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15 yo Boy with severe eczema

I’ve seen a 15-year-old boy this morning with severe eczema, asthma (under control with occ. use of blue inhaler) and allergic reaction to eggs, nuts, lanolin, and suspected multiple food intolerances. Asthma diagnosed at 3yrs and eczema appeared to develop following booster jabs and chicken pox shortly afterwards. Multiple courses…

Probiotic dosage for a 12 yo child

I am working with a family who’s daughter has been diagnosed with PANS. Her doctor has prescribed a 1 month course of antibiotics. Luckily he did recommend probiotics but mum took it upon herself to give 50 billion a day. Is this considered too high for a child of this…

8 yo G with ulcerated small intestine, anaemia, feeding tube, not thriving

Patient: 8-year-old girl, not thriving, twin is a foot taller although the same size at birth. Current symptoms: Not thriving, slow growth, poor appetite, prefers strong salty foods, frequent infections, nausea, very pale, not anaemic at present but has been in the past. So bad at some points that she…

8 yo B with recurrent ringworm on his feet

I am looking for advice on the appropriate dose of ADP for an 8 year old child with recurrent ringworm on his feet. I would also be interested in a full protocol too. Many thanks Emily Fawell

7 yo M with stress related tic

• Primary Presenting Symptoms – tic (eye and head movement which develops when stressed or tired), a sudden loss of concentration at school • Diagnosis-has not yet consulted GP, this has been advised • 4 months in duration, started after a stressful incident at school in which the child was…

7 yo G with a possibility of having early puberty

I would like to get some help for a 7 year old girl with a possibility of having early puberty. She was just referred to a paediatrician. Her diet is quite good, mainly organic. At the moment she is taking Natures Plus – Animal Parade – multivitamin formula, Bio Care…

7 yo B who has been diagnosed with Partial Complex Seizure

I am seeing a mother with a 7 year old child who has been diagnosed with Partial Complex Seizure n a few days. Its not an area I have any experience with but I believe, gluten sensitivity and other food allergies such as casein can be a consideration, along with…

Advice on supplements for 7 yo B celiac

I would appreciate your advice regarding a friend’s 7 year old son who was diagnosed celiac a couple of months ago after his mother discovered he had a 50 pence size bald patch on his head. The little boy had been growing and developing normally with no symptoms prior to…

7 yo F with chronic constipation

History: Breast fed until aged 1 No problems until approximately 4 years ago, her parents noticed she started to have stool accidents. A few months prior they had a holiday in Egypt. The stool accidents begain to be more frequent and became more leakage than solid stools. She started school…

6 yo girl with severe eczema

I am seeing this client in clinic tomorrow. She uses a steroid cream (Cutivate) and Immune suppressor cream (Elidel) plus oral steroids and over-counter anti-histamine. She has had allergy tests for milk, egg, cat, dust, mould, grass. Presumably negative? Don’t know if mother will consider food intolerance tests. Which would…

6 yo B with Alport’s syndrome (a genetic kidney disease)

Boy age 6 has been diagnosed with Alport’s syndrome (a genetic kidney disease). Can anyone offer any advice on nutritional and supplemental support and any support network or further reading? They have been told that he needs to switch to a protein free diet and that he will need a…

6 yo B with 4+ Citrobacter Freundii and 4+ Klebsiella Oxytoca

This little boy was fed lots of antibiotics as soon as he arrived in this world by C section. At three weeks he developed a full body rash and had choking episodes he was then diagnosed with milk protein allergy and reflux. He had an initial stool test done at…

3 yo G with tooth carries, sensitive gut (past vomiting, reflux)

I have a very particular client who is a mother that brought in her 3 year old daughter (LW) to clinic, who has tooth carries (although their dentist said that it was ‘stable and not getting worse’). LW is also prone to reflux since being a baby and used to…
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3 yo G with abdominal distention and pain windy poos

Natural birth, breastfed for 10 weeks was less distended on formula Wakes up in pain Is a good eater loose and frequent stools with wind sometimes Frequent urination robust looking healthy otherwise Very distended abdomen Doesnt get colds or other issues IVF baby Mother had thrush during the 10 week…

3 yo G with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency

Apologies for the incorrect layout, but as I only have limited information at this stage I was hoping for some guidance with regards to diet and supplements. Her mother is bringing her 3 year old daughter to see me next week for general healthy eating and dietary advice. Having had…

3 yo F with chronic constipation and impaction

Hi I have a 3 year old (3 yrs, 7 months), female – who’s had chronic constipation since 1 month old. Was breastfed exclusively for 5 months. Mum got an infection in breast and had to bottle feed. From 1 m old had rabbit dropping like stools. Pregnancy- mum felt…

3 yo G with weak, peeling toe nails, keratosis pilaris, heart defect

Hi there, My three year old daughter has weak, peeling/splitting toenails which grow with white lines across them. The nails have been like this since birth. Her finger nails are absolutely fine, with no blemishes, peeling or cracking. I would love some advice on how to address this. Overall, her…

4 yo Boy with infections

The mother of this 4 year old boy is a prospective client wishing for advice on how to encourage her son to accept food again. He has regularly refused food for approximately 1 year, only accepting processed foods and sugar. The mother has attempted ‘everything’ and fully researched via the…

6 yo M with intermittent vomiting and diarrhoea

Hello I have a 6 yo M client that I’m going to see next week. He is presenting with intermittent vomiting and diarrhoea – about 6 weeks. This mainly takes place between 3-4 in the morning. Siblings and classmates have not had similar symptoms. Has seen G.P. and mum requested…

6 year old with history of constipation & diarrhoea

My client is a 6 year old boy who has a history of bowel complaints since a baby. As a baby he had frequent diarrhea then with constipation and diarrhea. He had a full impaction in June 2012 and a partial in Sept 2011. For the past year he has…
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