Your questions on children's health as they return to school have been answered by Livi's expert, Dr Rhianna McClymont

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Please note, questions have been answered and the expert is no longer available to answer new questions.

With the much-anticipated return to school now a reality, many parents have concerns about their children’s health. Whether your concerns are typical of any year or related to the effect of coronavirus, Dr Rhianna McClymont - Livi’s Lead GP - is here to help answer your questions.

Here’s some more info about Dr Rhianna McClymont: “Dr McClymont achieved a First Class Honours in Medicine. She then hit the ground running, carrying out medical, surgical and paediatric training at a number of prestigious London teaching hospitals, before specialising in General Practice. She has worked in a GP surgery in North London, and taken roles in urgent care settings, health-assessment clinics, and a digital healthcare company. Today, she works for Livi as a Lead GP as well as giving her time to the NHS.”

Here’s what Livi has to say: “If you’re a busy parent, being able to get medical advice quickly when one of your family is ill can be a real lifeline. Livi lets you see a registered GP quickly by video, at a time and place that suits you. Appointments are available seven days a week – usually within minutes, or you can book up to a week in advance. Our friendly, professional GPs can give you medical advice and prescriptions for a wide range of symptoms. You can use Livi for your children aged between 2 and 16 years old. Just register your child through the app and get instant access to medical advice when they’re feeling unwell – all without leaving home.”

So whether you’re worried about your little one’s skin rash, allergies or possible exposure to COVID-19 back at school, ask Dr McClymont your questions about children’s health.

Dr McClymont will be back between 16th and 21st September to answer your questions.

All who share a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where three lucky Mumsnet users will each win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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*Please note this thread does not constitute personal medical advice, and please do not disclose personal health information on this forum. You should always speak to a GP/healthcare professional in person for advice specific to your situation.

My daughter has been offered the nasal flu spray - is there any point getting it?

I am worried about the short time given to the children now for eating lunch. The schools have 15 minutes now for them to eat due to social distancing/bubble class groups etc. I understand the need for safety but is there any recommended vitamins or anything to add to their drinks.

My son suffers from Childhood asthma. I have heard it is something he could grow out of. Is this true?

My four year old has had spots on his torso and legs for a couple of months. They mostly don't bother him and I think it's probably molluscum. Should I have him checked by a GP?

My daughter suffers from regular nosebleeds, more common in the summer and usually in the night. Is there any particular reason why this may happen? Is this something she may grow out of? Thank you.

I concerned about giving my child the flu jab. Is it necessary?

My daughter (age 12) is a real worrier. She seems to go out of her way to find things to worry about and will think of things that I would never considered at her age... is there anything simple i can do to help alleviate her fears?

How can we help nervous kiddies struggling to make friends with all the new COVID rules?

My son has bad allergies and is on constant anti-histamines, will this increase his risk of breathing complications is he gets covid-19?

Do you think that the current measures in place is schools are adequate?

Do children need to take extra vitamins, if so what are the best ones?

What can you suggest with helping nine year old with sleep problems due to anxiety about catching the virus.

If children are required to take a Covid-19 test - is it invasive, might there be problems getting them to take it?

How reliable are allergy tests? And do they cover contact allergies or just dietary allergies>

Should my 10 and 13 yr old kids.be.getting the.flu jab?

My 8 year old son gets really itchy toes - what is the best over the counter treatment for athletes foot in children?

My 6yo daughter often has a bleeding nose, sometimes in the morning when I wake her up it’s a bit of a bloodbath. It doesn’t seem to bother her and I haven’t sought any medical advice as I just clean her up and make sure she has tissues with her. Is this something to be worried about?

My nine year old had what the GP identified as a verruca on the top of his foot, a couple of years ago.
I was told to keep applying topical wart/verruca treatment which we did for many many months with minimal success. They then agreed to try the liquid nitrogen freezing blast every couple of weeks, and it started to shrivel off a bit, but then they said it was too near a sensitive area on his foot (I can't remember exactly what they said, but it's right on the bony joint connecting to his little toe) and could damage him internally (?), and that he'd had several treatments of it and they didn't want to overdo it. This wasn't long before lockdown anyway.
Here it is, in all its glory. What can be done now?
He does gymnastics and swimming and hates having to keep wearing socks and plasters.
I've been moisturising it and rubbing it with a file as instructed, which he hates, and I don't even know that it's improving things anyway.

When will my 2 years old grand daughter grow out of eczema? Is it true there is a seven-year cycle?

My daughter is 9 yrs old and never seems to need much sleep and is never tired. Is this normal?

What's good for treating mask acne? My daughter seems to be suffering with this recently?! Help. Also general acne on her forehead..she is 11.

Should my child have the flu jab?

Are there plans for an easier more child-friendly covid19 test?

My nearly ten year old is a really great kid, with everything going for him.
He's bright, sweet-natured, energetic/fit/good at sports, funny, and really gorgeous (though we don't focus on superficial things, but I mention it to exclude his looks being an issue.), witty, fun.

Since he was about six though, he's been really down on himself, on and off. He had friends the same age whose mothers also said their sons were similar at that age, it was reasonably normal.
He's still down on himself now though.

Sometimes I feel it's mostly a call for attention, where we have to fill his bucket praising and complimenting him. He can't be specific about why he is "just rubbish", and truly, he has no reason to think he's anything other than fabulous. Why is he like this, should we be concerned, and what can we do?

He's also really happy though. It just seems he goes on downers, when he thinks too much.

He got a sibling when he was nearly five. She is the baby of our group and doted on by everyone, and gets lots of attention from friends and strangers alike (as did he when he was younger, but he doesn't remember) - could this be part of it?

He's really sensitive too, and often takes people's comments as criticisms where none is intended,or he takes things the wrong way, thinking the worst rather than giving people the benefit of the doubt.

I believe there was a mean boy in one of his extra curricular activities he started at age six, but he doesn't go to that place any more (I do believe the other boy was jealous of my son's ability in this activity, and lashed out bullying. The coaches admitted this but didn't do a great job dealing with it, we ended up switching clubs, and he's thriving at the new one). I mention this in case it is what triggered it, but it's been nearly four years and I don't believe he's he had any such issues elsewhere.