illness?if so what's the remedy?
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Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. It is extremely common among kids who are under the age of 6, and it can last into the preteen years.\n\nDoctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is considered a natural part of development, and kids eventually grow out of it. Most of the time bedwetting is not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues.\n\nAll the same, bedwetting can be very stressful for families. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friend's house or at camp. Parents often feel helpless to stop it.\n\nThere may not be any way for you to cure your child's bedwetting, but the emotional support and reassurance you provide can help your child feel better until the bedwetting goes away on its own.\n\nHow Common Is Bedwetting?\nPrimary enuresis, the medical name for bedwetting, typically starts when kids are toddlers. It is very common among kids who are 6 years old or younger. About 15% of 6-year-olds wet the bed. And about 5% of 10-year-olds wet the bed.\n\nBedwetting often runs in families: Most kids who wet the bed have a relative that did it, too. If both parents wet the bed when they were young, it's very likely that their child will as well.\n\nCoping With Bedwetting\nBedwetting usually goes away on its own. But until it does, it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable for your child. So it's important that you provide support and positive reinforcement during this process.\n\nIt's a good idea to reassure your child that bedwetting is a normal part of growing up and that it's not going to last forever. It may comfort your child to hear about other family members who also struggled with it when they were young.\n\nYou may want to remind your child to go to the bathroom one final time before bedtime. Some parents try waking their kids in the middle of the night, but most of the time, that doesn't end the bedwetting.\n\nWhen your child wakes with wet sheets, have your child help you change the sheets. Explain that this isn't punishment, but it is a part of the process. It may even help your child feel better knowing that he or she helped out.\n\nWhen to Talk With Your Child's Doctor\nIn rare cases, when bedwetting begins abruptly and is accompanied by other symptoms, it can be a sign of another medical condition, and you may want to talk with your child's doctor.\n\nThe doctor may check for signs of a urinary tract infection, constipation, bladder problems, diabetes, or severe stress.\n\nIt's a good idea to call your doctor if your child suddenly starts wetting the bed after being consistently dry for at least 6 months. You may also want to call the doctor if your child begins to wet his or her pants during the day, starts misbehaving at school or at home, or if your child complains of a burning sensation when he or she goes to the bathroom.\n\nIn the meantime, your support and patience can go a long way in helping your child feel better about the bedwetting. Remember that the long-term outlook is excellent, and in almost all cases, dry days are just ahead.\n\nUpdated and reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD\nDate reviewed: April 2005\nOriginally reviewed by: Sandra G. Hassink, MD, and Steven Dowshen, MD
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Regarding LuvFactory's comments...don't overdo the cold towels...make them cool...not cold. If the patient gets too cold, they start to shiver and shivering actually raises the temperature.\n\nRegarding your original question, if you have a persistent fever, you really should see a doctor. A fever is a symptom of an underlying problem. A fever is the body's way of fighting off an infection or invading organism of some sort. You should be investigating the cause of the fever, not the fever itself.
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Could be strep throat or just stress related. Take her to a practioner ASAP, as it also could be a serious earnose/throat infection.
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It sounds like you have a severe case of hookworm. Suggest this or tape worm to your doctor and tell them, don't ask, to be treated for this.
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no i havent. I'd get it checked out asap, something else is probably causing it. See if yer mom has had problems with hers, it could run in the family.
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I can only think of try making ice cubes with your favorite liquid. Stick them in a blender. When your doing homework or reading or anything like that munch on some. You will be getting liquids and hopefully not the icky feeling. I have an 11 yr. old daughter that has the same problem.Although she isn't dehydrated we use ice chips as a snack.  Hope this helps!
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Sounds like she should get checked by a doctor first.\n\nSteam is good for a cough and helps to get phlem up of the chest. If you have a vapouriser put it in the room. If not, a bowl of hot water; get her to sit with her face over the bowl so that she can breath in the steam for a few minutes with a towel over her head. BE VERY CAREFUL SHE DOES NOT TIP THE WATER OVER.
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Try oatmeal soaks and calamine lotion & try to keep her from scrachring or rubbing it in her eyes, If it's really bad she may need a doctor
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Is she only doing this at school? If so, you might find out what's going on at school. Maybe she has some anxiety related to school. Have you tried asking her if something is wrong? Whatever you do, do not get angry or punish her for this; it will only make it worse for both of you. Be patient and understanding and she will be much more likely to talk to you about it.\n\nThere are many physical reasons as well as psychological reasons for this but, if it's happening at school only it probably isn't physical. If the problem doesn't go away soon, I would consult a professional. Pediatrician is good place to start and can refer you to another Dr., if necessary.
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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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Don't resist seeing a doctor if it stays in there too long you might get an infection.  Here is a link that may help.\n\nhttp://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_swim.htm\n\nIf this persists then see a doctor immediately!
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Run the hottest possible water in your shower to make "fog" in the bathroom.  Sit with your daughter AWAY FROM THE WATER and let her inhale the steam to loosen up the cough.  Also, plenty of fluids.  Warm tea with honey is soothing...sometimes the cough is worse because the throat is so irritated.  Glad you are taking her to the doctor.  Meanwhile, please keep an eye on her temperature, and give children's strength Tylenol for fever over 100.8.  (NEVER give aspirin to a child!  Can cause Reyes Syndrome, which can be very dangerous.)  Hope your little sweetie feels better soon.   :-)
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You should throw it away! Don't you think you're too old for your blanket? Besides it’s not like you can fix it, that’s what you get for sitting to close to the camping fire.  If only you had listened to me!\nLOL! \n^_^
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The best that I have heard about would be RID or NIX give her a bath and use the solution on her and then get a fine toothed comb and comb her hair and then have her to lay on a white sheet and you go and sift through her hair and pick the nits out of it and then wash the bed clothes in hot water, wash the clothes, steralize the combs and brushes and then get some of the spray at the store also and spray the beds, couches, blankets, clothes every where she has laid down and I would also treat your self and any other family members also.
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O MY GOD . I HAVE A SISTER JUST LIKE THAT . WHAT YOU DO IS STOP , GIVING HER MONEY . AND LET HER DEAL WITH HER OWN PROBLEMS . WASH YOUR HANDS  OF HER . AND LET HER GROW UP .
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now a-days it's normal. My younger sis and I started @ a younger age than most she was 7 years old and I was 8 also and were 17 and 18 now. It's compleatly normal, we've even went to a doctor to make sure. If you think something is wrong with you go see a gynacoligist, they'll tell you. and answer any of your questions.
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It isn't a public health issue and no, you shouldn't tell the professor.  That would do nothing but embarass the girl.  I hope that is not what you are looking to do.  So what if she sweats?  Once it dries on the seat, there would be nothing there to cause anyone to get sick.  A public health issue?  Maybe you should take a health class.