My 14-year-old son is small for his age and very self-conscious about it. He's also put on weight around his tummy. I've told him he will catch up with the other boys in his class in time, but he is convinced that he'll always be short and overweight. What would you suggest?

"I separate children’s constipation into two categories: Recent onset (less than four to six weeks) and longer-term (more than six to eight weeks). This helps me determine the care plan I recommend."

With infection, the white of the eye is usually pink, and the eye can look puffy. It is not typically painful, so if the child complains, you should get the eye checked out quickly

"Women experiencing period pain tend to assume that others feel what they do but manage better - there is also often a worry that they will be met with a dismissive doctor."

"Have other people in the family had symptoms like this in the past, particularly older sisters, mum or dad’s family? If lightheadedness runs in the family, there is less likely to be anything to worry about."

The food you consume also contributes to your overall fluid intake. This is particularly relevant if your child likes to eat a diet with a decent amount of fresh fruit, berries or water-containing vegetables

'What steps can I take to minimise the risk?'

About 75% of kids with asthma will grow out of it between six and puberty

Seborrhoeic dermatitis most commonly starts during adolescence, when the glands produce more and different oils.

RSV is spread mainly through droplet transmission so good respiratory etiquette is the mainstay of reducing transmission. With preschool-age children, this can be impossible to maintain, and infection is common.