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Dr Phil Kieran

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Frusrated redhead teenage boy after he lost the game while playing video games
Dr Phil Kieran: Are computer games the cause of my son's hand and wrist pain?
I appreciate that he may not be keen on this, but I would encourage him to look at the longer-term picture. 

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

severe hand itching scratching. scary wound Itchy rash, allergies, fungal skin diseases
Dr Phil Kieran: My teenager got scabies on a camping trip
It is important to let your son know that he won’t be left with this rash forever, and the itch will pass

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Sad woman holding her nose because sinus pain
Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teen do about her repeat sinus infections? 
They leave her feeling miserable and she's stressed about her upcoming Junior Cert, which probably isn't helping

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cropped shot of young woman with white stretch marks from a weight loss or weight gain on her thigh
Dr Phil Kieran: Is there a treatment for my teen's stretch marks?
Stretch marks occur in up to 70% of adolescent girls - there is nothing to feel embarrassed about them

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Girl Drinking Water
Dr Phil Kieran: My daughter gets constipated when she's stressed  
Treating constipation is a marathon, not a sprint, but helping your daughter to manage it by herself will be a life-long skill that will help her in the future

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Pensive sad boy teenager
Dr Phil Kieran: My son's mood has dipped since getting an injury
For people with an injury, it can be easy to focus on what they can’t do rather than what they can

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Tired student trying to study in the night
Dr Phil Kieran: My teenage daughter is listless after antibiotic
Post-infection fatigue syndromes are a complex and variable group of conditions which are still poorly understood

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Allergy skin of an Asian kid on her legs with hand to scratch in natural light.
Dr Phil Kieran: My son's childhood eczema is back and it's painful
Eczema often settles down to some extent with age. For your son, this means that although it hasn’t settled yet, there is a decent chance it will over the next few years

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

front and side and back  view of same teenage boy standing on white background,
Dr Phil Kieran: Should we worry about my teenage son's short stature?
Height is a complex and sensitive topic that can be normal or indicate a medical issue that may need treatment

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Elbow pain.
Dr Phil Kieran: Could my hockey-playing teenager have tennis elbow? 
The first thing to rule out is an injury to the bone. This would most likely occur following a fall or impact. If the pain started after an impact, I would recommend going to see a doctor as soon as you can, as an X-ray may be needed to rule out a small chip or crack in the bone

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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