| Subject | Date Asked |
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| diarrhia | 11/17/2009 |
Q: me daughter has had diarrhea for 11weeks now and i have had it tested for lactose an infections but ...
A: if the motions are following ecah feed, that si normal for babies of this age. what si mroe ...
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| Infant with PAPVR and Sinous Venosus ASD | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My infant girl has been diagonised with PAPVR and Sinous Venosus ASD at her 2 month check-up. We've ...
A: its difficult for the child to survive longer without surgery beyond 5 years.. but all depends on ...
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| reoccuring fevers | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 5 years old and just started school in August. She has never been in day care and ...
A: tonsils need not be hereditory. its more often related to head size/shape and oral hygeine. brushing ...
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| recurrent fevers | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I am from Chennai, India. My son who turned 5 in June 2009 has been having high fevers of 3-5 days ...
A: fever once every month, not causing any weight loss or requiring admissions, may just need to be ...
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| Eczema and Low weight | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Please do help me. We are from India but currenly in US for the past 8 months. My son was born in ...
A: pls detail me with routine diet/ feeds teh child is receiving at present. eczema is a common ...
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| Bilateral Perihilar Consolidation | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My son who is 2.5 has been coughing for the last 6 mths. Although it is not throughout the day, when ...
A: longstanding cough may be related to asthma, but if u wnat me to believe teh xray report, no doctor ...
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| soreness in breast | 11/11/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter has been complaining that her left breast was hurtin her when she touched or ...
A: at this age, such concerns may be common..its just teh rgowing best bud.. one may start ahead fo ...
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| gas/formula | 11/10/2009 |
Q: He was started on Good Start supreme and at about 3weeks he started getting very bad gas had a loose ...
A: fussiness and spitting up is closely related to constipation. you may read my article on ...
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| Frequent Stools passing baby | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My son is 5 1/2 months old.I started solid foods for him a month before itself and mother feed too. ...
A: well, if its regular , its normal. but fi you notice it recently, u surely have an aetiology. ...
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| Chronic/ recurring cold & cough - 3.50 yr old | 11/9/2009 |
Q: For the past one year our three %26 half year old son has been getting a recurring cold %26 wet ...
A: well, it looks like theer is some partially tretaed throat infection. get a throat swab doen fro ...
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| Hand Foot Mouth disease & skin peeling & high Fever & swelling on cheek | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My son is 5 years old.About a week ago he had high fever 104. he had blisters on hand, foot & mouth. ...
A: taking paracetamol for such along duration daily is not a good sign and can eb toxi. this child ...
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| Develpment delay | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My son is diagonised with global mental delay. All is chromosome & MRI test comes normal. What are ...
A: tests: will be decided by teh devlopmental and genetic specialist depending on the clinical ...
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| 8 yr old w/symptoms of a 50 yr old | 11/8/2009 |
Q: What would be the most common diagnosis of an 8 yr old boy that has these symptoms: excessive ...
A: all the symptoms do match with history of some evere illness, including life threatening infections ...
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| Formual/Acid Reflux | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter is now 6 weeks old and was just diagnosed with stage 4 of acid reflux. She also has a ...
A: well, may eb you could have contineud with breastfeeding. changing formula isnt the solution for ...
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| Develpment delay | 11/7/2009 |
Q: My son is diagonised with global mental delay. All is chromosome & MRI test comes normal. What are ...
A: one needs to see if the delay is causing some disability, if theer is any disability or handicap, ...
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| Ears and Allergies | 11/5/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 10 months old and has allergies and has had three ear infections so far. She always ...
A: well as she seems tyo grow out fo GERd, you may sure decdie about tapering the meds. also the skin ...
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| Blocked nose | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Venketraman, My 5 1/2 yrs daughter has been experiencing blocked nose during the night time, which ...
A: lets call it as stuffy nose with night symptoms.. though no sneezing and cough. primarily lets rule ...
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| Chronic/ recurring cold & cough - 3.50 yr old | 11/4/2009 |
Q: For the past one year our three %26 half year old son has been getting a recurring cold %26 wet ...
A: 2 main questions are these symptoms too often and with fever? are night symptoms often seen ...
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| Flying with Newborn | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter is currently 5 weeks old, my dad has ALS and his disease is progressing very fast. He ...
A: I will prefer as much possible avoid the travel unless it is very urgent, espcially in context with ...
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| sporadic breathing pattern | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Ever since my 5 month old got over a cold 3 weeks ago, when she has episodes in which she softly ...
A: well, i find it quiet often due to a abd dream ro just following a nose/throst infcetion, an attempt ...
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| When to take our baby out in Public | 11/1/2009 |
Q: We have daughter who is 72 days old (2 months+) & is a full term baby. We have been taking her out ...
A: well, i recommend not atleast till first 6 months as immunity is low. even the hand and objects of ...
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| FTT and refusing bottle | 10/31/2009 |
Q: My almost 11 month old daughter is only 14lbs, and was dx FTT when she was 3 months old. She just ...
A: on an average a baby needs almost 100 calorie in 100 ml feed per kilogram bodyw eight per day. that ...
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| Weight Problems with my 3 1/2 month old | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter Madison is 4 months old on November 7th. As it stands now she is 11 lbs 14.5 oz. she has ...
A: maintain the weight monitoring every 15 days. follow a written feeding schedule or note down ...
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| Urine specimen | 10/27/2009 |
Q: This will sound like a foolish question but my grandson (age 20 months) was taken to our Doctor ...
A: ask for a bulb or bottle or cup from urine analysis laboratory, let the child pass some urine and ...
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| allergic to formula? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: my son just turned 6 months old,exclusively breast fed till now.couple of times i had to give him ...
A: try the same in small quantity liek say 1 spoon a day .. in begining. let him get adjusted to taste. ...
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| Two month old sleep problem | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 7 weeks old.Since 4 days (beginning last Thursday) she does not sleep in the ...
A: well, babies dont understand day and night till almost a year, so they may wake up 3 times a night. ...
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| Sleep/Skin reaction | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My son is now 5 months old. He has a lot of trouble with self soothing when its time to go to bed. ...
A: keep the baby wrapped in a thin cotton blanket, that will keep him comfortable.apply soothing ...
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| Uvula Missing | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My 1 and 1/2 yr son does not have an uvula. Does that mean anything? Generally speaking as of now he ...
A: well missing uvula doesnt cause any much problems, but one needs to assess the infant for nay ...
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| 8yr old daughter has new symptoms | 10/23/2009 |
Q: my 8 yr old daughter has been sick with a dry hoarse cough for about 2 weeks with a stuffy nose. ...
A: her throat is sore or infectied that makes her swalow painful, it can also be seen when tonsils get ...
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| reply to questions | 10/22/2009 |
Q: The expert can't answer your question. Your Question was: Hi, I am writing about my 3.5 year old ...
A: how is he growing on growth charts? on what ground was he labelled as failure to thrive? was any ...
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| Congenital Hepatosplenomegaly with Thrombocytopenia | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My 20 day old daughter is suffering from congenital hepatosplenomegaly and thrombocytopenia. My ...
A: well, i feel the thing should settle by 3 months. such cases are unusual . doc smay term this as ITP ...
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| Stools | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old baby girl has been getting greenish stools for the last one month. We have done a ...
A: u can give beetroot if she 6 months plus. dilute feeds in ghee or water and not milk. after 6 months ...
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| Stools | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old baby girl has been getting greenish stools for the last one month. We have done a ...
A: well, she isnt evaluated fro giardaisis which exactly mimics same. giardaisis may start form this ...
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| Seizure disorders | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a puzzle that I am left with to figure out on my own. I'm hoping you can lend some insight. ...
A: I really appreciate your efforts being taken on this kid. i hope the milestones are normal till ...
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| Antibiotics | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My kid is just 11 months old. Recent she had high fever which repeatedly came for the 4th time in ...
A: loose motions related to drugs usually stop within 24 hours fo stopping the drug. if a drug like ...
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| Amino Acid test | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My son had a orgaic acid urin screen and an amino acid plasma screen. Urine test flagged for ...
A: its a difficult case, online consultation isnot possible. you need to see a metabolic or genetci ...
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| Toddler Diarrhea | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My son is 20 months old, he has intolerance to all animal milk(cow; goat) and an allergy to soy. He ...
A: its a serious concern if its affecting his weight gain. do read about diarrhea dehydration care at ...
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| Lump under my son's armpit | 9/26/2009 |
Q: My 8 year old son ran between 102 and 105 temperature about 2 weeks ago with no other physical ...
A: such nodes are common following infections like mononucleosis caused by viruses, and if the disease ...
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| Stools | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My 5 month old baby girl has been getting greenish stools for the last one month. We have done a ...
A: get a stool culture done to evaluate further. weight gain is adequate. the only worry seems form teh ...
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| Passes stool several times a day | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My 19 months old son passes stool several times a day,its very soft and he is not suffering from ...
A: he may need stool tetsing for Ph and sugars to rule out any lactose intolerance also micrsocpy to ...
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| Pediatritian and neonatologist | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Santhosh, I would like to know if a doctor having MBBS and DCH, claim himself to be a neonatologist? ...
A: a person who is a DM in neonatology is a more competent person. but as any doctor even family ...
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| swollen nodes | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Over the recent months I have noticed that my 2 year old has horrible reactions to mosquito bites. ...
A: 1) can you have mosquito allergies? and === unlikely 2) Can you develop swollen nodes from bites? ...
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| Adenoids | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My son is 18 month old who is constantely sick with flu or congested. I take him to the doctor they ...
A: its likely to be adenoids. surgery is likely if weight loss or no weight gain or repeatedly ...
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| Childhood Immunizations | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Sir, I would be highly obliged to if you could enlighten me on which vaccines would be beneficial to ...
A: if you can afford, pentavalent DT HB HIB and prevanar and rotavirus all may be given.all vaccine ...
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| acidic stool | 9/21/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old has had really runny greenish-yellow stool for 2 days which seems to be acidic ...
A: read more about loose motion and dehydration care at www.rehydrate.org also get stool PH and sugar ...
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| 6 mo. appetite decreasing by half | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old girl. Average weight at birth and healthy. Over the last month she has slowly ...
A: check her weight.. fi its aflling along eth rgwoth line.. ist a concern. apart from that most such ...
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| My 4 month old son | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Respected doctor, My son will complete his 5 months on 27th September, 2009. Overall he is healthy ...
A: if he is running fever, even today i will advice some evaluation liek blood tests or X ray. some ...
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| Cough/Cold | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter 4 years old was having mild cough. I tried Piriton CS for 3 days and then went to ...
A: well, cough alwasy follows fever and cold.. at a later date.. its not due to medicines worsening ...
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| Height and Weight | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My kid is 4 years 10 months old..he is a boy....he weighs..37 pounds and his height is 3ft 8 ...
A: nothing to worry at this age. you can get standard growth parameters at exact age at the charts ...
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| My 4 month old son | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Respected doctor, My son will complete his 5 months on 27th September, 2009. Overall he is healthy ...
A: read "cold" at www.pediatricianonline.in it may take 2 days to recover upto 50%. if you are in a ...
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| My 4 month old son | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Respected doctor, My son will complete his 5 months on 27th September, 2009. Overall he is healthy ...
A: 1. Is Somva 34 safe to give on daily bases? (Instruction printed on its bottle suggested to give it ...
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| Tonsil stones | 9/16/2009 |
Q: do tonsil stones require tonsillectomy. if not, how are they usually treated. And I think it is ...
A: tonsil stomes are called tonsiloliths pls read details about this at following link ...
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| Not interested in food | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 11 months 3 weeks old. She has roughly 5 meals a day which include cerelac 2 times, 1 ...
A: please go through similar advice ai www.infantfeeding.blogspot.com follow through questions and ...
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| frequent stools | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old daughter who has had 2 episodes of gastric infection and has finished a 7 day ...
A: motion after every meal is called gastrocolic reflex and it is normal in most infants. at times in ...
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| Pediatric Hemoglobin Levels | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My daughter went for her 2 year check up last week, where they performed a finger stick to test her ...
A: well, when the hemoglobin exceeds its normal value.. one needs to be concerned that the number of ...
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| my son has an ear infection and i am flying in a few day | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My son is 7 months old and he has a mild ear infection he has been taking antibiotics for 3 days now ...
A: well, its fiel as long as you carry a bottle or feed along with and carry some water too. also ...
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| RSV | 9/12/2009 |
Q: My daughteris 9 months old. She was born @ 37 weeks gestation last Halloween. Last winter she had a ...
A: is her feeding/sleep compromised? if yes.. she needs to go to dr earliest. also read danger ...
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| constant vomiting | 9/11/2009 |
Q: ever since my son started day care 3 weeks ago, he has been vomiting on and off a lot. At first he ...
A: make smaller feeds... smaller pieces, preferably feed with smaller spoon. wait for the piece ...
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| Lack of weight gain/growth | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old son who weighs only 25lbs. He is 36" tall. His lack of weight gain has been a ...
A: you havent spoken about the MRI scan yet. it appears that brain has suffered significant insult due ...
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| Usage of Steroids in 6 months old | 9/10/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old is a winter baby, born in February. He has had several episodes of ear infection and ...
A: inhalation steroids are safer even for months. the doctor definitely weights the benefit and risks ...
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| plane journey | 9/9/2009 |
Q: i will be travelling in a plane for 5 hours with my 13 months old baby girl,nearly 1 year and 1 ...
A: i hope u had alreday been at flying with kids website. http://www.flyingwithkids.com/ what is ...
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| Projectile Vomit | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My five month old only has a bowel movent every three days. When she goes she projectile vomits. ...
A: you had used two medical terms " projectile vomits" and "clay colour stools" most of the vomitings ...
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| Cream for wounds and scars | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Doctor, my 20 months old keeps getting hurt and the wounds leave scars. How can i get rid of these ...
A: i was prescribed Tyrobit DS cream, which contains kojic acid due to skin pigmentation by a ...
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| Melatonin | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old has trouble sleeping all night & has for 2 years now & I am at mt wits end. She does ...
A: well, i wont recommend any medicines for this. you need to understand child day night cycle and ...
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| Cream for wounds and scars | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Doctor, my 20 months old keeps getting hurt and the wounds leave scars. How can i get rid of these ...
A: does he fall too often? if yes... he may need evaluation. is he hyperactive? you may take a ...
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| Lack of weight gain/growth | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old son who weighs only 25lbs. He is 36" tall. His lack of weight gain has been a ...
A: i need details. past weight records at various ages. the probable metabolic concern .. what is it? ...
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| pubiuc swelling | 9/6/2009 |
Q: My 9 years old daughter developed an acute onset pubic swelling and pain of 1 day duration. Prior to ...
A: well, if u are sure it were below the pubic bone and not the labia, it can be a small furuncle or ...
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| 4 year old with bags under eyes | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My son just turned 4. He stopped taking naps at about 2 years of age, since then he will sit in his ...
A: a pic will benefit for a better opinion. you may send in ask form at the site ...
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| Odd hand movements in toddler | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My 22 month old makes odd stiff hand movements..most of the time it is when he is excited or he sees ...
A: speech delay is a neurological sign, given this any other possibility of neurological sign like some ...
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| 14 yr old sleeping habit | 9/4/2009 |
Q: my son is 14 months old now. i have certain questions wandering in mind and would like to put ...
A: i want to know how many times a 14 months old toddler would get up in the night. === 4 times. or as ...
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| clarification-regarding-vaccination & growth of my child | 8/30/2009 |
Q: 1.can we administer single dose of prevenor vaccine for 3.3year old kid? 2.my child is 3.3year old ...
A: 1. yes read here http://www.prevnar.com/c01_dosing_schedule.aspx 2. height and weight appears ...
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| PFO in infants | 8/30/2009 |
Q: We found out a day or two ago that our 10 week old daughter has PFO. They had found a murmur a day ...
A: well, if its more than 8 mm.. it may not close on its own and so may need surgery may be say after ...
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| 5 mo old won't drink formula or eat baby food | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My grandson will not drink his formula or eat baby food. He has seen specialist for this they say he ...
A: what was the birth weight? has he been progressively growing since birth along the growth curve ...
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| 9 yr old ,left inner thigh pain | 8/29/2009 |
Q: My son is 9 and it actually began a couple nights after he had been to the ER for sore throat and ...
A: if the sore throat and headache is relieved and thigh pain is persistant, i may suggest getting a ...
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| my kids diet | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My baby girl is 8.5month old. She is on semi solid diet but, making her eat is very painful. I ...
A: well, continue iron supplements. dont slap. have patience (more) use small spoon, give small feed ...
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| probiotics | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am looking at probiotics for my 5 year old boy. He has always had an issue with loose stools and ...
A: probiotics wont help a sore bottom. probiotics may help reduce duration of loose motions, though ...
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| Allergy to mosquite bites | 8/27/2009 |
Q: My 8 month old son gets mosquite bites almost daily. These bites then turn red and become small ...
A: this need not be called allergy.. but a routine sequale to any bite sin infants. there are remedies ...
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| 3 and half month old baby fell off from bed | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I had the scare of my life today when my three and a half month old fell off the bed. He first fell ...
A: i m sorry to reply late, but drowsy.. if u feel needs urgent visit to emergency department or a ...
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| 14 month baby not eating | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My 14 month old boy was eating baby food (gerber jar food) properly upto 1 year. After his 1st bday ...
A: he needs variety. he needs to be started feeds in small quantity. Preferably avoid milk and bottles ...
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| headache 4 year old | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My son came back from school complaining of headache. He also had fever, 100.3C. He slept while in ...
A: headaches related to fever are likely to be related to fever. a good neurological examination is ...
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| loose moton | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Sir My son is 2 1/2 months old. Has cold, sneezing, and cough. He had cold right from his birth. ...
A: read management of cold/runny nose at www.pediatricianonline.in if the child had no fever or ...
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| Iron levels | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am asking what is the normal range for iron levels ages new born to 18 years old and also what is ...
A: hemoglobin isnt same as iron. iron is just a part of hemoglobin. one needs to worry when its below ...
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| Recurring dysentry | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My Son is 7 months 16 dyas old (will complete 8 months on 4th sept,2009).Since 19th july,he is ...
A: if teh stool test shows reducing substances even now... that means milk isnt getting digested so you ...
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| 7month baby not eating anything past 2 days | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Sir my 7months baby is recovering from viral fever and from past 2 days he is not eating anything ...
A: most viral fevers affect respiratory system.. the throat and nose..that makes them painful or ...
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| My 3yold is peeing all over!! | 8/24/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old has been potted trained for about a year and a half know. For some reason he will pee ...
A: well, its also a part fo stages of control. he needs to be counselled repeatedly at this stage in a ...
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| 3 1/2 year old - cough/fever | 8/23/2009 |
Q: My son started with a running nose and loose cough on August 9th, on August 17th he had a fever of ...
A: i feel as the fever has crossed 5 days, its prudent to get some blood tests and if required a Xray ...
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| baby and loud noise | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 months old baby. I worry about loud noise and him getting problems with his hearing ...
A: hearing milestones isnt complete before 12 weeks, so his response to sound cant be assessed easily ...
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| Cephalexin 750mg while breastfeeding | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am a breast feeding mother of a 4 month old. Have been prescribed cephalexin 750mg to treat a ...
A: well, cephalexin does pass through breast milk, many doctors may advice holding or skipping ...
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| 6 week old baby who doesn't sleep. | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am inquiring about my 6 month old son. He is a very fussy baby. I took him to the Dr. today ...
A: I am inquiring about my 6 month old son. He is a very fussy baby. = ========== commonest cause for a ...
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| Reaction to Saccharomyces boulardii | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My Son is 5 years old and has been suffering from stomach (intestinal?) infection for the past ...
A: well, its likely to be related.. and so can be an allergy to the same. Its unusual but known to have ...
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| 3 wk old,constipation,gassy,explosive diarrhea..GI doctor | 8/17/2009 |
Q: .my son is almost 4 months old now & seems fine,but he had alot of problems once we took him home ...
A: well, i feel these issues were too common .. seen in most cases. I dont think there was major GI ...
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| Thumb sucking | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 8 and half months old and she sucks her thumb only while going to sleep. If we don't ...
A: well, its common with may infants. adding one extra feed when she is sucking thumb or breast feeding ...
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| Baby having less bowel movements | 8/13/2009 |
Q: My baby is 22 days old and she is breast fed.She had frequent bowel movements till 18 days, after ...
A: its very likely to have irregular bowel movements in first month of life. if teh child is otherwise ...
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| Tainted teeth | 8/13/2009 |
Q: my 18 months old son's upper front teeth are tainted brown. He is not on any supplements. What could ...
A: i recommed you to brush to the teeth gently with a soft brush for kids available in market. any ...
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| my little boy is passing hard stools | 8/12/2009 |
Q: about 15-20 days back my son who will be one year in the next few days was suffering from Dysentry. ...
A: well, at times stools may be loose during constipation. if the previous loose stools were surely ...
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| 4 year old in severe pain | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter has all of a sudden started having episodes of severe pain she says in her bones and in ...
A: the pain is like a colic. use of antispasmodic medicines like cyclopam and ruling out constipation ...
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| TEETHING | 8/11/2009 |
Q: MY 17 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER IS TEETHING. WITH EVERY TOOTH(12) THAT HAS EMERGED WE GO THROUGH THE SAME ...
A: well if its really due to tooth ache and not due to any other cause, its likely that the child may ...
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| BABY TEMPERATURE | 8/11/2009 |
Q: my son is 10 weeks old and he has a temp of 36.6, i took him yesterday for the injection and he was ...
A: forehead remaining hotter than rest fo body si normal till 3 year age as brain is growing and has ...
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| 1yr old kid | 8/7/2009 |
Q: i have a 1yr old kid who doesnt want to eat anything except breastmilk, she is 8.6kgs,is she ...
A: malnourishment may be depdning on growth charts.. fall form past weight and also at the weight at ...
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| 8 month baby with nasal block.not eating and no weight gain | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My baby will turn 8 months complete in this 11th. He was born with 2.96Kg and a month back he was ...
A: read management fo runny nose at my site or red an article below: ...
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| cold | 8/4/2009 |
Q: sir my son is 10 months old and we are new parents we don't much about the behavior of the baby well ...
A: sorry for writing late. i can udnerstand your problem. try to understand whats given below. read ...
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| Failure to thrive | 8/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter (born at 9lbs) has only gained 1 lb in the past year. She is howeever 37 inches tall. ...
A: does she eat a lot? if so, she may be evaluated for endocrine problems by tests like say sugar ...
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| kids not sleeping | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am a mother of 4 kids. Their ages are 11, 9, 4 and 3. My problem is with the to little ones. I ...
A: well, though there are medicines for cough and cold taht cause sleep, no doctor shoudl recommend ...
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| Acidic stool | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old son has acid smell when he pass stool . {He is on breast feed alone . He was 1 month ...
A: well.. this may be a danger sign.. pls visit an ER earliest. it doenst look like just a colic. you ...
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| Rash on head and face | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My child just turned 6 weeks and has a rash on her head, face and ears. I took her to her doctor and ...
A: many such rashes with disappear with time, unless it is discomforting or spreading we may not need ...
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| 16 month old forehead injury | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My 16 month old son lost his balance and smashed his forehead on the corner of the doorframe. He ...
A: well, usually if theer is no bleeding, most such injuries with fall from a short distance dont need ...
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| allergies in a toddler????? | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I contacted a Speech Language Pathologist on this forum to get advice about how to ...
A: i dont feel it allergy related. adenoids may eb a possibility. its common when milestones and speech ...
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| Bowel issues | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 26 months old and is fully day potty trained since when she was 21 months.Since last ...
A: well, such off n on phases may go on till 36 months age. dont get annoyed.. understand her so she ...
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| tourettes?? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 year old son who all of a sudden about 6 months ago has started to make random noises, ...
A: no. ask him why he feels like doing this/can he control this on command? if yes.. the he should. ...
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| Acidic stool | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old son has acid smell when he pass stool . {He is on breast feed alone . He was 1 month ...
A: smell in stools can be even due to formula, medicines or at times milk or lactose intolerance that ...
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| my childs health and treatment | 7/30/2009 |
Q: 8 but after that his health became good til he was 1 and a half years old he had started crawling ...
A: if teh diagnosis of cererbral palsy si believed to be true, as can be confirmed by a MRI brain, the ...
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| strangness after sibbling death | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my husband and i lost our son here November last year and all of a sudden now after all these months ...
A: this is a part of behaviour disturbance an dmay not be related to sibling death. if her milestones ...
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| pus and macrophges in stool | 7/29/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 1 yr and 4 month old she is doing potty with mucous since 18 of july and having anti ...
A: well, if the 10 day antibiotic course is completed, i request you to get a stool culture test done ...
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| Baby Fall | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I take care of a 6 month old baby.And his mom Brung him to me today with a big blacked goose egg on ...
A: well, its surely a bruise due to fall. the bleeding is beneath teh skin.. it will come down around ...
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| suffering from holi in the heart | 7/28/2009 |
Q: i am imran khan, age 21, i have a hole in my heart and i get tired easily and frequently in daily ...
A: its very likely that the type of hole in your heart is an atrial septal defect. most such defects ...
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| About Hepatitis B | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My son is 66 days old. We have given a Hepatitis B vaccination for him on birth (21st May 2009) and ...
A: easy five contains hepatitis B, so you dont need to repeat hepatitis B separately. 5 doses may be ...
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| Bal Dama (cough) | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Sir, My child is a 3 month old. He has Bal dama and cough.DR. said it can not be recover up to Three ...
A: common cause for cough at 3 months age can be a feeding difficulty or a gastroesophageal reflux ...
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| 18 month old will not sleep | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Please please help! I'm desperate! my 18 month old boy, Jack, will not sleep through the night! ...
A: well, i dont wish to encourage bottle feeding at 18 months. considering his milestones and growth is ...
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| Vaccinations | 7/24/2009 |
Q: my 18 month old kid's pead recently administered him DPT booster shot and Hept A shots. He said that ...
A: yes. some docs may feel that single dose may be enough but its not true. there may be no need for ...
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| Eating problem of my child. | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a son of age 2.3 yrs old, but his weight(10kg) is not as per his age and is not increasing as ...
A: read detailed past answers at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com what i suggest is to offer frequent ...
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| my newborn lost his voice | 7/23/2009 |
Q: i just gave birth 6 days ago to a lovely little boy, everything seemed fine until yesterday when he ...
A: well, it looks liek some viral infection he had and recovered from . like say viral laryngitis. ...
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| Mosquito bite | 7/22/2009 |
Q: My 18 months old baby was bitten by mosquito. He kept scratching and it got really bad what with ...
A: they are safe. higher dose of augmentin may suggest that your doctor suspected a severe infection. ...
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| strawberry tongue | 7/21/2009 |
Q: my 6yr old daughter got diagnosed with scarlet fever on june 7th. she never spiked a fever or ...
A: if it were a part of infection due to scarlet, it disappears in 1 week. if persistant, the tongue ...
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| Blood purifier | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Doctor, I have a 5 months old baby on breast milk. I have been advised to take Safi, the blood ...
A: blood purifier is self proclaimed. there are no known studies about its effect on breast milk. so ...
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| Mosquito bite | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My 18 months old baby was bitten by mosquito. He kept scratching and it got really bad what with ...
A: well, breast feeding should be minimal at 18 months. taking avil once a day is fine. avoid itching ...
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| 10 month old with tiny bumps | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old baby boy and he has tiny pimple like bumps all over his arms. It's only on the ...
A: well. its like some pappules that can be seen in many simple nonspecific infections and they fade on ...
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| Milk | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old boy who i have started feeding him solids since he was about 5 months. Since ...
A: dont get under impression that milk calcium is enough. its too less. best way to give calcium is my ...
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| help please | 7/14/2009 |
Q: is it normal for a two year old to drink water all hours of the night and day with out stoping.
A: well, surely may be normal..but it maynot be happening literally every hour. if it does happen, we ...
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| Tanning | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My otherwise 18 months old is fair except for his lower back and his legs. I use johnsons soap and ...
A: mongoloid spots are normal desite evrything else. apic may help me confirm what you say and what i ...
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| Medicinal suppliments for 10 month baby | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Respected Doctor, My son is 10 months old.He weighs around 9kg.He is very active and sharp.I give ...
A: read more about complementary feeeding at the CDc link given at ww.infantfeeding.blogspot.com you ...
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| Diet & stools | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My son would be ompleting 10 months old on july24.2009.His teething has not yet started.He was ...
A: yes it may be normal. but it is imperative to to take adequate precautions by doing a stool test ...
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| hives | 7/12/2009 |
Q: my son is a 2 year old boy and he has been having hives for 3 days now> first time i noticed them ...
A: i want if any of these might cause this hives? == hives is often a part of allergy or urticaria. ...
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| baby won't nap | 7/11/2009 |
Q: i don't feel our baby is getting enough sleep. she goes to sleep good at night without fussing to ...
A: you may add calcum supplements and reduce the milk based feeds over next few months. encourage free ...
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| Tanning | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My otherwise 18 months old is fair except for his lower back and his legs. I use johnsons soap and ...
A: what you feel as tan , is likely to be soem kind of normal nrown fat that is called as mongoloid ...
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| kidney problems | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I am sooo sad. My 6yr old son, weighs 60lbs, but has been in severe pain on and off on his left ...
A: well, its surely a stone. and there can eb another stone in kidney. the lesion may be a stone or ...
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| Feeding issues with 10.5 months old baby | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have an almost 11 months old baby who was always a small eater and has recently started refusing ...
A: you may read my past similar answers at www.infantfeeding.blogspot.com you need to reintroduce ...
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| adenoid surgery | 7/10/2009 |
Q: what are the demerits of adenoid surgery?will it cause any hindrance in the normal development of ...
A: if the adenoid is causing problems including poor weight gain, whatever may be demerits.. its ...
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| baby won't nap | 7/9/2009 |
Q: i don't feel our baby is getting enough sleep. she goes to sleep good at night without fussing to ...
A: you havent mentioned her weight but i guess its between 5-9 months, as this is the common compliants ...
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| crocin suspension - side effects | 7/8/2009 |
Q: We have a 9 month old(9.360 kgs) baby girl who has been suffering form fever for past 60 hrs. we ...
A: well, if you need to give grocin for 3 days round teh clock, i feel she needs a visit to an ...
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| Hovite RD drops | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My son is 15 days old. He was 3.3kg when born. He is active but sleeps only 7-9hrs a day, is it ...
A: my answer to all your quereis is yes.. ok! soem docs dont recommened hovite drops considering the ...
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| baby weight | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My baby's wght was 3.2kg at the time of birth.He was 6.4kgs when he was 4 mnths old, i was ...
A: My baby is not at all drinking water, === if the total intake is less than 100ml per kg body weight ...
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| travel with 1 1/2 year old!!!! | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I'm getting ready to go on a 7 hour drive to my grandmothers in Memphis who is ill. We just came ...
A: i feel you start the trip when she has slept for long. so once she gets the car vibratiosn sooner ...
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| Flu vaccination | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Smith, My question is about flu vaccination. My son is currently 6 years old. I live in Thailand. ...
A: most important in such situations, is to udnerstand and follow national guidelines laid down for ...
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| behavior | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I need some major advice. I'm at a totally loss. I'm a mother of a 2.5 year old. She's a ...
A: this si common.. and can be easily changed by having a positive talk in family for 2 weeks. you may ...
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| benadryl | 7/4/2009 |
Q: My 10 week old daughter started sneezing a lot today, accompanied by a slight dry cough. This ...
A: legally there is no dose of benadryl at this age. it appears like allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, but ...
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| baby weight | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My baby's wght was 3.2kg at the time of birth.He was 6.4kgs when he was 4 mnths old, i was ...
A: well, i suggest you to read my previous answers at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com also down load ...
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| Neonatal Hepatitis and cyst in infant | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My Daughter born on 12.3.09 was detected with jaundice on the 3rd day of birth (direct bilirubin:4, ...
A: i request you to read following article in details. ...
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| Formula milk - yes or no | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have 6 month old twin babies. Please note that their gestational age was 37 weeks. Their birth ...
A: i am surprised to se jaggery in US. well formula can eb supplemented provided its prepared as per ...
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| son's behavior | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Doc- Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My son is going to be 6 this month. He is ...
A: well, he shurely needs counselling. but better in this format. if he is not having any violent ...
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| GROWTH HORMOME DEFFICIENCY | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old son just had a bone age x-ray test done which showed that he has the bones of a 7 ...
A: well, its marfans for sure. well, if its marfans.. for me the delayed bone age is not easy to ...
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| Time outs for babies | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter is almost 11 months of age. The first 4 - 5 months of her life she was classified as a ...
A: I hope time and consistency with this method works. It's day two of this and no improvement. == it ...
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| frequent motions | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My 5 and half months old son has been passing frequent motions for last 15 days. His stool is of ...
A: it all is suggestive fo some infection.. probably due to bacetria and may need an antibiotic course. ...
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| Crib | 7/1/2009 |
Q: He will only fall asleep if someone is holding him so we let him fall asleep in our arms and then ...
A: well, you can try a cradle.. or a swing.. or try making him sleep on his tummy. introduce toys like ...
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| Adnoids/tonsils | 6/30/2009 |
Q: Four days after surgery my two year old is still barely eating. He is drinking better but just ...
A: some welling or apin occurs at operated site .. and that causes soem difficulty in swallowing. it ...
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| greenish stool in 4month baby | 6/30/2009 |
Q: i would like to ask u abt my baby as he is 4 mnth old n a breastfed baby.upto 2nd 12 months his ...
A: get stool tested for PH and reducing substancess.. if positive you may need milk free feeding for a ...
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| frequent bowel movement | 6/29/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 6 months and 1 week old. For the past 3 weeks, she has been having soft and long and ...
A: well, all tests need not be positive all the time. you may discuss with your doc regarding ...
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| allergic asthma? | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My son is 11 years old and has been coughing, wheezing, and has a runny nose for nearly five weeks. ...
A: i request you to send a pic of his face, by email ro post at this site. i may suggest in addition to ...
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| Shiviring of baby | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a baby girl of 10 months old,I have seen an unusual activity in her behavior since 6th month, ...
A: its normal, may last for another six months are so.. may be as hiver.. sometimes like a startle too. ...
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| Blood counts | 6/25/2009 |
Q: 9 y/o healthy male. has never been sick. Just normal coughs and cold. Currently healthy. Had blood ...
A: at this age per se, this can be like an infectious mononucleosis, which usually needs only ...
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| GROWTH HORMOME DEFFICIENCY | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old son just had a bone age x-ray test done which showed that he has the bones of a 7 ...
A: it means there is some problem with his hormones that influence growth. it needs an ...
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| frequent bowel movement | 6/24/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 6 months and 1 week old. For the past 3 weeks, she has been having soft and long and ...
A: sorry for late. if they are formed stools and dont smell, no worry. many times frequent dietary ...
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| stools | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Kondekar, I'm looking for some advice regarding my 13 month old daughter. She was misdiagnosed ...
A: the goal is to make stools more compact and make her digest most stuff. you may add digestant ...
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| sick 9 month old | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Last week Thursday, Friday, Saturday, my 9 month old got diarrhea. He normally goes once every 8-10 ...
A: no its called cosntipation. longstanding constipation can present at times with such false ...
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| Fever with loose motion | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Sir, My son is having fever with loose motion since last 3 days (started Wednesday night - 6/17). ...
A: read more at www.rehydrate.org understand the principles and need for hydration and oral rehydration ...
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| my 3 month old | 6/19/2009 |
Q: my three month olds stool is black and clay like is this normal? He eats cereal in his bottle and he ...
A: if its once in a while , i wont worry. if its every day.. one needs some tests to rule out say ...
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| Babys sleep | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Sir, My baby, 1 month old is not sleeping properly in past two days.. the only sleep she ever got is ...
A: .Is this normal? -- doesnt look like normal. most babies at this age sleep minimum 12 hours.. ...
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| Infection / ASD Doubts | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My son is of 19 months. His weight is 10.3 Kg and looks lean but is very active. The problem is he ...
A: ) How to prevent my son by keeping everything into his mouth? -=-=== offering him food 6-8 times a ...
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| Under weight | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am writing from Delhi. We have adopted a baby boy of 11 months and his weight was 6.5 Kg at the ...
A: cyp-L isnt the right tonic for your kid. my concern is that his growth and development is lagging. ...
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| 14 month old child not walking yet | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My 14 month old was born at 34 weeks. he has always been off the chart in terms of weight but has ...
A: start him on calcium and vitamin D supplements after consulting a doctor. pure delayed walking or ...
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| toddler stool | 6/8/2009 |
Q: my 18 month son has had diahrea for 1 week now. it was at one point watery and now it is seedy. his ...
A: well, i shouldnt say its true what u say. what you need to know is the danger signs, that you may ...
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| toddler's joints are popping | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My 13 month old has had popping joints since she was a newborn, but lately it seems to have gotten ...
A: i ma worried about her milestones. if the milestones are delayed.. pls get evaluated in details by a ...
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| 23 month old big decrease appetite and extra tired | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I think my 23 month old grandson may have iron-deficiency anemia. My daughter has been raising him ...
A: avoid formula and bottle feeding. its not necessary at 23 months. concentrate on day to day dietary ...
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| 2 year old with a breast lump | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I just discovered a small greenish spot on my 2 year old daughter's breast just above the nipple. It ...
A: WELL IT WONT BE LIKE A BLOOD CANCER AT THIS AGE, buts its must to evaulate for any bleeding related ...
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| 7 months old baby fell from bed | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Dr! my 7 months old baby girl fell down from my bed on 5th of June. the bed height is about 74cm. ...
A: once in a while not feeding.. may be due to various causes like constipation, feeling tired, or ...
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| Newborn can't sleep | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 weeks old newborn baby. We hold her in our arms and she falls asleep. Then when we put ...
A: a 4 week old baby usually sleeps a total of at least 12 hours per day. if ist less than that you may ...
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| 3 yr old girl...with green discharge n fishy strong smell | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old daughter has had a yellow/green discharge for about 6 months, it also has a very ...
A: any such discharge at this age is a sign of infection. docs may like to see the deeper structures as ...
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| toddler headache? | 6/4/2009 |
Q: For about one week, my two year old son has been saying, 'Ow. Head.' He will then rub his head for ...
A: head rubbing may be an obserevd behaviour. eye rubbing needs to be checked for eye infection, ...
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| Adenoid removal | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter is having repetitive Ear infections. She is 2 1/2 Years Old. Last year in June'08 ENT ...
A: long standing adenoids can cause repeated ear infections. so if adenodis are enlarged, and that are ...
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| Medicines prescribed for my baby | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My kid,who is all of 16 months,catches cold and infections really quick. As a result he gets fever ...
A: there is no such syp better than a healthy and godo diet to strengthen immunity. what one shoudl eb ...
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| benadryl | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am traveling abroad with my 20 month old daughter. The air travel time is 12 hours, we are leaving ...
A: well, whats recommended is to carry a small toy or a videogame to entertain her so that she gets ...
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| keeping down formua | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old little girl who constantly spits up and the amount that she spits up is ...
A: over distention of stomach, lack fo burping, rapid intake of feeds, throat infections, using bottle ...
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| headache and fever | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My son has a fever of 103.8. He gets these fevers with a severe headache. The temp usually drops ...
A: if his weight growth, milestones and dietand sleep isnt affected usually doctors dont worry of fever ...
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| Loose Motion & Vomiting | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My baby boy is just 9 months old and from the past one days he has vomiting & loose motion. ...
A: well, loose motions are commonly due to viral infection through water.. and also due to to habit of ...
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| Medicines prescribed for my baby | 5/31/2009 |
Q: My kid,who is all of 16 months,catches cold and infections really quick. As a result he gets fever ...
A: if in a month if u give the meds not more than 7 days.. in a prescribed maximum dose per day.. ...
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| anamia | 5/31/2009 |
Q: She gets fever every 2nd or 3rd month. 3 times her blood repots showed she is anamic. When she had ...
A: how low is hemoglobin? many times Hb of 9 is anemia but i wont worry much about it except for ...
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| headache and fever | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My son has a fever of 103.8. He gets these fevers with a severe headache. The temp usually drops ...
A: you forgot to mention age of patient.All need not be seen in tests. well i need to know the details ...
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| trouble with bowel movements | 5/30/2009 |
Q: My son is 2 years old and he's been having trouble with his bowels I've taking him to his doctor and ...
A: foul and bulky stools can be infection so may need evaluation and / or antibiotics as yoru doc may ...
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| failure to thrive | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to understand more about a soon-to-be patient's health condition. He's a 4 month old, ...
A: i m sorry but i always face this situation with paramedics and nurses. please dont give me others ...
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| Fever with no other symptoms | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been running a fever pretty much constantly above 100.5 degrees farenheit for 12 ...
A: i think you forgot to mention her age. getting efevr every day is no good sign and nees to be ...
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| mucus in stool. | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am having a male baby whose age is 1yr 8 months. From yesterday afternoon he started passing ...
A: assess your kid for dehydration . read details about dehydration and its care at www.rehydrate.org ...
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| ASD & VSD clarification | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My baby girl is 1 (one) month old and diagnosed for ASD (small 2nm) and VSD (medium sized 4nm). her ...
A: not gaining weight isnt a good sign.. you may need to switch over to supervised calculated spoon ...
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| runny nose in 22 month old daughter | 5/28/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 22 month old and she suffer from runny nose itchy eye and itchy throat... ...
A: was she evaluated for allergic rhinitis, was there any history of runny nose or sneezes ro allergy ...
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| Fever | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My son is 10 months old. He has temperature since last Sunday. Sunday - administered crocin drops 3 ...
A: fever is recurred ion day 4, it usually doesnt related to past fever unless ir were say malaria ...
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| GROWTH CHART OF 10MONTHS OLD BOY | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Sir, my son was born IUGR with birth weight 2.2kg, he at that time had suffered from sepsi, PPH, ...
A: i think diet is good enough, loose motions lore likely due to mouthing. his milestones are slightly ...
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| 4.5 months old passes motion around 4-5 times in a day | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am a mother of twins - 4.5 months old. They were born at 37 weeks. Boy weighed 2.41kg at birth and ...
A: read more about loose motions at www.rehydrate.org also water contamination, imporper ...
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| My Baby pass motion soon after each food | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I am a mother of Premature baby who is born in 31 weeks and his birth weight was 950 gms, now he is ...
A: passing motion after each feed is normal, but if its recent one may get stool tested for infection ...
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| GROWTH CHART OF 10MONTHS OLD BOY | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Sir, my son was born IUGR with birth weight 2.2kg, he at that time had suffered from sepsi, PPH, ...
A: commonest causes of loose motion and also low weight gain are related to faulty feeding practices. ...
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| eczema | 5/16/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 20 month old , we have been battling eczema since she was 3 month old , just recently ...
A: most such post eczema patcehs go in 2 months, if they dont u may get them scraped for fungus, if it ...
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| UTI | 5/16/2009 |
Q: i have a 20 month old daughter, since she was 3 monht old she was diagnosed with uti level 4. the ...
A: i m not worried about antibiotics at all, they hardly cause any damage to humans as u r scared of, ...
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| Sleep | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old daughter sucks her finger regularly both awake and asleep. She appears to breathe ...
A: likely.. even sucking fingers can cause adenoids.. it need not eb always nasla cavity beinh small,. ...
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| drooling and tip toe walking | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who has a 2 and a half year old son that drools alot and walks on his tippy toes. He ...
A: many delayed milestones have excess drooling. MRI maynot help much now unless the head size is ...
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| behaviour | 5/14/2009 |
Q: my son is two year old and in these days he is throwing every thing away and on every one i cant ...
A: true.. this phase may pass off in 6 months but this shouldnt be encouraged. what he needs is ...
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| Temer tantrums at bed time | 5/14/2009 |
Q: My two year old little girl and always been on a schedule and slept in her own bed. I am not really ...
A: well, she had some nightmares or dreams that she may be scared off. she if can talk,. you may ...
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| 4mth old unusual Blood Test Results | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 4mth old who was born 6wks preemie who already has a very complex medical history. At 12hrs ...
A: if she had received only one blood transfusion, i wont worry much regarding anemia, that is common ...
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| Mosquito repellants. | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Does using mosquito repellants pose any health hazards to babies(my son is 15 months old)? We use ...
A: if any of the family member has any known allergy, its better avoided. if no one has any allergy or ...
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| Toddler Knee Pain | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old has right knee pain that came on suddenly. He cries and falls to the ground when any ...
A: just check if he has any difficulty in walking running or climbing down and up stairs.. if yes, he ...
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| My baby does not eat anything | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My baby 8 months, he weighs 8kgs. He drinks only fomular milk about 450ml and 250 ml solid food a ...
A: please detail me exactly what and how.. and how often do u feed him. may be i can suggest a change. ...
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| 2 1/2 yr old daughter complaining room is spinning. | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I am becoming a little concerned with my 2 1/2 yr old daughters behavior. Over the past couple of ...
A: well, all seems like an episode of vertigo or aura. more commonly aura.. which may be before a ...
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| High fever | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My baby girl is 8+ mo and weighs 8.2 Kg. She caught up with URTI and is running high viral fever ...
A: if the fever exceeds 3 days its preferable to get some blood tests and throat swab done for any ...
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| green loos motions | 5/9/2009 |
Q: sir my baby 3 month old and having green motions 3 to 4 times a day form last 3 days. before this ...
A: well, if its just 3 times a day.. commonly it can be due to dietary change, which may cause some ...
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| My 8 month old has tremors upon waking | 5/9/2009 |
Q: My 8 month old has tremors occasionally upon waking from a deep sleep. They only last a about 10 ...
A: i prefer u record it and email me the file at my website as an attachment. there is a loose ...
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| Repeated use of antibiotics | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Venketraman, This is regarding my 4 year old daughter, weighing 20kgs. In the time period from ...
A: antibiotics donot cause damage except in exceptions. what antibitic and how many days.. leave the ...
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| Tainted teeth | 4/30/2009 |
Q: my 15 months old son has 11 teeth but they are yellowish brown in color due to giving him iron ...
A: staining teeths: avoid tonoferon drops falling on teeth, drop it deep on back part of tongue. these ...
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| Child obesity? | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My 6 year old son is very tall for his age. Hes 4ft. 2inches tall and for his age is in the 94% tile ...
A: well, 2 important things. 1. a refrence to an endocrinologist to confirm this as exogenous or ...
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| 8 month old son not eating only weighs 15 lbs | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have been breastfeeding my 8 month old son from day one. He has went from 75% in weigh down to ...
A: pls detail me the last weight records.. if it has truly dropped from 75% to 10% it need evaluation ...
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| Pneumonia | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My grandson has fluid in his lungs via an x-ray and has a fever of 101-102 for a week. What is most ...
A: that is called pleural effusion. email me the scanned x ray for detailed opinion as there are many ...
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| Body twitching? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My niece is 9 years old. First her shoulders started twitching, at about 30 second intervals. Now ...
A: may be if you record the twitches and email me at my website it may be easier for me to detail on ...
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| discipline | 4/22/2009 |
Q: my son is now 13 months old. he will sometimes willingly sit in his feeding chair but most times has ...
A: feed him when he is walking around, but do tell him often that eh should sit at one place for ...
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| 9 month old vomiting and diarrhea | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old daughter started vomiting on Monday 9 days ago. She threw up only once and continued ...
A: it may be gastroenetritis,, but it does happen at times in throat infection too. read taking care of ...
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| Needing to know if this is a normal 2 yr old thing or something more? | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old child with some developmental delays and sensory stuff. well he is becoming more ...
A: well, what are u doing for developmental delay. such behaviour may be associated with such delay or ...
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| labia adhesion | 4/18/2009 |
Q: i have a 4 month old baby girl,during her check up the Dr found that her labia had fused together. ...
A: youn may email me a pic from teh site http://askyourdoc.blogspot.com fused labia that open up only ...
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| night time sleeping | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a six months old baby and she still can not sleep night time, she eats around p.m. then she ...
A: thsi pahse is normal and cant last from 6 to 9 months. in some it may start late. its because the ...
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| Feeding my 7 month | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned about my daughter's feeding who turned 7 months last week. I am working mom, i ...
A: she is around 7 kg, so her needs should be around say 700 ml=700 cal per day, that is 21 oz per day. ...
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| behavioural issues | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I'm the mother of 2 children, girl of 4yrs and boy of 1 yr. ofF-late my daughter has started talking ...
A: well, you just need to sit with her. talk with her how good she is.. let her understand how the boy ...
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| Weak immunity of my 14month old | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Doc, my 14 months old son is very susceptible to colds and coughs. He catches cold and cough very ...
A: well you cant do anything to avoid it in future, except the treatment that will be started as per ...
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| child duchenne palsy w/o shoulder dystocia | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Thanking you sharmilamahendran
A: well, you may visit any teaching hospital/medicall college, like say Neurology dept of JJ hospital ...
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| possible eczema | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter is now 13 months and has had these spots of dry skin that looks and feels like really ...
A: well, its true tht allergy runs in families and some forms of eczema are seen with allergies and all ...
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| losse motion of infant | 4/10/2009 |
Q: my 2 months baby is suffering from loose motion since 21st feb.it started after giving her a ...
A: as teh stool report says acidic pH and reducing substances positive; itsb likely that by now child ...
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| toddler's with cold/fever | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My four and two year old have had recurring fevers since Tuesday and it is now Thursday night. The ...
A: any fever that lasts upto 3 days should have a strept test and counts done. you may continue ...
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| Weak immunity of my 14month old | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Doc, my 14 months old son is very susceptible to colds and coughs. He catches cold and cough very ...
A: asthma is more common if it were in families. if not, it doesnt make it unlikely. read an article ...
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| 5 month old head circumfrence too big? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: my son is 5 months old, a very social and sweet guy. He is very alert to his surroundings,makes ...
A: What does this mean? == its at higher limit of normal,so has 3% chance of being normal. Do they ...
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| Weak immunity of my 14month old | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Doc, my 14 months old son is very susceptible to colds and coughs. He catches cold and cough very ...
A: well, i fel his immunity may be normal if he is growing well. pneumonias and some cold episodes are ...
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| infant allergy | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my son is now exactly 6 months old. in feb 09 he started coughing and during his regular checkup the ...
A: ) did i delay in treating my baby? == NO 2) will this allergic cough be permanent and/or ...
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| 8 mon old Granddaughter | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Our 8mon old baby girl cries all the time to be held by mom, if she is not in moms arms she will ...
A: well such kind of social attachments and stranger anxiety is common at this age. but that doesnt ...
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| Vomiting one time a week? | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My son is 13 yrs. old and for the last month He will vomit Green bile color for a entire day ...
A: what was the duration of diarrhea and the frequency? was it causing major fluid losses? was there ...
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| Oral Thrush in 4 year old | 4/2/2009 |
Q: This is regarding my 4 year old child (weighing 19.5-20kg). Around 22FEB09, she suddenly developed ...
A: What could be wrong with her doctor?= == may be daily twice cleaning of cheeks and tongue with a ...
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| child complaining of sharp pains in rectum | 3/21/2009 |
Q: my 6 year old daughter has been complaining of pains in rectum, along with belly ache. I looked and ...
A: well it may be hemorrhoidss. or a fissure following starining at hard stools. its common.. ...
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| Tainted Teeth | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My 14 months old baby has 8 teeth in total as of no. I do not brush them as of now as the paed said ...
A: you may add chicken. i wont recomm3end any energy drink but diet. all energy drinks add calories.. ...
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| frquent cold and cough | 3/19/2009 |
Q: my son is 2 years and has repeated cold and cough.Once he had viral fever for 5 days and after a ...
A: well, crocin syrup contains 125 mg of paracetamol for 5 ml, p-250 contains 250 mg for 5 ml so if ...
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| untreated strp throat | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping that you can help answer some questions that my pediatrician was reluctant to answer. A ...
A: well, rheumatic fever is unlikely below 5 years age, you did not mention her age. any sore thraot ...
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| 10 month old recurrent bronchitis | 3/18/2009 |
Q: my 10 month old little girl has had bronchitis 3 times in 2 months. Checked for RSV the first time ...
A: i eel all may be a course of adenoiditis with its co0mplications like wheezing and ear problems. i ...
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| 7 months baby going loose motions and fever | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a seven month old baby, yesterday she is going around 10-11 times motion as watery. The color ...
A: i m sorry for answering late as i want well for 3 days. what seems to be happening there is like a ...
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| Sudden headaches, high fever, fatigue | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My 11 yr old daughter has for a second time developed symptoms that can not be explained. She was in ...
A: any fever may be associated with headache and fatigue. only if the fever lasts more than a day.. in ...
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| cell phones killing sperm | 3/16/2009 |
Q: She got it off this show called the doctors. But I'm not going to be using sperm for a while. I'm a ...
A: there are many studies that had proven this controversial statement.. to some extent. i feel if it ...
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| Tainted Teeth | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My 14 months old baby has 8 teeth in total as of no. I do not brush them as of now as the paed said ...
A: do brush the teeth with a soft brush gently. iron may turn teeth black. dose of syrups depends on ...
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| frquent cold and cough | 3/16/2009 |
Q: my son is 2 years and has repeated cold and cough.Once he had viral fever for 5 days and after a ...
A: well, read how to manage fever in children at www.pediatricianonline.in if fever is coming very ...
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| RSV or ASTHMA? or what? | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old daughter that gets a cold or bronchities every 3 weeks. She was premature by ...
A: read asthma details at www.pediatricianonline.in asthma is exacerbated in night or early morning.. ...
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| Immunization query | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My kid(daughter) was given her second dose of Easyfive Vaccine on Mar 7th 2009 by our Paediatrician ...
A: well, its a mishap due to lack of adequate care and history taking. it wont cause any harm in this ...
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| toddlers' sleep problems | 3/13/2009 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER IS 16 MONTHS OLD. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE JUST SEPARATED. MY DAUGHTER, AVA, WILL NOT ...
A: all seems normal and she doesnt seem to have understood separation yet. she cries because she likes ...
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| my 7 month baby falls from bed 1 to 2 feet high | 3/12/2009 |
Q: today my 7 month baby falls from bed ,,,when i left on the bed i had kept large pillow at side of ...
A: assess the child for any unusual/altered behaviour or symptom or sleep. commonly any convulsion, ...
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| child arrogant behaviour | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My chld is 21 months old.My child bangs his head on the wall or floor when he becomes angry. He ...
A: this is like learning tantrums.. being a bit stubborn.. as child understands his potentials and ...
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| Green Poop Going on nearly 2 weeks | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old has been EBF since birth. She's not a big baby - only 15lb 15oz at 9 months which ...
A: what the child has developed is a like a nappy rash or perianal cellulitis following loose motions ...
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| Green Loose motion in 5 month old baby | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My baby is five and half month old, since morning 5:30 am he is passing motion in green colour ...
A: what you describe looks like some early gastroenteritis. commonly due to rotavirus infection, as ...
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| low grade fever in 2 and 1/2 yr old | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter has been running a fever off and on for over 2 weeks. She will be fine for a few days ...
A: i m sorry .. i couldnt write to you immediately as i pool the questions for tehd ay ebfore ...
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| infection | 3/9/2009 |
Q: this is regarding my 6 yr old daughter who gets running nose cough sore throat very often.once she ...
A: it seems like repeated episodes of tonsillitis or adenoiditis.. get confirmed with your ENT ...
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| infant undereating | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Dr. Venketraman, My 100 day old son has always eaten less than a newborn, between 5 and 10 ounces of ...
A: if its rising on growth charts i recommend to observe. as growth isnt bad. a minimum 120gm per week ...
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| Infant growth | 3/6/2009 |
Q: my baby is 9 months old. In the 3 months from his 6 month exam to his 9 month exam he did gain 2 ...
A: head circumference grows slowly after 6 months age.. so slow as 0.5 cm per month.. so may be ...
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| failure to gain weight | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My girl is 8 mnths old now and turning 9 next week, she weighs 8.13kg at present. I'm worried for ...
A: i am happy that her milestones and weight are upto the mark. 8 kg isnt a failure to thrive, infact ...
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| WEANING/ IMMUNIZING | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My son is going to be 7months old, can I add ghee in his food. Can we start fruits/ almonds? He was ...
A: pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for those who have come respiratory morbidity. given your ...
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| baby doesnt sleep | 3/5/2009 |
Q: he is 55 days old now and he has a lot of acid reflux and he frequently vomits from his nose. i am ...
A: Q1.he does not sleep at all during the day. from 1 pm to 10 pm he is awake and playin after his feed ...
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| infant undereating | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Dr. Venketraman, My 100 day old son has always eaten less than a newborn, between 5 and 10 ounces of ...
A: a simple suggestion.. feed with a spoon than bottle.. feed for a week.. get back to me. not ...
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| White patches on palate | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Venketraman This is regarding my 4 year old daughter (20kg). 20-Feb-09 and 21-Feb-09 Slight fever ...
A: Was the thrush because of the bottle feeding? I sterile the bottle and nipple every day. == likely. ...
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| Health | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My child is 20 months old ,now her weight is 10 kg ,is this enough weight to this age.What is the ...
A: read details about feeding at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com also weight expected is ok.. but ...
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| blue hands and feet | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Our seventeen month old niece has blue hands and feet. She is currently in the hospital for ...
A: blue hand s feet etc is called cyanosis. when oxygen is not delivered to some tissue through blood.. ...
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| MRSA Pneumonia | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 50 yr old male who had came down with MRSA Pneumonia , and COPD in DEC 08.I am curious as to ...
A: MRSA is always caught in hospital like settings... each of us have staph aureus or SA, they become ...
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| recurrent high fever | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My son is soon to be five and for the last couple of months he has been unwell off and on. He and ...
A: how many days a month does he run fever? whats the usual duration of fever free period in 2 ...
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| Blue hands and lower arms | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my son is 13weeks old and his lower arms and hands keep turning blue/purple/grey. it only lasts for ...
A: well, this is commonly seen in coarctation of aorta or at times in vascular thrombosis .. in these ...
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| reply required | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Iam father of twins born on 23sept 2008.boy and girl everthing was going well till i gave him dose ...
A: passing stools immediately after feeds is normal till 1 year age. having 6 stools a day may also be ...
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| REgadring cough and cold to my 2 months old baby | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have 2 month old baby girl,She has very less cough and running nose from last two days,also she is ...
A: please read the danger symptoms at my website.. if present one needs to visit an ER. if you feel ...
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| White patches on palate | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Venketraman This is regarding my 4 year old daughter (20kg). 20-Feb-09 and 21-Feb-09 Slight fever ...
A: sometimes apthous ulcers take upto 7 days.. but we need not wait for that. take her to doctor is any ...
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| Extreme leg pain in a 4yo | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My niece had a shot yesterday a routine Immunization that she has had before and ever sinc ethe shot ...
A: well, i m worried.. but its better to take her to ER as it can more likely be like an injection ...
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| baby not eating well | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Kondekar, my baby girl is 11 months old and since last 3 weeks she is not eating well. after about ...
A: read details at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com what you need to understand is that.. child needs ...
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| Need Help for My 2 Year KID | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am not marking my question on private, but using friend's mail ID... Sorry... My daughter is 2 ...
A: read introducing a new feed at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com u need to stop day time milk.. by ...
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| 4 year old daughter in pre-school | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am looking for any info. or advice you might have. My daughter started preschool 5 months ago, ...
A: I feel sorry for the poor baby that she and the family is going through a mental trauma for no major ...
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| baby rash | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my newborn son developed a rash when he was about a month old it looked like scabs in various parts ...
A: it might have been some form of say seborrheic dermatitis or xerosis. its unlikely to be a drug ...
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| White patches on palate | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Venketraman This is regarding my 4 year old daughter (20kg). 20-Feb-09 and 21-Feb-09 Slight fever ...
A: That is when i thought about the lime juice episode the night before. Could it be because of that ...
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| My daughter now 2 mon old had stopped passing regular stool after taking some medication | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Namaste, My daughter was 1 mon preterm and had meconium syndrome at birth.Although she had passed ...
A: doctor who was an idiot and gave her strong medicine for diarrhea ========= no such medicines are ...
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| WEANING | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My son is going to be 7months old, can I add ghee in his food. Can we start fruits/ almonds? He was ...
A: My son is going to be 7months old, === start adding liquids and semisolids soon, reda details at ...
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| Urination | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My fifteen month old son urinates on average 6-7 times a day, and always seems to urinate at night. ...
A: dont go by wet diapers. even if he passes urine 3 times, diaper may be seen only once wet. watch for ...
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| Irritable 17 month old | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My son is now 17 months old and cries a lot. At 3 months he spit up a lot and was given medication ...
A: one thing is sure that if the stools are smelly and messy, its imortant to teach him stay clean, not ...
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| dragging leg | 2/22/2009 |
Q: My son is 2 years old. He is walking properly. But suddenly he was dragging his right foot. I took ...
A: dragging a foot can be painless or painful.. if its painful.. it can be trauma or infection. if its ...
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| acid reflux | 2/21/2009 |
Q: he is 55 days old now and he has a lot of acid reflux and he frequently vomits from his nose. i am ...
A: he is 55 days old now === if he is vomiting repeatedly.. at this age i will definitely get a ...
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| Turning blue | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My son started having episodes where his legs, feet, hands, arms and lips turn blue. On one of the ...
A: well, all this doesnt seem like a heart disease but a variant of breath holding spell, that can ...
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| fever while potty training | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old daughter was completely potty trained at her three year check up. Shortly after that ...
A: if you had noticed this often, the problem is lore likely to have with contamination with potty. why ...
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| stomachache and vomiting | 2/10/2009 |
Q: my 3yr old daughter vomits everytime we feed her with milk. feeding her with solid foods (hard ...
A: well, kids dont need milk at this age. if you are giving a stored milk or powder milk its likely ...
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| frequent urination | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i am a 20yr old.i'm suffering from a bad persistent cough and for the past few days i find that i ...
A: what you are suffering is from stress urinary incontinence. its usually common after age 35 females, ...
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| chronic cough | 2/10/2009 |
Q: persistant cough from last 8 months antibiotics taken no any effect black spot occurs in ...
A: what is your age? what time of day or night cough is maximum? you may need to undergo evaluations ...
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| Odor | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Since my daughter is about 3 months old every time I changed her diaper she has a strong vaginal ...
A: if you feel like the smell comes form urine and if it isnt like ammonia, she may need evaluation. ...
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| left side of face not moving. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: my sister's left face muscle doesn't seem to move. no matter what she say / smile / do, her mouth ...
A: you may read something like facial palsy or Bell's palsy. a pic of face can be emailed to me for ...
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| loss of appetite n body weight | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My son is 2yrs he is 10kg and is considered 2kg less than avg.Though he is active He is not ...
A: well, reforming diet is more important than any tonics or protein powders. there are plenty of ...
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| Recurrent fevers in a child under 5yrs old | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am an unqualified nurse with a son who is 4 years 4 months old. Since about the age of 18 months ...
A: what is his weight? is he growing well despite all the problems? usually if the problem is repeated ...
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| Question regarding infacnt stools | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have 8 days old twins.My daughter has passed stools only 4 times in these 8 days whereas my son ...
A: what kind of feeds is she on? variable stool frequency is known in first 2 weeks after birth, so i ...
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| breathing with difficulty during sleep | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i am the mother of a 2 month old boy. im concerned because my son makes a bit of noise when ...
A: this doesnt look like asthma or related to smoking. read noisy breathing or common cold at ...
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| Head Sweating | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My 2 1/2 months old daughter sweats profusly from her head generally all the time(without heavy ...
A: 1. Whats the reason for the sweating? sweating in infants is commonly because of 2 causes: 1. ...
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| baby and diarrhea. | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 9 months old. She is getting teeth now. Last week, she had high fever (102°F), loose ...
A: i suppose the motions are in very small quantity and they arent fowl smelling. i hope they should ...
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| fever | 2/2/2009 |
Q: my 4 year old daughter has been running a fever of 101-103 for 2 days now. she has no rash she is ...
A: it all depends on the nature of fever and its associated symptoms. fever of continuous type without ...
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| Egg whites | 2/2/2009 |
Q: What is the right age to introduce infants to egg whites? My baby is 1 year old and i give him egg ...
A: ya do cut down on milk and you can try boiled egg whites, french toasts and omlets. be careful you ...
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| Vit D supplement | 2/1/2009 |
Q: can u suggest a good vit D supplement for my baby who is 1 year old ? I am giving him Calcimax ...
A: once vitamin deficiency is confirmed, doctor susually give heavy dose of vitamin D in 2 ways 1. ...
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| 7.5 mo old has fever | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My 7.5 month old daughter Cora just didn't seem right this morning... not playing as usual, crying a ...
A: administer OTC and visit or call a doctor. she surely has some congestion in throat thats ...
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| thumb sucking | 1/31/2009 |
Q: my 13 month old daughter has the habit of vigorously sucking her thumb in her sleep. previously she ...
A: as soon as you find her sleepy. take the thumb out.. that will prevent thumb from soring and causing ...
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| loose motion | 1/31/2009 |
Q: it is green colour before medication then become yellow colour.now im giving septran and Z&D tablet. ...
A: if he is improving.. you may continue whatever going on. but ist important to discuss with your ...
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| 9 year old with headaches & tummy aches for a month | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter is normally very healthy but for the last month or so has complained of ...
A: i feel you need to elaborate more on loose stools.. how often? how much what type.. what was taken ...
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| Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.042% for my 3 month old baby. | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Let me start off with some first things first, my son is 3 Months and 1 week old, he barely got this ...
A: i think he is suffering from a viral infection with like say RSV and causing rhinopharyngitis. its ...
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| Infant has high temperature | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My baby is 9 1/2months old and has been fine since birth. I noticed she felt warm last night so I ...
A: if you dont have fever meds at home its preferable to visit ER. she may look exhausted.. more due to ...
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| Diet for 1 year old baby | 1/29/2009 |
Q: my baby turned one yesterday. All this while i have avoided eggs, honey, cow's milk. Kindly suggest ...
A: also never takes 1/2 wati rice and dal .. wat do i do? you may finish 1/2 wati divided into say 4 ...
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| Reg. Diet for my 1 Year 2 months Old Baby. | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 1yr 2 months old. She doesnt likes to eat. Her weight is only 8.200kg. I know that is ...
A: My daughter is 1yr 2 months old. She doesnt likes to eat. ======== she does like to eat, but she ...
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| Fever and Amox tr-k clv | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old daughter is taking Amox tr-k clv 400-57/5 antibiotic for a possible strep throat ...
A: getting fever while on amox for more than 3 days usually doesnt fit into a strept throat. if she is ...
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| Pus in Urine - Fungal Infection | 1/28/2009 |
Q: My sister's baby born in 27 weeks on August 16 2008 was weighing 990 grams underwent ...
A: one thing is good that at 2.5 months age his weight is 3.5 kg he must have gone through a lot .. ...
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| Child Nutirtion | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Doctor can you just elaborate on the > necessity care on child nutrition > gym classes for obese ...
A: necessity care on child nutrition ====== methods higeine feeding in sitting posture type of diet ...
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| suggestion of diet for my nine month old son | 1/28/2009 |
Q: we recently moved from India to UK my son lost the habit of regular eating iam breast feeding him ...
A: you may go through my previous articles at http://infantfeeding.blogspot.com write back if any ...
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| My baby has RSV infection and coughing | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Venketraman, My 3months old baby got a cold 5 days back so we took her to the doc and she said she ...
A: I want to ask if this will really help to open up her chest as i can see very less improvemnt in the ...
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| loose motion | 1/28/2009 |
Q: it is green colour before medication then become yellow colour.now im giving septran and Z&D tablet. ...
A: if reducing substances are positive, it may mean that the secondary lactose intolerance may have ...
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| questions for my one month old son | 1/27/2009 |
Q: my son is one month old and i have a few questions to ask. his pediatrician is travelling and i am ...
A: can i give him a bottle? no, preferably not! take interest in feeding, bottle will make u passive. ...
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| my 17 months old daughter eats very less | 1/26/2009 |
Q: 750 kgs when she was born now its 9 kgs is it normal or she is underweight. My problem is she does ...
A: she is underweight. best way to reduce milk is by stopping initially day time milk. by persisting ...
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| 4 year old has a cough | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old (normally very healthy) daughter has had a cough for about a month. She sounds like ...
A: no! cough and runny nose lasting more than 2 weeks should be promptly evaluated and treated in view ...
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| My 5 week old is having trouble with his bowel movements | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My infant is 6 weeks old and I breastfed for the first 3 weeks. When we started him on formula my ...
A: what i meant as supplement as just intermittent free water. rest all details are at the above link ...
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| My Daughter is Traumatised | 1/25/2009 |
Q: On the 22nd of November, 2008 my Husband found our 21 month old (she is 2 in February) stuck between ...
A: screaming and crying is common for the age. will last for few months. stuck stuck stuck.. will get ...
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| Flu Vaccine | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Venketraman, 17-Jan-09 My 4 year old daughter (19.6 kgs) complained of slight throat pain in the ...
A: 1) Does this have something to do with the flu vaccine...? === no! 2) Or is it a normal flu ...
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| My 5 week old is having trouble with his bowel movements | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My infant is 6 weeks old and I breastfed for the first 3 weeks. When we started him on formula my ...
A: what he must be suffering from ius constipation. please read my articles on constipation at ...
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| Pitein level in my 9 yrs daughters urine | 1/23/2009 |
Q: my daugher is 9 and the doctor just called and said her protein level in her unrine was a 28 what ...
A: it means proteinuria. that means there is some problem say either in kidneys causing proteins to ...
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| Toddlers throat injury | 1/22/2009 |
Q: About 5 days ago, my 15 month old son was chewing on a rolled up poster and tried to stand up. When ...
A: i feel you should not take this lightly. its very likely to get infected and inflammed, and since ...
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| baby products containing parrafin | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have a year old baby who has dry skin. I am currently using a cream(Dermadew) containing light ...
A: have a year old baby who has dry skin. === dry skins are better managed with moisturisers than oils. ...
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| 10 month old daughter shaking uncontrollably | 1/18/2009 |
Q: For a few months now my daughter has had some issue shaking (like tremors) really hard in her arms & ...
A: if the child is able to repeat it on command and on some funny action, repeatedly on will, surely ...
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| Worms | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My son had a worm in his diaper when I changed him at night, what kind of worm would that be and how ...
A: if the worms were of size say 1cm and looked like small white threads.. they are called pin worms or ...
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| cough | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month baby and he has a cough and cold. For the cough i was wondering if i can give him ...
A: common cause of cough and cold in infants is more often a viral infection liek say rhinovirus. what ...
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| loose pale stool | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My 4 year. Old daughter started complaing of a stomach ache 3 days ago. Yesterday she had no ...
A: pale watery diarrhea suggests increased gut activity. commonly seen in viral infections of gut. if ...
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| 13 yr old son fever, face & head swelling | 1/16/2009 |
Q: my son is 13 yrs old. for about four months now, he has had fever, face & head swelling. we have ...
A: its really an unusual case, but the description you give makes me think more about an urticaria or ...
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| throat blisters | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Our 8 year old daughter has been complaining of itchiness and stingy pain on her throat as well as ...
A: that can be like pharyngitis.. what may be there is an inflammed throat thats giving it an itchy ...
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| Diet chart for 1 year old baby | 1/14/2009 |
Q: my baby will be 1 in 3 weeks from now. since past 2 weeks, i have been giving him dishes prepared in ...
A: i am planning to shift him to cow's milk, === not a good idea. shift to normal diet. though in ...
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| enlarged heart 8 year old male | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My nephew just got diagnosed with an enlarged heart. He has been complaining of dizziness and his ...
A: .Can his ADHD medication cause is heart to enlarge? no Or may it be some underlying heart problem? ...
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| Cyst behind ear | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 months old daughter. Recently I happen to see a cyst behind her right ear. I had pierced ...
A: such cysts may be called as inclusion cysts.. a fibrous response of body to a foreign material ...
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| 22 mth having seizures | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter has had a fever for 4 days, all the blood work and urine came back neg. What can cause ...
A: nubers is not a concern. any fever above 99 is a fever. in reflux back ground.. all fevers should be ...
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| Infant IBS | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My doctor and I have been working with each other since my son was 2 months old he will be a year at ...
A: well it may be the soy allergy.. but i feel like blaming oats too for the loose motions. mucus ...
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| missing of spermatogenesis | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I would like to ask about all possible causes that can lead to absence of spermatogenesis (its ...
A: i feel its totally a medical question and you may not understand it . but since you had asked a ...
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| my daughters tummy | 1/12/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 6 years old and always complaining of belly ache she has bout of diarreaha and then ...
A: common cause of tummy ache in current settings is sedentary lifestyle -potato couch -TV watchers.. ...
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| cough | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 week old baby and he has had a bad cough for the past week off and on during the day. ...
A: having cough at such an early age.. is very unusual. if what you mean by cough is forceful coughing ...
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| 7month old with high fever over 3months | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My daughter has had a running temp from 100.4 up to 105 over the last 3 months, i have been to the ...
A: if you say she had fever of more than 104 for continuous 4 days at a stretch .. and if its ...
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| 2-year-old holding bowel movements | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My 2-year-old daughter got a painful, raw diaper rash about 3 weeks ago and has been holding in her ...
A: constipation is a chronic problem in school children, formula feds and who have rich milk intake and ...
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| My baby arches his back | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I stopped breastfeeding a month ago. he is on Similac Advance and after that when suddenly he does ...
A: if he were arching and crying at this age, i would have called it like a colic. but now if no cry.. ...
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| 5 and 26 days old baby cough a lot | 1/10/2009 |
Q: My son is about to 6 months and 1 month before he had cold virus. and clod fever goes by itself in 3 ...
A: cough lasting for 7-14 days after an episode of cold is common in viral infections. usually it ...
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| Diet chart for 1 year old baby | 1/10/2009 |
Q: my baby will be 1 in 3 weeks from now. since past 2 weeks, i have been giving him dishes prepared in ...
A: milk should not be major part of diet ater 1 year age. cows milk and buffalo milk though may sound ...
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| A Rash | 1/9/2009 |
Q: My four year old daughter has a rash that covers her whole scalp. It is itchy and has a lot of ...
A: it appears like she is suffering from dermatitis say like seborrheic dermatitis. it can very well be ...
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| My son is 17 months old and noteating solid foods. | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My son is 17 months old. He is taking his semi solids( ver y watery rice cerial, raggitone etc ) ...
A: stop bottle. its high time to switch over to spoon feeds. then only you may be ablke to give thicker ...
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| Infant IBS | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My doctor and I have been working with each other since my son was 2 months old he will be a year at ...
A: sure. i understand your concern., the diseases u describe here are very unlikely in this age group. ...
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| regular vomiting | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 20 months old, for the past 3-4 months she has been vomiting mostly at night, she ...
A: evaluate her for gastritis or throat infection. she may need antacid therapy and some blood tests ...
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| Palpable elbow node | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me around how long an infected node remains palpable...in normal cases? My 4 year old ...
A: although it may be very likely that the skin lesions around elbow may cause some node enlargement ...
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| Leaving anxiety and sleeping habits | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a sixteen month old and I ly leave him 2 days a week. Those days are only 6 hours and as i ...
A: What can i do to help him break this habit. ======= there is no need to break the habit. its ...
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| 34 month old and his size | 1/6/2009 |
Q: my son is 34 months old and only weighs in at just over 24lbs. He has had several health issues that ...
A: teeth spiling is associated with junk foods , reduced water intake and brushing. growth is ok. even ...
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| soft spots | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My little boy will be 3 years old in 20 days and he has a sunken spot on the top of his head. I ...
A: is it a soft spot? feel for it? soft spot usually closes by 18 months age. it wont close if he has ...
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| 34 month old and his size | 1/5/2009 |
Q: my son is 34 months old and only weighs in at just over 24lbs. He has had several health issues that ...
A: loose fowl bulky stools can also be seen in fat rich or protein rich diet.. as one may find in ...
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| URGENT! green stool and intestine infection | 1/5/2009 |
Q: my son is 2.5 months old,when he was 2 months of age, all of a sudden he refused to drink milk(he is ...
A: yes the meds seem adequate. oral rehydration should also be stressed on, and also the 14 day zinc ...
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| lump under skin on my baby: | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My 11 month old has excema so his skin if often broken out. I noticed his buttocks looked rashy so ...
A: if its painful or makes the infant cry on touch or pressure.. its a medical emergency as you may be ...
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| pain in legs | 1/4/2009 |
Q: my 3 1/2 year old niece spent the night w/ me and woke up every 1/2 an hour crying saying that her ...
A: many viral infections can cause knee or calf pains of short duration so it may juts pass of with ...
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| hypertonic dystonia-5 months-no head control | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My son 5 mnths has be diagnosed with hypertonic dystonia co-ordination problem. what does this mean? ...
A: as you said theer was diffricult delivery withd elayed milestones with hypertonia.. all are close to ...
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| Hard Stool | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 2 1/2 Yrs. old we notice that she use to do very dry and hard stool, when she pass ...
A: well mlik and reduced water intake are main constipators. read below: constipation is a chronic ...
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| rashes on hip | 1/3/2009 |
Q: i have got many rashes on my hip.it has been there past 5-6 months.i am really worried about them.i ...
A: a pic may be able to give me more information. what you describe and what it is may be totally ...
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| dietary | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Is it ok to feed my children fruit cake made with rum? Does the alcohol cook off? ANSWER: not ...
A: my main concern is that they dont like it nor they do need it. they should not be promoted in ...
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| CF to my child | 1/2/2009 |
Q: when my child was born on 4t oct 2008 wt was 3.2kg from 2 nd day he was nt able to pass stool,dr ...
A: this isnt a simple case. As this case is a case of failure to thrive, he will need detailed ...
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| Giving a head bath to my 7 month old twins who fell | 1/2/2009 |
Q: my two sons fell from the bed a couple of times i think head down,to the carpeted floor.i didn't ...
A: head bath has no issues and can be given as long as there is no open would or any unconsciousness. ...
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| Jaundice 2 months old infant | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 47 days old and her serum bilirubin total is 3.98 as on 26 Dec. Kindly suggest if ...
A: its very late to hjave a physiological jaundice, so its likely to be pathological. as Indirect and ...
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| Teething or not? | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My one year old has had constant diarrhea for the past 6 days, i have given her a .5 tsp of pepto ...
A: if its more than 3 days and if she is whinning, she should be evaluated and treated fro bacterial ...
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| sore throat | 1/1/2009 |
Q: MY 4 MONTH OLD SOUNDS LIKE SHE HAS A SORE THROAT. SHE IS COUGHING AND I CAN HEAR LIKE IF SHE HAS ...
A: what you say is she has a scratchy cough or a noisy breathing that commonly occurs when throat gets ...
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| Jaundice 2 months old infant | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 47 days old and her serum bilirubin total is 3.98 as on 26 Dec. Kindly suggest if ...
A: y daughter is 47 days old and her serum bilirubin total is 3.98 as on 26 Dec. Kindly suggest if ...
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| ear infections | 12/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 10 month old son with conductive hearing loss in his left ear. less than a month ago he ...
A: 1. is it safe to give antibiotics twice in one month? ======== it depends on what antibiotics, for ...
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| nose bleedin | 12/31/2008 |
Q: hi my daughter is just about 5 months old and everytime she crys her nose starts to bleed im ...
A: thats quiet unusual. bleeding that is easy to occur.. needs evaluation in the form of bleeding ...
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| craniosynostosis | 12/30/2008 |
Q: my son had a skull x ray at 5 months for an abnormal shaped head. doc told us the x ray was unclear ...
A: why would a doctor ignore this? ====== more likely because there was nothing suggestive of ...
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| baby blackheads | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My 9 month old had baby acne when he was little and the last couple of months has had blackheads on ...
A: visit a dermatologist. it need not be acne but some nonspecific rash. so cool down. it has no ...
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| Baby health | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My baby boy was born with 3 kg weight(on April-13th-2008) and he got jaundice(level-18.4) within 24 ...
A: weight usually doubles by 5-6 months and triples near a year, so weight isnt much concern for me. i ...
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| 7 month baby going loose motion after every food | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have a seven month old baby, who for the past 2 days is going around 10-11 times motion in this ...
A: passing motion with feed is normal. its called normal gastrocolic reflex. he is passing urine 6 ...
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| pilgrimage trip | 12/28/2008 |
Q: my baby is 23months old and m located in delhi. My family is planning a trip to Vaishno Devi in the ...
A: well, usually after 1 year of age with adequate precautions to tackle cold like warm clothings, fat ...
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| Son has problems ,maybe learning disability or developmental problem | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My son drooled alot when younger up to maybe age of 4 or 5 . It was almost like an oral sensory ...
A: you need to approach a behavioural specialist. he needs to be screened for autism too. with a strong ...
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| toddler bowel withholding | 12/26/2008 |
Q: my grandson had an one episode of constipation which was painful.Now he is refusing to have bowel ...
A: yeah.. he is leaking .. around teh hard stools that need to be removed. read an article at ...
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| URGENT! green stool and intestine infection | 12/25/2008 |
Q: my son is 2.5 months old,when he was 2 months of age, all of a sudden he refused to drink milk(he is ...
A: my son is 2.5 months old,when he was 2 months of age, all of a sudden he refused to drink milk(he is ...
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| tumor in 4 year old | 12/25/2008 |
Q: MY SON WAS LIMPING FOR ABOUT A MONTH THAN IT GOT SO BAD HE WOULD NOT WALK SO WE WENT TO THE DR THEY ...
A: just relax. get the MRI report. That will mention things clearly. if the doc tells you not to worry, ...
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| loose stool | 12/17/2008 |
Q: my 3 year old daughter has had loose, light colored stool on and off for the last 3 months....she ...
A: if its only 1-2 times a day.. i find no worry such normal variations may eb common with different ...
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| 9 Year Old Daughter | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter as a vomiting spell once a month and sometimes with a fever. It is mostly ...
A: occasional vomiting spells may eb due to gastritis or throat infection or at times after eating ...
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| ADD/ADHD | 12/17/2008 |
Q: My 19 month old son still does not talk. He does not even try to utter words. Is there something ...
A: hyperactivity may have relation to his speech but his hyperactivity if any needs to be assessed by a ...
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| Baby Eczema cause high WBC | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My baby is 4 months old. She has had a high white blood cell count since she was 2 months old ...
A: Could eczema all over the body cause a high white blood cell count and fevers? === yes if infected ...
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| 3 month old feeding | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My almost 4 month old baby boy weighs 15.8 pounds. In the past, he loved to eat. All of a sudden, ...
A: switch over to spoon feeding. donot feed more than say 20 ml per kg weight per feed. feed more ...
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| flat head | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My baby is 3 months old.While sleeping he favors left side rather than right side.Presently his head ...
A: .will he be flat headed forever? ====== usually it settles in first 6 months, if it doesnt it will ...
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| Baby teeth | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have nine month old twins (b & g) and they are both starting to get their upper front teeth. My ...
A: it all seems normal as long as there is no trauma or bleeding or a bruise. no worry many kids take ...
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| Albuterol and diphenhydramine (benadryl) combo | 12/15/2008 |
Q: My son (just over 2 yrs) has had an ear infection or fluid on the ear for well over a month. First ...
A: yellow discharge made your doctor switch antibiotic or give it for long. dry cough with the ...
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| general question on bottle feeding | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 months old baby fully bottle fed.I use over the stove boiling method to sterilize my baby ...
A: Can we leave the bottles in the same water in which i have boiled?if so for how many hours they will ...
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| 2yr old daughter's eye | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I noticed last night that my daughter's right eye was watery and had like greenish eye boogers...It ...
A: well, it does look like some eye infection. a pic of eye would have been beneficial, she will surely ...
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| Sand eating | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My son is 2yearr 4 months old.He got a tendency to eat sand while he plays out.He puts in the mouth ...
A: this is called pica. it is related to deficiency of minerals like say iron. read below: read both ...
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| Baby's first cold | 12/13/2008 |
Q: My 3 month old daughter has had a cough. I can occasionally hear the phlem in her nose/through but ...
A: My 3 month old daughter has had a cough. === commonly at this age it is always following an episode ...
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| Step son having problems | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My son just started using #2 on himself.. He is going to be 7 years old in two months. He claims ...
A: vitamins are not substitutes.. they are just supplements.. add ons. all looks like constipation. ...
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| Baby's Tight Anal Sphincter | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Our 45 days old baby girl is very gassy and strains alot as if she is trying to push out gas or a ...
A: i feel its more of constipation. everybody's anal sphincter is supposed to be tight. however ...
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| Step son having problems | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My son just started using #2 on himself.. He is going to be 7 years old in two months. He claims ...
A: pls detail me about if he has hard stools. why did he start using toilet this late? any ...
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| chronic tonsilitis | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old daughter who has chronic swollen glands in her neck. I had her to the docs ...
A: at this age.. mono may be likely and hence your doc is playing silent. there are soem unusual ...
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| Childhood masturbation | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a daughter who is 7 years old now. The first signs of masturbation appeared on her when she ...
A: she may just need a behavioural conselling. take her to a child guidance counselling center. they ...
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| my right knee | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My right knee is sore and it is bothering me when I sit down on a chair and when I walk what do I do ...
A: since how long? does it pain? on specific movements? any trauma? any suddent jerky movement? all ...
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| My 5yr old daughter | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My 5 yr old daughter attends a pre school that requires her to go 5 days a week all day long. For ...
A: she is having malaise.. a feling of mal ease, which is common with cold if she were sick with cold. ...
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| Infant Feeding | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My baby boy is 5 months and 3 days old. He was 3.1 kgs when delivered and last checkup (on ...
A: first read my answer to similar post : <a ...
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| child belly ache | 12/10/2008 |
Q: my 6 yr old grandson says his stomach hurts all the time. hurts in his throat (maybe heartburn?), ...
A: since how long is this? how often in a day? how long does it last in a day? all resembles ...
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| 10 month old fussy eater | 12/9/2008 |
Q: this is about my 10 month old son who happens to be a fussy eater. At 1-0 months hes only 8.5kgs . ...
A: kg weight isnt bad for sure for 10 months. common cause of fussy eating is constipation. although ...
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| Potty Problem | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of twins, a boy and a girl. They are 3 years and 8 months old. I am a working mother ...
A: he hides his face, means he is aware off, but couldnt go to the toilet. sometimes stools may be ...
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| Pediatrics | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My 3 and half year old daughter has problem in breathing. She breaths from mouth.she shatters her ...
A: there is no doubt that all is adenoiditis. These medicines dont cause any big side effect unless ...
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| My does not take top feed but wants only breast feed | 12/9/2008 |
Q: My baby is 7 months old. She does not want to take top feed neither lactogen nor other milk neither ...
A: My baby is 7 months old. ======= check her immunistaion weight and milestones, if normal understand ...
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| Knots to head | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a nephew who repeatedly get knots to his head even though he barely hits or rubs up against ...
A: if they are more on top of head, they are likely to be pustules or pyodermas or sebacious cysts. IF ...
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| Vaccination | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I would like to know about painless vaccination for my 1 month old son. Our Peditrian told that ...
A: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Pediatrics-1429/2008/10/Easy-5-Vaccine.htm read above link to read my ...
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| Irregular consistency in bowels for 1 year old kid | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My son is 1 year two months old, of late he has developed a situation of constant pooping. He is ...
A: though little less, he has grown near adequately for his age. technically overdrive or overflow ...
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| cough, stuufy nose, watery eyes | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My son is 2 months going on three. For the past couple weeks he's been coughing continuously, has ...
A: what you describe may be an early manifestation of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. many children who ...
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| 8 weeks old baby coughing | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Santosh: Yesderday, I was nursing my baby and he choked and some breast milk came through his nose. ...
A: coughing following or associated with a choking episode may as well be aspiration of apart of milk ...
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| Irregular consistency in bowels for 1 year old kid | 12/6/2008 |
Q: My son is 1 year two months old, of late he has developed a situation of constant pooping. He is ...
A: he is suffering from overdrive incontinence in a case of constipation, commonly following high ...
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| frequent bowel movements | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My 7 1/2 month old has a poop at every diaper change. About every 2-3 hours if not more often. They ...
A: its something like a gastrocolic reflex, common in infants .. with each feed they pass some amount ...
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| tinea corporis | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Is ringworm contagious after medicine has been started? Should it be covered by a bandage?
A: it may take 5 days with adequate therapy. bandage is not recommended. it spreads but will grow only ...
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| separation disorder in kindergartener | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Dr. Venketraman, I have a 5 year old daughter who started kindergarten in August of this year. She ...
A: i dont feel it as a problem. how are her milestones speech.. behaviour and interaction? if all is ...
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| Cancer in children with radiation exposure | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am a nurse anesthetist and I work in the operating room environment on a daily basis. When I was ...
A: There is a risk with radiation and cancer. not only of cancer but also of congenital anomalies. risk ...
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| Lump from No Where???? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My son has had strep throat twice and stomach pain since the first time which was in July. The last ...
A: One thing may be sure that pain in tummy is likely to be unrelated to the lump but related to ...
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| my daughter's bowel movements | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 14 months. Since we went to whole milk after she turned 12 months, she has been ...
A: Is this harmful? ======== not harmful in recommended doses. Could she be bleeding for that ...
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| persistent cough and asthma | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 month old son who has had a constant cough for several months. He has been to the ...
A: its very important to say its not asthma if its not. its difficult for docs to conclude on it. but ...
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| skin peeling | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My son is 21months old.recently his skin near the finger nails has started peeling(at the base).He ...
A: it may be due to excess water/ wetness / moistire or playing in water. increased body heat say ...
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| Toddler has very loose, foul smelling bowel movements (burning her bottom) | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 19 month old daughter. For as long as I can remember, she has had loose, green, yellow or ...
A: the stools is white. clay or white coloured stools commonly make it necessary to rule out biliary ...
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| feeding a 9 month infant | 12/1/2008 |
Q: my 9 month old baby has running nose too often during winters, without fever. Is it something to ...
A: Is it something to worry about? = it can very well be allergic rhinitis and it may come with ...
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| Motions | 12/1/2008 |
Q: My son is of 13 months old. He is doing motion almost 3-4 times daily (not loose normal only). Is ...
A: i feel its ok and normal. but adding little fibre and sago to diet will help in tackling it. ...
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| high wbc count and recurrent fever | 12/1/2008 |
Q: sir ,please guide me through this my son 8 yr old is suffering from recurrent fever and always ...
A: the info is inadequate, how long is he suffering from? whats the pattern of fever? can he walk, ...
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| constant crying in pain with Every bowel movement | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Since age 4 months my daughter Olivia has been on Enfamil Nutramigen formula. She has had trouble ...
A: i feel pity for her constipation, it can surely be tackled safely. but now since a long time has ...
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| Infant feeding | 11/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 months old and I am continuing to breast feed her. From past one week she is ...
A: Is it normal for babies to fuss for a period of time ==== yes, the common reasons being throat or ...
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| Fever with Headache - more than 7 days | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Doctor, My daughter - 32months old - usually healthy - got fever last Tuesday 18Nov2008. We visited ...
A: My son's fever was under control until yesterday with the antibiotic that the family doctor ...
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| Loose motions | 11/28/2008 |
Q: , My boy baby is of 13 months n 9.25 kg. 15 days back he had loose motions and after using ...
A: it still may be likely due to infection so your doc may ask you to continue same antibiotic for 10 ...
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| hair around niple | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 4years old. I have noticed that their is prominent hir growth around her nipples. ...
A: if its soft brown mixing with skin colour and barely visible, need not be a concern, but as you say ...
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| Fever with Headache - more than 7 days | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Doctor, My daughter - 32months old - usually healthy - got fever last Tuesday 18Nov2008. We visited ...
A: well the reports rule out any serious infection. there is a school of thought that the immunity ...
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| 3 yr old with fever for more than 4 days | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My son is 3 yrs of age and has been running a fever between 100 and 103 for the past 4 days. His ...
A: as the fever is lasted for upto 4 days, i feel child needs to be reexamined by the pediatrician for ...
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| Infants diet | 11/24/2008 |
Q: m a resident of mumbai and have a 10 month old bay who is a fussy eater. At 10 months, he just ...
A: 9 kg weight isnt bad for sure for 10 months. common cause of fussy eating is constipation. although ...
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| sinu problem from last 10 years | 11/24/2008 |
Q: i have been suffering from sinus problem from last 10 years.I had shown to many doctors but it did ...
A: its impossible to avoid dust.now ======= avoid as much rest the meds and nasal inhalors will do. i ...
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| Baby maybe ate feces | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My one year old stuck his hand into his diaper (dirty) and rubbed his head and face with feces. I ...
A: I am afraid he could have inhaled some? ========== unlikely. his can be very dangerous in newborns ...
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| Fever with Headache - more than 7 days | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Doctor, My daughter - 32months old - usually healthy - got fever last Tuesday 18Nov2008. We visited ...
A: if you are in India, any doctor will say .. fever with headache... has to be malaria, i disagree in ...
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| my son has been acting funny | 11/23/2008 |
Q: my son has been acting strange and i would contact his pedatric doctor but she just recently moved ...
A: he may need an urgent MR to rule out the aneurysm. keep me posted all follow ups . this case is not ...
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| eczema | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My baby girl is 12 months old.When she was 4 months old she got severe rashes on her whole body ...
A: I apply steroid cream at one spot today ,the next day rashes will appear on another spot.Rashes ...
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| skin problem | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My 10.5 month old daughter scratches her face, eyes and her head a lot. I am unable to understand ...
A: treatment of atopy is very frustrating and need not be must unless sctaching is too much. romilast ...
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| sinu problem from last 10 years | 11/22/2008 |
Q: i have been suffering from sinus problem from last 10 years.I had shown to many doctors but it did ...
A: curable. what was the result of xray tests for sinuses? like sinus scan or X ray PNS in cadwel or ...
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| bronchiolitis | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My son is four and a half years. He was diagnosed with bronchiolitis over 4 weeks ago. He had ...
A: it doesnt look like bronchiolitis now or in past. whatever he had was similar to bronchiolitis, the ...
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| my son has been acting funny | 11/22/2008 |
Q: my son has been acting strange and i would contact his pedatric doctor but she just recently moved ...
A: as he is receiving various therapoes since age 3 years, its likley that the problem is since then ...
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| skin problem | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My 10.5 month old daughter scratches her face, eyes and her head a lot. I am unable to understand ...
A: was she having any ear ache, runny nose or cough cold or rash ? i feel thats common reason for ...
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| Constipation,Bonnison and Iron drop | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Sir,My baby boy is 4 month and 10 days old as on 19 Nov.His birth wt was 3.1kg and now it is 6.8 kg ...
A: Bonnisan is harmless and of less use at this age so can be stopped. well, not amust to start food ...
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| eczema | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My baby girl is 12 months old.When she was 4 months old she got severe rashes on her whole body ...
A: whats her weight? is she putting on good weight? if not one may suspect dietary item allergy. if ...
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| Autistic child | 11/19/2008 |
Q: i have a 4y.o. son who is autistic. he has this thing where he makes himself vomit and then gurgles ...
A: lets call it regurgitation/rumination. i will neeed detailed info on his milestones, his level of ...
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| cold allergy and coughing problems | 11/18/2008 |
Q: my child is 2 years old. whenever there is a season change or temperature change he has this running ...
A: allergy can occur with any frequency.. any number of times. partially treated or untretaed ...
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| Practin-En or Incremin | 11/17/2008 |
Q: For loss of appetite for my 2.5 year old daughter,my friend suggested the Practin-En or Incremin ...
A: 2 types of tonics are regularly given by doctors. one is that can increase appetite.. they usually ...
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| cold allergy and coughing problems | 11/17/2008 |
Q: my child is 2 years old. whenever there is a season change or temperature change he has this ...
A: how frequently is this? any night symptoms? any sneezing? all this in paroxysms suggest allergy. if ...
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| red and yellow mucus when coughing | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have had a server sore throat for 3 days the 1st day it was so swollen I couldn't talk.when I ...
A: it seems you are suffering from a bad pharyngitis, most likely strept. your doctor may ask for ...
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| recurrent fever and febrile convulsion | 11/15/2008 |
Q: the age of male child is 18 months.he is facing problem of recurrence of fever in every 18-22 days ...
A: so he just had reccurent fever for 4 times. fever is very common manifestation of viral infection in ...
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| ADHD | 11/14/2008 |
Q: my son j is 5 years and 3 month, young kindergartener. He got a all symptoms of ADHD, couldn't sit ...
A: he may be just more of hyperactivity than true attention deficit. its alwasy preferable to take him ...
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| Baby Constipation | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My baby only drink breast milk didn't take any solid food yet. She takes about 100ml breast milk ...
A: whats her age? whats her weight? any way till then you can read this detail about constipation. ...
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| Hives | 11/13/2008 |
Q: my son is 3 years old. Over all he been extremely healthy since brith, but has always had skin ...
A: well this isnt uncommon. we face many such kids who have allergic tendencies and manifest initially ...
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| Stomach pain | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 yrs old and he has been having stomach pain mostly between 5pm till he falls asleep.He ...
A: its a intestinal or ureteric colic. get a X ray abdomen KUB and / or a ultrasound test of abdomen ...
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| Repeting Fever | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Sir, My son is 3.6 year old and he frequently get Cold/cough and Fever. I am really concerned ...
A: commonest cause of repeated cough cold at this age is adenoiditis, consult an ENT surgeon to clarify ...
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| Adenoid & Growth | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Doctor, My 4 year son is having adenoid problem and breaths with mouth 60% of the time, Playing in ...
A: well, weight is less due to adenoid problem. but definitely not OK, you need to get over adenoids, ...
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| rash on cheeks and earlobes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My 15-month-old daughter has developed some spots on her cheeks and earlobes. They are vary small ...
A: was she running fever? red spots on face if they are not itchy, usually suggests some rash commonly ...
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| Mother Feed Jaundice | 11/12/2008 |
Q: After looking at your experience and your answerd question I would like to take this opportunity to ...
A: it is more important if mothers blood group is Rh negative, then only injection at birth can ...
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| MEDICINES FOR 3MONTH OLD CHILD | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My son was born IUGR (birth weight 2.2Kg), and had suffered from sepsis, PPHT, hypoglacemia, ...
A: its a feeding related query. I was expecting you may talk about some delayed milestones, growth ...
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| cow's milk | 11/11/2008 |
Q: i have read that cow's milk should not be given to infants before their first birthday as it may ...
A: is dalia a good option to give my baby? == if he tolerates.. yes ! I am avoiding cow's milk( m ...
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| tongue thrust | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My 4 month old's tongue is always sticking out and resting on her lips. When she was born the ...
A: genetic testing tests for common known syndromes that have been well know and studied but it forms ...
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| Head bumps occured from fall | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My son is 1yr and 8months. this night he fell from his high cheir, from about 3ft high. he knoked ...
A: there is a risk of head injury .. say brain injury.. if unconscious convulsion delirious irritable ...
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| cow's milk | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i have read that cow's milk should not be given to infants before their first birthday as it may ...
A: it wont affect unless cows milk forms more than 30 percent of diet. not only allertgy but ...
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| Dalia, Sooji and Wheatgerm | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to know when can babies start the following food: Dalia, Sooji, Wheatgerm and Tomatoes. ...
A: can be started as early as 6 months .. initially thin soup - mashed and later as thicker and ...
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| tongue thrust | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My 4 month old's tongue is always sticking out and resting on her lips. When she was born the ...
A: well protrudfing tongue or bulky tongue is often seen in hypothroidism which could have been picked ...
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| potty training 2 1/2 year old | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter is doing well with potty training in terms of urine. She stays dry most ...
A: she needs some discipline to make her understand. so we need to repeatedly insist consistently for ...
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| rashes and my new born skin color | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my 20 days old daughter i appreciate if you reply She has rashes all over ...
A: its all related to thickness of skin and amount of fat below. all is variable till age 1 year. so ...
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| Ur opinion | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I request you to give your opinion on my query. My now 9 month old was diagnosed and treated for ...
A: it isnt that infant is unfit, but its because we cant take necessary precautions at an unknown place ...
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| In desperate need of help! | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I am looking for the best pediatric hospital to send my daughter to. My daughter is 15 years old ...
A: from the description you provide it may appear that her heart is easy to decompensate due to ...
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| body weight | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 9.5 months old and weighs 9.4 kg. her birth weight was 3.58 kg. do you think she has ...
A: do you think she has not gained proper weight if compared to her birth weight? == well its ok@! it ...
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| Vomiting and Low Weight | 11/7/2008 |
Q: have a 10 month old daughter who weighs 7 Kgs. She frequently vomits atleast 3-4 times a day after ...
A: Is the baby's weight normal for her age. === no its less. but as i said it depends on birth weight ...
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| 4month infant with elevated WBC count | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old godson who was recently treated for bacterial meningitis, during which he had a ...
A: its defintely too high unless the needle poked a blood vessel or in a case of malignancy, i never ...
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| Vomiting and Low Weight | 11/6/2008 |
Q: have a 10 month old daughter who weighs 7 Kgs. She frequently vomits atleast 3-4 times a day after ...
A: vomiting 3-4 times a day for a month doesnt seem to be normal unless the vomiting is too small like ...
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| 10 month baby potty frequyency | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Sir...my son is 10 months old and does not have regular potty habit. He poops whenever he has some ...
A: then all is just a gastrocolic reflux.. that means normal. this phase will go. observe his weight ...
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| 4month infant with elevated WBC count | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old godson who was recently treated for bacterial meningitis, during which he had a ...
A: wbc means whilte blood cells they are of various types common one are polymorphs are lymphocytes. ...
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| follow up on pneumonia/asthma | 11/5/2008 |
Q: She has not had an attack in 6 months. I took her to the doctor today, he heard something in her ...
A: well, this need not be asthma but just a noisy breathing, that si very common at this age. since how ...
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| 10 month baby potty frequyency | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Sir...my son is 10 months old and does not have regular potty habit. He poops whenever he has some ...
A: i feel its normal if this isnt just a recent change. infants are known to have gastrocolic reflux, ...
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| aspiration pneumonia and asthma | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be 3 years old in december, she was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia from the ...
A: asporation pneumonia is a temporary problem. recurrent pneumonias may further require some ...
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| head circumference | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my son has just had his 12 month check by the health visitor who was happy with his general growth ...
A: well if the head size is small and less than 44 cm at 1 year age, it may mean microcephaly. although ...
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| potty train son | 11/4/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to potty train my 3 year old son? How do I teach him to pee standing up?
A: one may read more about potty training methods at following site, ( techniques) ...
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| 3 month old daughter not drinking milk | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My daughter turned 3 months last October 30. About a week before that she started refusing her ...
A: if she isnt suffering from colic, the common cause of such condition at this age is not getting milk ...
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| Bulge in toddler's neck | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I was just bathing my 2-year-old daughter when she got water in her eyes and began to cry. I noticed ...
A: it looks like a laryngocele or a branchial cyst. if it is surely receding when on stopping crying.. ...
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| child height | 11/2/2008 |
Q: my 2yr. old son in only 80 cms. in height .......is this height normal or would it lead to ...
A: its too early to predict. if his weight and milestones are normal, i feel just keep a watch on ...
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| tourette's/ adhd | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Sir, I'm sorry but this is a bit out of context, my question is regarding Tourette's syndrome (or ...
A: if you can stop voluntarily on your will, you can and you should do it again and again and then it ...
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| lose motion to 17 days old | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My baby is 17 days old and she has passed motion 7-8 time in last two days each. Just before that ...
A: 8 motions in too days with normal urine output is usually not worrysome. do look for dehydration ...
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| Holds urin till last minute | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My child is 5&half years old, boy with CP (Preterm, hydrocephalus and has a VP shunt).Normal ...
A: i feel nothing wrong considering his status. dont make him feel depressed. he is trying hard. ...
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| 13 month old | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Jace is coughing, slight fever, runny nose and slight labored breathing. I also think he is teething ...
A: he needs a doctor visit as he has reduced intake and laboured breathing. These definitely be ruled ...
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| Easy 5 Vaccine | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Is it safe to give the Easy 5 Vaccine, my daughter is 45 days old, she has already given Hepatatis ...
A: easy five vaccine is a vaccine that contains vaccines that protect against 5 different diseases. ...
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| Head Injury | 10/14/2008 |
Q: On the 3/4 October i had a fall and woke up in hospital with a fractured skull. They gave me a scan, ...
A: its more likely the blood clot.. and thats why it feels hard now. it takes up to 10-15 days to ...
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| 2 YEAR OLD SON WITH FEVERS 2 TIMES MONTHLY OF 104.0-105.5 | 10/14/2008 |
Q: MY SON IS 2 YEARS OLD HE STARTED HAVING FEVERS WHEN HE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD AND HAS HAD THEM 2 TIMES A ...
A: i need detailed course duration of each fever with its severity and approximate dates. that will ...
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| Daughter - 3 months | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My 3 month old has not been eating very well. She was born 2 1/2 weeks prematurely & was only 5 lbs ...
A: the term wheezing may mean different when used by a doctor and when used by others. so if it were ...
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| Fever for 14 days | 10/13/2008 |
Q: This is regarding my 3.5 year old daughter (18kgs). 29-Sep-2008 Cough and slight fever (100.5F) ...
A: I like your detailed question style. i wish all my clients tell me in the same chronology and time ...
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| Fever for 14 days | 10/13/2008 |
Q: This is regarding my 3.5 year old daughter (18kgs). 29-Sep-2008 Cough and slight fever (100.5F) ...
A: i feel pity for the pain u may be going through. i hope her intake isnt suffered and she is passing ...
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| Persistent cough in mornings. | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My younger daughter aged 7, has been repeatedly getting coughs which sounds with phlegm, for the ...
A: short dose of steroids-prednisolone dont cause harm. doses upto 3mg/kg/day of prednisolone for less ...
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| cough and cold | 10/12/2008 |
Q: my 3 and half year old daughter suffers from cold and cough during seasonal changes.( mainly rainy ...
A: since the symptoms were seasonal and without fever all symptoms aremore like an allergic cough-cold. ...
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| puberty | 10/12/2008 |
Q: im 18, and have delayed puberty. The only reason why im asking this here is because i dont know who ...
A: well your picture of face may make it clear to me. also there are stages of pubic hairs, if they are ...
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| cough and cold | 10/11/2008 |
Q: my 3 and half year old daughter suffers from cold and cough during seasonal changes.( mainly rainy ...
A: well.... 2 common causes: with fever: repeated viral nose-throat infections without fever : ...
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| tourette's/ adhd | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Sir, I'm sorry but this is a bit out of context, my question is regarding Tourette's syndrome (or ...
A: well to me it doesnt even look like tics. if you can record a video.. yes its not tics if its not ...
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| Dalia | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I want to know if i should start feeding my 8.5month old baby dalia? I am avoiding wheat as i read ...
A: extracted breast milk remains fresh for 6 hours if collected in clean container. if kept in ...
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| small head | 10/11/2008 |
Q: i have a baby girl of 3 months.at the time of she had 30.5cm circumference.her wgt was 6lbs lgth 50 ...
A: he may have had IUGR or small head due to some reason that made them do sono of head. prominence of ...
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| few questions about milk ? | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter just turned one in september. So the doctor suggested that she should start drinking ...
A: start training with water from the sipper. milk requirement is minimal after 1 year age. so no need ...
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| my sick 9month old | 10/10/2008 |
Q: my son is 9 months and has had acough for about 6 months and at least 1 time out of each month he ...
A: well, i feel the symptoms must be intermittent. do you also mean cold by the word cough? many people ...
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| Infant health | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My girl baby is 5 months old. She was 3 kgs when delivered and last check up she turned up 6.8 ...
A: vomting after burping.. in small amount.. curdy nature.. is normal and is called possetting. ...
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| Dalia | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I want to know if i should start feeding my 8.5month old baby dalia? I am avoiding wheat as i read ...
A: yes! its preferable to avoid till 1 year. you can add sago, ragii, rice, warii, soya after 6 moths ...
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| regd::1 year baby stool test:occult blood test | 10/9/2008 |
Q: IN the stool examination occult blood is positive. what are the necessary things to be taken care. ...
A: well it doesnt seem to be diet related. it just means that there is something that has caused some ...
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| Blisters on my daughter | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter started getting large Dime sized water blisters all over her ...
A: well clinical diagnosis is always superior in most cases when things cant be proven. whatever it ...
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| Infant health | 10/9/2008 |
Q: My girl baby is 5 months old. She was 3 kgs when delivered and last check up she turned up 6.8 ...
A: She was 3 kgs when delivered and last check up she turned up 6.8 kgs. ---- good weight gain. She ...
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| 5 Yrs old daughter | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yrs old who at the moment is suffering from fever and have stomach pain. She is not ...
A: please read danger signs/ symptoms at www.pediatricianonline.in if any are there she definitely ...
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| potty training problem | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter whose 3 years old refuses to sit in the toilets of her preschool. Her teacher and i ...
A: its just like stranger anxiety. its very likely that the environment of toilet at school and home is ...
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| Red bumps around my anus | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Ok about 2 years ago i had a few red bumps on my butt...I never cared to inspect further...and i ...
A: i dont think this should cause any trouble for military once its cured. commonly these can be ...
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| Lost appetite in solid food | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have 11 months old baby boy, who lost interest in solid food. About week ago, he was able to eat ...
A: commonly this occurs due to throat infections. they are common otherwise due to viruses but more so ...
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| rash on 6 year olds chest | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old son has a rash on his chest. It is a raised rash. The rash consists of 25-30 small ...
A: what you are trying to describe seems to be like a vesicular rash with umbilication. if its only on ...
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| Growth concerns | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Im 19 years old and I feel like Ive been consistently going through puberty since i was 13 and ...
A: well 5 -77 is a good height and considering your parents height its pretty normal. many boys do ...
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| baby not eating well | 10/7/2008 |
Q: my baby has completed 6 months and i have started with solids since she was five month old. but on ...
A: i also wanted to know if there is any iron and calcium supplement for babies which i can give in ...
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| infant masturbation | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i noticed that my 8 months baby boy plays with his penis when ever he is out of his diaper, and some ...
A: is this considered masturbation? NO. is it normal in this age? normal milestone of knowing body ...
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| 4 year old daughter refuses to go on the toilet | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My second daughter, 4 years old, refuses to be potty trained. We have tried every thing, from ...
A: i think she needs to be trained every day repeatedly same way. insist her to go to potty 6 times a ...
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| baby not eating well | 10/6/2008 |
Q: my baby has completed 6 months and i have started with solids since she was five month old. but on ...
A: she does need calcium and iron supplements as most feeds donot contain enough. sufficient growth is ...
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| medecine | 10/6/2008 |
Q: im from pakistan. my 20 days old baby has suffered from cold and chest congestion and have diffculty ...
A: difficulty in breathing in newborns should always be examined by doctor as it may be life ...
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| potty problems | 10/5/2008 |
Q: my baby is currently 2 weeks old and is bottle fed similac advance. She goes days without a bowel ...
A: this is bottlefeeding related constipation. needs to be tackled over a good time with intermittent ...
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| 7 week old with congestion sound | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My 7 week old daughter has a congested sound with a sneeze here and there. She doesn't have a temp ...
A: surely it will help even though such congestion is very common and normal at this age. this causes ...
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| my 11 month old daughters bowell movements | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Sometimes my 11 month old daughter has mucussy looking bowel movements and I wondered if that was OK ...
A: well feeding affects stools frequency and consistency. little foul stools may be common in infant ...
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| continous sleep and no urination | 10/4/2008 |
Q: my second son is nearly 3 months old now. he is very healthy (weighs 6.5kgs)and doesnt cry much. At ...
A: well, i dont find a problem. are his milestones and head size normal.\ i m concerned about ...
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| cold | 10/3/2008 |
Q: My baby is 3 years old She gets affected by cold often.so dr asked us to do blood test and found ...
A: well there is nothing to get afraid of inhalor. it doesnt harm nor does it cause addiction. just ...
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| vommiting in the morning | 10/2/2008 |
Q: what could be the reasons why my son vomits every morning after he goes down in our car.I already ...
A: so its more like motion sickness. read more about it below. ...
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| 9 1/2 month old w/ persistent cough, diarrhea, and ear tube drainage | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My son is 9 1/2 months old. Here is a little be of his history in august he had pe tubes put ...
A: it may or maynot contain mucus. usually fever in diarrheas doesnt last more than 3 days, which is ...
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| Supplements | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My 8+ month old baby is prescribed calcium and iron supplements. Along with my feed, he is on solid ...
A: supplements become must for growing kids as it is very likely that our diet will be incomplete. it ...
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| constipation in 14 month old baby | 10/1/2008 |
Q: my son is 14 month old & having very hard stool,stool look like stone,apart from breastmilk he take ...
A: please read constipation at www.pediatricianonline.in get back to me if further queries. increase ...
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| vaccination | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Venketraman. I am a citizen of India, Calcutta. My daughter is 4months 15 days old as on 29th sept ...
A: Whether pneumococal bacteria is present in India, =============YES but need not be with the same ...
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| 9 1/2 month old w/ persistent cough, diarrhea, and ear tube drainage | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My son is 9 1/2 months old. Here is a little be of his history in august he had pe tubes put ...
A: what it looks like an adenoid and throat infection with ear infection. all are known to coexist and ...
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| 5 year old w/ bad headaches | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have twin daughters. One has been having headaches since she was 2 years old or before. The other ...
A: its something like a seizure or some disturbance in the brain like increased pressure, that may ...
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| potty training | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My alomost four year old boy is fully trained for pee and has been using the potty for over a year ...
A: what it resembles is like constipation. it cant be magic in a day but requires 2-3 weeks evacuation ...
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| Fever | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old and since he was born I would say or 5 weeks on, when i felt his head being ...
A: I was saying that might be due to his teething right? NO what do you mean by high a temp anything ...
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| loss of appetite | 9/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 14 month old son who has been small all his life. He was born 3.6kg and began falling off ...
A: well oraxin may help to some extent, but unsupervised use of it may cause problems. so better avoid. ...
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| 1 MONTH OLD | 9/27/2008 |
Q: MY SON WAS BORN ON 8/13/2008,FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS HIS VOICE HAS BEEN RASPY, IT SOUNDS LIKE ...
A: may be you are talking of stridor that is commonly due to laryngotracheomalacia at this age. ...
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| Blood in his stool... | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Good Morning Doc, My five year old son been complaining of a tummy ache and had a bowel movement, ...
A: it all depends on what amount and frequency the bleeding is and if any associated symptoms if no ...
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| aspiration pneumonia/severe asthma | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My four yr old daughter has been hospitalized five times for pneumonia or severe asthma attacks. ...
A: "I would like her to have the fundoplication surgery for reflux " please let me be rude. you unless ...
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| Fever | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 month old and since he was born I would say or 5 weeks on, when i felt his head being ...
A: please take temperature correctly. always document mercury level down before taking temp. try a ...
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| DASII TEST FOR MY SON | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My son was IUGR and was born with 2.2kg wt. he had suffered with PPHT, hypogracemia, hypocalcemia, ...
A: DASII STANDS FOR Developmental A assessment Scale for Indian Infants its a test for estimating ...
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| swallowed eraser | 9/26/2008 |
Q: My eight month old swallowed a piece of eraser (48hrs back). I am checking her diapers. She still ...
A: its difficult to trace it if it were a small piece of it. its unlikely to be digested by stomach ...
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| petechiae on palate | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Venketaraman, My daughter (4 yrs) is having tiny red spots scattered on her soft and hard palate. ...
A: well, its not that easy to call any red dots on palate as petichae, they may be just focal capillary ...
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| loss of appetite | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 14 month old son who has been small all his life. He was born 3.6kg and began falling off ...
A: WELL, it needs to be certified once that he is failing to thrive and that can be done by documenting ...
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| From Formula to Regular Milk | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My 13 month old daughter is still on formula because whole and 2% milk will sour on her stomach and ...
A: well, that really not required. you can surely switch over from formula to solids at this age. ...
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| Constipation in 8month old baby | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old baby passes hard stools every 2nd day and cries a lot while passing. I gave him ...
A: supervised.. means the technique needs to be learnt on medical supervision. please visit a doctor or ...
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| cough | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my baby is 5 months old and she is been having cough since 20 days..i was adviced to give "ventryl" ...
A: well i feel she may be developing something like adenoiditis. all coughs in infants are dry, cough ...
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| cleft lip/assymetrical face | 9/23/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of adopting a 4 1/2 year old boy from China. According to all lab reports and ...
A: well, every body in life is a syndrome.. no joking. what one means by a syndrome is something that 3 ...
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| Constipation in 8month old baby | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old baby passes hard stools every 2nd day and cries a lot while passing. I gave him ...
A: please read an article on constipation at www.pediatricianonline.in apple beet pomegrant dal can ...
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| Tonsil Removal for Othodontic Treatment | 9/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter, age 7, has just been evaluated by an orthodontist. He determined she should start with ...
A: a child having little tonsils enlarged at this age and if there is any other problem or surgery with ...
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| bump on the forehead | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my sisters son just turned 2the 18 july, he is very hyper active always running around in the house, ...
A: if you feel there is some behaviour issue like hyperactivity please visit a consultant earliest for ...
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| Diarrhea | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 months old baby boy. He weighs 5.3 Kgs as of now. He has been suffering from loose ...
A: its like dysentery. he may require coverage with antibiotics and may be in addition metronidazole to ...
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| Bump on head. | 9/20/2008 |
Q: This is regarding my nearly 3 year old son. 6 months ago he bumped his back of head due to a fall ...
A: well i find no worry. as the child was alright otherwise, its unlikely to be the bump that was due ...
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| Toddler nighttime vomiting | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My son is 18 months old and has been vomiting regularly for several months. He could get sick during ...
A: well, i feel if he has to wake up from sleep for vomiting, there may be some problem and so some ...
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| sleep issues | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My baby has always been a relatively good sleeper. I always follow a night time routine and put her ...
A: what is her age? such sleep pattersn are common around 5 months age. crankiness is related to cold ...
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| Stool passing problem | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old girl and recently she got very constipated, she is not passing stool for last ...
A: please read my past answers on constipation. also read ...
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| Diet for 3 months old baby | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I genuinely appreciate your co-operation in sending replies to our queries. Another query which I ...
A: a 3 month old child should be exclusively breast fed except in exceptional circumstances: like ...
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| child blinking | 9/18/2008 |
Q: my daughter started blinking a lot about two or three weeks ago and hasn't stopped and she looks ...
A: get her evaluated for vitamin A deficiency this is important sign of same and may be associated with ...
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| Blood in Urine | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Santosh Venketraman, My 8 month old daughter is teething and has had a fever of 102. I have been ...
A: if you are sure what you saw was blood , please visit a doctor urgently as at times it can be some ...
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| Petechia on 2yr old | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I noticed red spots on my sons face this morning. Looked like tiny broken blood vessels. He has a ...
A: this is less likely to be petichae. this apppears like some capillary reaction due to cold, rather ...
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| bleeeing nose | 9/17/2008 |
Q: my grand daughter who is 2years old often gets bleeding from her nose.she lives in USA. ima very ...
A: often is how often?? how much does she bleed? if its once in 6 months and very streaky bleed that ...
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| Hepatitis B vaccination | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 15 months old and she has been given all recommended vaccines including Hepatitis B. ...
A: 4th dose isnt harmful. dose after 1 year isnt required. the immunity which was supposed to last only ...
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| facial rash following oat cereal | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My son just turned 6 months and has been having rice cereal without difficulty since 5 months. Two ...
A: Can he also be allergic to oats? yes more likely Can he live in a world where he can eat ...
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| my 17 month old | 9/17/2008 |
Q: my 17 month old is very small 19 pounds. very fragile build doesnt play much, cries often and says ...
A: how is she maintaining herself on growth charts?if she is progressively growing, she may just have ...
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| Breathing problems | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My son who's4.5years old has had his adenoids taken out and gromits put in last march.At first it ...
A: the reasons for open mouth breathing are 1. adenoids.. operated or otherwise 2. tonsillitis 3. nose ...
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| ACELLULAR DPT VACCINE | 9/16/2008 |
Q: Sir, my son in 40 days old, he was born low to term weight (2.2kg) and putting some weight now he is ...
A: both are equally effective. long term side effects are not studied but expected to be none. it is ...
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| 4 week old sleep | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My 4 week old daughter, is generally very content. I breastfeed her every 3 hours, and try to get ...
A: well, i dont find any major problem there. all you have to understand is that its a phase that may ...
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| Toddler refusing milk | 9/15/2008 |
Q: We try to get her to have as much yogurt, cheese etc anything with calcium/vitamin d. She is also ...
A: just concentrate on milk free diet. if she doesnt take mothers milk, she doenst need any other milk ...
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| How much to feed my 6 1/2 month son? | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My son who is just over six months old, weighs 20.3lbs and is 27.5 inches long. I am concerned ...
A: what is the total quantity in ml taken by him in 24 hours? a 10 kg child should on an average be ...
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| Lymph nodes | 9/14/2008 |
Q: My seven month old son is currently sick with a cold. He has been sick for a week now. He also has a ...
A: the nodes will be called significant in neck when they are more than 15mm size and or they are fused ...
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| 7 yr old swollen lymph nodes | 9/14/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 7yrs old she has had a cold the past week. they called me from school because her ...
A: long standing cold is common in adenoiditis. getting ear or tonsils involved isnt uncommon in ...
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| VSD | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I made the Echo Color Doppler for my 3.5 months old son.The report is"A small ASD 2 degree closed ...
A: no side effects of nebulisation unless you are adding any medicine to it apart from normal saline. ...
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| large lump right behind scrodum in 11 month old | 9/13/2008 |
Q: We noticed a LARGE lump that is painful to the touch. Behind our 11 month olds scrotum right where ...
A: painful lumps in this area are usually infections causing pus pockets or abscess. They are extremely ...
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| high levels of acid in my sons stool | 9/13/2008 |
Q: because he suffers from blisters on his anus, he cuts open at times, a constant rash (not a diaper ...
A: practically its not exactly due to acid, it was just a way to explain you. soiling of skin with ...
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| high levels of acid in my sons stool | 9/13/2008 |
Q: because he suffers from blisters on his anus, he cuts open at times, a constant rash (not a diaper ...
A: infection, causes some acid production that causes some skin sores if the skin irritation lasts ...
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| Flucort | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby. For the past 1 week or so, i have started itching all over ...
A: i feel the antifungal cream, should not be applied unless a doctor certifies the problem as a fungal ...
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| Flucort | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby. For the past 1 week or so, i have started itching all over ...
A: well, as long as it is not going in his mouth and as long as you are not applying it on nipples it ...
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| treatment | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My son is 3 and half month and quite active and motion is 4 to 5 times a day.I found blood in his ...
A: its like gut infection called as dysentery. blood is lost when the bacteria cause some damage to ...
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| 10 month old refusing to suck | 9/10/2008 |
Q: All of the sudden my son will not suck his bottle or pacifier? Two days ago we woke up and he ...
A: painful lesions of lips mouth throat and tongue can make them refuse feeds and so they will refuse ...
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| 15month old excessive sweating and drooling | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My son is 15 months old now and he has always had excessive sweating at first I thought it was ...
A: excessive sweating or drooling may be ok with age. if he is sweating on palms also he will require ...
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| newborn/infant behavior | 9/9/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 5 weeks old. Over the past 2 weeks, she has become very needy and demands to be held ...
A: two things 1. colics, identify and treat colics 2. constipation read constipation at ...
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| what are things to look for in Erbs palsy? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Dr Venketraman, I asked about a stiff limb before well its now 11 weeks and her right arm very ...
A: it would have been easier for em to see his pic. well from the way you describe- it doesnt look like ...
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| duplicated kidney | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My niece is 2 years old and was born with a functional duplicated kidney. She has had several ...
A: any kidney that is not functional, keeping it may damage the normal functioning kidneys, so its ...
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| Persistent wet cough for 8 weeks--23 month old son | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My son has had a wet cough for over 8 weeks. It is worst at night/morning. He had been on a ...
A: what is his age? what appears to me is like a chronic tonsillitis-adenoiditis... that is causing ...
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| ulcerative colitis | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My two year old was diagnosed at an early age with skin allergies, and had many cases of RSV, ...
A: its a difficult diagnosis. but as it responded to sulfasal, it might have been so. its course is ...
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| 4 month old now lactose intolerant and reducing substances in stool | 9/8/2008 |
Q: When my daughter was born I wanted to breastfeed but when the milk came in she could not latch on so ...
A: it doesnt look like an infection at present. may be she had it in past and most of her constipations ...
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| what are things to look for in Erbs palsy? | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Dr Venketraman, I asked about a stiff limb before well its now 11 weeks and her right arm very ...
A: i feel concerned about your observation of shoulder not moving. you may ask your doctor to attempt ...
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| Feeding | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Feeding my five month old is major cause of stress and has been since he was born. For the first ...
A: relax. there is no major problem as he is growing fine in good weight and milestones. so whats is ...
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| feeding problem | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My son is currently 20 months old and he has a serious eating problem-- always had one since birth. ...
A: What do I give he has a milk protein allergy and a questionable soy allergy? ==========avoid milk ...
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| Nutrition | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My 5 month old baby-girl was diagnosed with possible Milk Protein Allergy and put on Similac ...
A: i feel its enough if she is mainitaining on growth charts. charts are available on gllgel search for ...
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| bed wetting, could it be a bladder problem? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a daughter who is a little over 3 1/2 years old, she caught on to potty training very quickly ...
A: bladder problems will have uncontrolled bladder even in day. this pahse appears normal, one in 10 ...
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| Blood Blister looking spot | 9/4/2008 |
Q: My son has a spot on the inside of his leg just above his knee that look like a blood blister about ...
A: it can be a naevus if it is there since years. ig its red and inflammed it may be following handling ...
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| Smooth brain | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My baby will be four months on the 5th of September but she cannot hold her head steady and her ...
A: colic and seizures wont settle immediately on holding. seizures may come in sleep too. many a times ...
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| Hair loss in 8-year-old | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am writing regarding recent hair loss in my eight year old. I first noticed this about three ...
A: to major factors stress and diet... and their related hormones adolescence itself can cause some ...
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| Pithed frog posture | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Venketraman My 10 week old daughter displays a 'pithed frog' posture when she sleeps ...
A: does she maintain same position consistantly and persistently even without diapers? if yes, that ...
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| Behavior of my 4 year old | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old son and thus far his been a healthy baby. He was diagnose with GER over a year ...
A: no it doesnt look like but surely you can apply any clinical test for autism. there are many online ...
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| Rash | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old daughter deleveloped a diaper rash about two weeks ago after having a bout of loose ...
A: the most important thinga diaper rash needs is confort. the area should be kept dry and open to ait ...
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| Neck Stiffness | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Our 4 year old has been experiencing neck stiffness on and off for the past eight months. She had ...
A: i need detailed info on how frequently and how long did the episodes of neck stiffness last. was ...
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| High Fever | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 3 yr old son started pre-school full time 3 months ago, for the last 8 weeks he has been ...
A: such recurrent symptoms at this age do come from infection or enlargement of tonsils or /and ...
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| Smooth brain | 8/31/2008 |
Q: My baby will be four months on the 5th of September but she cannot hold her head steady and her ...
A: can be if it comes in episodes not more than 3 in a day. sometimes its very difficult to ...
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| suggestion on greenish stool | 8/30/2008 |
Q: This is Nivedita kumar from India. My baby is almost 5 month old and for last one month she is ...
A: hemoglobin 10 at this age is normal. introduction of new food at immature age or getting a short ...
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| My 5wks old son has a hard time sleeping. | 8/30/2008 |
Q: These past few days my 5 week old son is having a hard time going to bed. He constantly cries. He ...
A: well fever below 99F is usually not treated, or practically we dont call it fever. from your ...
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| Pneumonia in my 22 month old | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter of 22 months old has pneumonia for the 3rd or 4th time. She's been hospitalized once ...
A: is she growing well in weight and milestones? if yes, all may not be affecting her in a major way. ...
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| lymph node | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My 4 year son has a lymph node in neck with fever during the two days. Please be good enough I want ...
A: every bioidy has lymph nodes in most body places. the problem is when they grow in size more than 1 ...
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| FEEDING OF NEWBORN | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Sir My son was born on 29.07.2008 and was low for date (2.2kg full term), he was hospitalised for 20 ...
A: if the breast milk output is good, you may switch over to giving expressed breast milk with spoon. ...
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| weening my 10 months old baby | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a ten month old baby girl, I decided to ween her of breast feeding, because she started to ...
A: increase the non formula diet .. cereals, fruits.. porridge etc give easy to chew solids like ...
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| Hypoglycemia | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Please accept my heartiest greetings. I have a question related to my 8 day old daughter. My ...
A: triclky situation. hypoglycemia can occur more commonly in premature,low weight babies and those ...
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| Prolonged usage of Budecart | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My son is often suffering from bronchlitis. Atleast once in 4 months he is getting this problem. He ...
A: inhaled/nebulised steroids donot hamper growth unless one gives 10 times normal dose for mroe than ...
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| chickenpox | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years and was babysitting a baby whom just got the chickenpox vaccine. She got the blisters ...
A: chicken pox comes only once in life time as single infections gives life long protection. so if you ...
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| Severe cramps when breastfed | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 months old baby daughter. She is exclusively breastfed and she has been gaining weight ...
A: she is grown up to 4 months and so sucks with more pressure and may be a large volume of feed that ...
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| Regarding Vaccination | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My baby girl is 2 months old. She is due for her vaccination. My doc just told me about Easy4 doses ...
A: easy five and easy four are safe vaccinations, combination of different vaccines resulting in ...
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| My one year old hardly ever sleeps. | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have 2 children one that is three and would sleep through the rest of her life if I let her, she ...
A: really difficult question though only 6-8 hour sleep is required in 24 hours. here are few reasons ...
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| Weak Suck reflex | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My infant is displying a weak sucking reflex I put my finger or a pacifier and she does not hold it ...
A: Q1) Is muscle tone always affected with something like cerbral palsy? She just turned 7 weeks. ...
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| unexplained vomits | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My 3yr 5 months old boy is having unexplained vomits since he was 2 months old.while taking food he ...
A: get him tested by ENT for tonsil/aenoid problems. avery common cause of acute vomiting, immediately ...
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| chicken poxs | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My Nephew Has The Chicken Pox And I Have 3 Boys A 4 year old, 11 month old and a 3 week old and i ...
A: its important to isolate the boy for at least a week, as it can spread to unimmunised contacts. a 3 ...
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| smelly stool | 8/12/2008 |
Q: my 7 month old baby has really smelly stool.we are weaning him on porridge, cereal,paw paw,melon and ...
A: read article on constipation at drpeds.blogspot.com smelly stools that are hard are related to ...
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| smelly stool | 8/12/2008 |
Q: my 7 month old baby has really smelly stool.we are weaning him on porridge, cereal,paw paw,melon and ...
A: does he have loose stools? loose stoolshave danger of dehydration. read details at www.rehydrate.org ...
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| ongoing nasal congestion | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My 9-month old breast-fed boy has had nasal congestion (it gets worse in the evening preventing him ...
A: well, persistant nasal congestion for a week may be early evidence of developing adenoiditis that ...
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| Kidd Antigen aka JK antigen | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with Kidds Antigen. we thought she was going to have to have a ...
A: i am sure you must have read or looke for this last 13 years. so may be its likely that you might ...
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| 3 month old pacifier | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My 3 month old falls asleep everynight between 8 and 9. He was sleeping through the night but now ...
A: well, i wont suggest any meds for it. some colic mds do help for such sleep disturbances, like ...
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| Diet after pneumonia | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Doc, my 7 month old was discharged from hospital last week. He was hospitalized due to pneumonia. ...
A: normal feeding practices. maintain cleanliness. use boiled-cooled water. use preboiled bottles bowel ...
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| Plagiocephaly | 8/10/2008 |
Q: do we have moulding Helmets for Infants for Plagiocephaly in Chennai/India? Please advice. Thanks ...
A: i unerstand your concerns, but none are available mooulding, as far as i know, as it is not ...
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| breathing heavily | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I know it sounds normal, but, it doesn't look normal my oldest son had heart problems, and he was ...
A: it must be wheezing, like you see in bronchiolitis. it surely needs to be checked by a doctor, to ...
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| potty training | 8/10/2008 |
Q: weve just started potty training our son hes 34 months old weve been trying for 2 days now and tried ...
A: i think he will understand commands. enforce the same phrases or commands. this is potty, this ...
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| 6 MONTH OLD ASPIRATES | 8/9/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 month old son who has been aspirating since birth. We have had multiple swallow studies ...
A: GERD is a reason for same. keeping him erect or at 45 degree head elevation, burping well after ...
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| Infant development | 8/9/2008 |
Q: my son is 9 weeks old and I have a few developmental concerns. He does not smile yet. He has a lot ...
A: well all these things look normal for a 9 week old. a social smile may come upto 11 week age. at ...
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| Prolonged fever in a 2 1/2 year old | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a strange case with my 2 1/2 year old boy. He seems perfectly healthy except for a FUO that ...
A: having a daily noon spikeupto 100 is normal. feeling of warmth after sleep is normal. but if it is ...
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| formula allergies | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6weeks old and is breastfed. I have been trying to give one formula bottle per day ...
A: preferable to continue breast feeding. changing to soy formulas sometimes reduces constipation, but ...
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| Body Temperature | 8/8/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to take a 14yr old body temperature? I have been taking it under the arm
A: thats fine. you may keep thethermometer below tongue too. as long as you are following the correct ...
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| Weak Suck reflex | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My infant is displying a weak sucking reflex I put my finger or a pacifier and she does not hold it ...
A: when you stroke her pallette she is supposed to start sucking immediately right? == need not, ...
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| Weak Suck reflex | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My infant is displying a weak sucking reflex I put my finger or a pacifier and she does not hold it ...
A: hypotonia may be normal for first 2 months of life. even though all may appear normal ( it does ...
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| 28 moth baby gags on "new" foods & solids | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My son is 2yrs and 4 months. He is a little below average in weight, slightly above average in ...
A: this a routine complaint in tonsiloadenoiditis infections. due to inflammation in tonsil and adenoid ...
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| 9 month old is not gaining weight for 4 months | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We are indians living in cairo. My 9 month old son is not gaining weight for nearly 5 months. He was ...
A: its surely less but near about close to developing country standards that is 8 kg by 10 months. ...
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| Weak Suck reflex | 8/7/2008 |
Q: My infant is displying a weak sucking reflex I put my finger or a pacifier and she does not hold it ...
A: i m worried if its is persistant all the time. whats her age? does this happen only following feeds ...
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| One VERY VERY large lymph node | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My two year old son has always been very healthy. All of the sudden he developed a gigantic lump ...
A: fever and swelling... abscess. its a common site for lypmh nodes and various neck swelling. apart ...
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| My six old baby boy vomits too much | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I already star to give cow milk for my six old baby boy. I did not start solid food yet. He vomits ...
A: six month old baby.. is in a phase of meaning from milk to milk like feeds. you may call it solids ...
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| 3.5 yr old with swollen lymph nodes | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am a very worried mother of a 3.5 year old girl. Please help me put my mind at rest. My life is ...
A: sure my friend. i hope my answer makes you comfortable. itchiness can be due to allergy, to any ...
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| head bobbing | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 7yr old daughter who has been bobbing her head from side-to-side ever since she was around ...
A: well, surely it looks like a tic. the concern is because it is habituation. how to tackle is by ...
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| 3.5 yr old with swollen lymph nodes | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am a very worried mother of a 3.5 year old girl. Please help me put my mind at rest. My life is ...
A: well, relax. we will take care of your stress. anxiety doesnt solve problems, you have done all your ...
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| very little she eats | 8/4/2008 |
Q: my doughter is 17mnth old, recently she had cold & little fever, now she is recoverd, but virtually ...
A: well, milk more than a glass a day is not required after 18 month age. why dont u add idli or rice ...
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| Musty order in 3 year old | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have been using the same seasoning and foods for an eternity so i know it can't be that. He said ...
A: well, this isn't a sign of bacterial meningitis. there are group of diseases called ...
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| Pnemonia | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Doc Kondekar , my 6 month old baby was diagnosed with pneumonia and was hospitalized for a week, his ...
A: well as long as you are giving inhaled steroids, no side effects practically.these drugs are not ...
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| Pneumonia | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old baby was diagnosed with pneumonia and was hospitalized for a week, his CRP report ...
A: well, these medicines arent heavy, they are in mili or microgram weights. they arent causing any ...
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| ear infections | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My son is almost one and he had tubes put in early May. He has since continued to have several ear ...
A: it may help him, go ahead.well, your question was do you think this will help him ... and the ...
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| speech delay? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: my son is 7 1/2 months and is seeing a speech therapist. I am hearing mixed opinions about whether ...
A: seeing speech therapist is no harm and one should consult them when in doubt about speech. even ...
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| My 2 month old chokes alot ,cries and his urine smells. | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have 2 month old baby that feeds well but he chokes alot even if he's not feeding. two days ago ...
A: its not exactly possible to say if it is urinary tract infection or not, as urine may have odor in ...
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| regarding my daughters health | 7/31/2008 |
Q: "hello doctor, my baby is 14 months old. weight-18 pounds height-29 inches head circumference-44 ...
A: be concerned, not worry. she surely needs to put on weight as per growth charts, but her weight ...
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| please help, my 5 mths son refuses to drink milk? | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I had mailed you some time back about the same issue about my son not wanting to have his milk , ...
A: you may use a dropper to put the contents from angle of mouth. if he is taking solids.. i mean ...
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| Persistent Low Grade Fever for One Month | 7/30/2008 |
Q: "My daughter Neha age 9 years is having a cyclic nature of low grade fever Morning 97.5, Afternoon ...
A: try usng a different thermometer. i see no problems. but just get her repeat routine blood and ...
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| Common cold | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a son - he is 8- at the moment he is in his 5th cold of the year, which upsets me , because ...
A: well, if you are in a developing country such viral infections may be often seen. the infective ...
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| is baby sling bad for baby's spine? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I believe I have a question on general pediatrics, although the US expert has answered that it is ...
A: i am not aware of research on it, nor i know who can give a profssional documented advice. but ...
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| high fever | 7/28/2008 |
Q: my son 2yrs 3month old had fever recently which measured upto 103 deg F ( at arm pit ). Paracetamol ...
A: yes its correct. so it should preferably not used. the risks are there, but some people feel the ...
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| Food Habits for my baby | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Good Afternoon. My baby was born on 13-Feb-2008. She is just completed 5months and 2weeks. Her ...
A: read constipation at http://drpeds.blogspot.com/search/label/constipation add intermittent water ...
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| Persistent Low Grade Fever for One Month | 7/26/2008 |
Q: "My daughter Neha age 9 years is having a cyclic nature of low grade fever Morning 97.5, Afternoon ...
A: as long as fever is less than 99, we don't call it as a fever to be worried about. how is her ...
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| 5 year old son | 7/24/2008 |
Q: A year and 6 months ago, my then 3 year old son's left testicle was swollen and became as large ...
A: its more like weak muscles making the bowel bulge out of scar/incision site, and rarely a giving up ...
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| Stool withholding | 7/22/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 27 months old. When she was 9 months old we began switching her to table foods. She ...
A: it doesnt seem psychological. you may get a sonography of abdomen to look any problem, but i hope it ...
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| Daughter's Health | 7/21/2008 |
Q: .My daughter, Sam is 11 years old, somewhat overweight, eats very healthy (vegetables, water, fruits ...
A: she needs a good dietary regimen to control her weight. she may niot have diabetes or hypothyroid ...
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| rashes on the body | 7/21/2008 |
Q: we have a 7 month old daughter who is being breast fed and now being introduced to solid food.from ...
A: rashe may last from 3 to 7 days if it were a viral infection. if the rashes are rising after 3 days ...
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| Underweight Infant with Food Allergies | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have an infant who is almost 12 months old. I had her weighed at her last doctor's visit ...
A: you should be concerned not worried. encourage rice and noodles as she had shown interest in it. ...
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| eating habits | 7/18/2008 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER IS 7 YEARS OLD AND ABOUT 85POUNDS, SINCE SHE WAS INFANT I HAD A HARD TIME FEEDING HER ...
A: i feel her smell needs to be evaluated by a nose specialist. if she gets smell, the problem may be ...
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| Constipation in 11 month old | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 months old. She has always been breastfed until a month ago I had to supplement ...
A: when the need for suppoetiry goes beyond 2 weeks, i advice for repeated enemas for no longer than a ...
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| Toddler Appetite | 7/14/2008 |
Q: 20 pounds overweight. What concerns me is the size of her appetite -- she seems to never get full. ...
A: yes it can cause obesity, rather than eating(the commonest cause without any medical reason), there ...
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| Refuse Milk | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 months old daughter. She was taking 8oz of milk before she started solid but after she ...
A: total intake is decided on weight of the child. suppose your child is 9 kg, she may ned on an ...
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| Runny Poop | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My 17 months old son has been having very runny poop for about a week now. He usually poops every ...
A: its like a bacterial enteritis, he will most likely need some antibiotic supplements. one should ...
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| pain in newborn | 7/11/2008 |
Q: my baby is 7 weeks old and has a lot of wind groans all the time especially when he's asleep,also ...
A: if he is on formula feeds thes may be early signs of constipation other wise adding calcium syrup ...
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| Constipation in 11 month old | 7/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 months old. She has always been breastfed until a month ago I had to supplement ...
A: oral lax dont work for constipation of long duration. read my writings on constipation at this site ...
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| possible sleep apnea | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old who was born full term and is currently being referred to an ENT for reccuring ...
A: this is more likely adenoids. follwo the following: confirm adenoids by x ray neck lateral or a CT ...
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| Loose motions in 5 month old | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My son has finished 5 months and for last 7 days he has loose motions with lot of liquid and it is ...
A: if its watery and strong smell its likely an infection, get a stool test and consult a doc to check ...
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| Heart Murmor | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My grandson is 7yrs old and has a weight problem bad. He weighs 118 lbs.I was wondering what the ...
A: well, what is his height? are u upset by his hunger? yes? then he may need some hormonal evaluation ...
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| tonsills | 7/8/2008 |
Q: my son is 3 years old and his tonsils just dont look right.. they have been inflammed and red for ...
A: tonsils need to be removed along with adenoids, preferably when they cause weight loss, or infection ...
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| waking up every hr | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have 9 months old baby at home. My son wakes up every hr at night for 3 weeks now. I don't know ...
A: it may eb temp change. sweating, cold, blast of air, position of sleep, insects/bites,worms, nylon ...
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| lack of appetite | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr 8 month old son whose appetite has never been good from the beginning. But now it has ...
A: to conclude, the reason for inadequate weight appears to be predominantly milk based diet sheet, ...
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| Hair loss/intolerance of heat | 7/6/2008 |
Q: she is also suffering from hair loss that started in March. The doctor said that this hair loss was ...
A: WELL STRESS CAN SURELY BE THE REASON. her schedule is very tight, what she needs is rest for a ...
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| behavorial problem of biting | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Kindly attend to a behavioral problem of my 3 year old son, who bites me and who are close to him. ...
A: well to reduce your confusion, you may take an appointment with Dr (therapist) Anjali Joshi at KEM ...
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| Son not focusing | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My 11 week old son was born 1 week early and spent 1 week in nicu. He is yet to focus on anything ...
A: well it may be common for a baby for first month of life not to focus on light and for first 2-3 ...
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| lack of appetite | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr 8 month old son whose appetite has never been good from the beginning. But now it has ...
A: no not the gripe water. can you provide me with his average detailed diet on a day say 6 months ...
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| vaccine | 7/5/2008 |
Q: my son is 4 months now. had some irritation with his ears, specailly right one. took him to doc. ...
A: DPT injection is known to cause a situation called excessive crying, that may occur anytime in 48 ...
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| 15 month old with a fever for over a month | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My 15 month old son has a had a fever between 100.4 - 102.7 daily for over a month. One night it ...
A: if he is still running fever and every day 100 plus, its not an easy escape. please take him to a ...
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| 12 month old waking hourly | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My 12 month old boy slept nightly 8 hours from once he was born until he started teething at 14 ...
A: practically such things may be following memory or remonding some things in morning, an urge to ...
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| ear problem | 7/3/2008 |
Q: my son is 4 months now. had some irritation with his ears, specailly right one. took him to doc. ...
A: touching ears often at this age doesnt nmean itching unless he is doing it to only one ear. cough ...
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| 8 Month old son with consistant cought and cold sweats. | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My 8 month old son has been having what seems like a consistent cold for a few months now with a ...
A: why dont you read an article on rhinorhea or runny nose at www.drpeds.blogspot.com well, such ...
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| dosage of Ibugesic Plus | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My son's fever does not respond to Crocin many a times. He is 3 yrs old. My Paed prefers giving him ...
A: ADHD is an easy diagnosis to make and difficult to treat as it involves lots of patience and efforts ...
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| 6yr old with chest complaint | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My six year old son has had a severe cough for over 6mths. He has had a chest Xray which came back ...
A: well i understand your concern. what you mentioned was looking more like a bronchitis. doesnt look ...
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| my 13 months baby wont swallow food | 7/1/2008 |
Q: my 13 months old baby wont swallow the food and milk also she keep them in the mouth for long time ...
A: does she do same with liquids? mostly she wont! if liquid intake is good.. that means its likely ...
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| dosage of Ibugesic Plus | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My son's fever does not respond to Crocin many a times. He is 3 yrs old. My Paed prefers giving him ...
A: its alway better to let the cionsultant decide the dose. it all depends on how high is fever and ...
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| behavorial problem of biting | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Kindly attend to a behavioral problem of my 3 year old son, who bites me and who are close to him. ...
A: if he has normal milestones and normal speech in tamil i donot find much problem except for some ...
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| swollen testicle of 19 month old baby boy | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Today we observed that one side of the testicle of our 19 month old boy has become swollen and red. ...
A: wha he needs is rest to part avoiding friction, may be you can try training without potty. tauma is ...
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| child vomiting | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 week old who just began vomiting insurmountable amounts after every meal about a week ...
A: weight gain is a good sign , around 150 gm per week is good weight gain. the concern for repeated ...
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| Gonnorea? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old. I have had unprotected sex and I started experiencing some Urethritis. It was ...
A: well, drink lot of water and lime juice, that helps that will also take care of the pain u had. do ...
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| petechiae in an otherwise healthy 5 month old | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My 5 month old recently developed petechiae on several parts of his body. I first noticed it on his ...
A: well petichqae are something that can be easily confused with mosquito bites. mosquito bites dont ...
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| Advice | 6/18/2008 |
Q: We have got a son aged 2 yrs & 9 mths. He brings out the food in irregular pattern say atleast once ...
A: .Now that we have got the delayed gastric emptying test,and the results say its normal ...
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| poor weight gain | 6/18/2008 |
Q: my 11 month baby girl has had trouble feeding since she was 2.5 months. Started teething at this ...
A: if she isnt eating well or has pebble stools she is going towards getting constipated. that needs to ...
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| G-tube dependent 2 year old | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am writing about my 2 year old son Sammy. His medical history is: GERD, gastroparesis, FTT, immune ...
A: WHAT IS HIS WEIGHT? what i understood is that you want to skip the night feed and replace it with ...
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| High Fever on Toddler | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 19 months old, she weighs 12kg. Earlier this year she was admitted to hospital ...
A: its common.. may be 2-3 per year. adequate precautions to avoid weight or moist under clothes may ...
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| 2yr old baby girl - Constipation | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Our 2 yr old daughter has had problem with constipation since over a year. She has been fed formula ...
A: these drugs have no affect then why continue the use ====== continue only till its effective or may ...
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| 3 month infant Head Control | 6/17/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old preemie(3 months adjusted) constantly keeps her head back. When you hold her or try ...
A: if she is turning head back and if she is premee its likely that this may be related to some ...
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| 2yr old baby girl - Constipation | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Our 2 yr old daughter has had problem with constipation since over a year. She has been fed formula ...
A: if these things are working.. continue them for long. icrease water intake., double it. stop milk ...
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| Advice | 6/16/2008 |
Q: We have got a son aged 2 yrs & 9 mths. He brings out the food in irregular pattern say atleast once ...
A: what i feel is that he may have a throat infection like chronic tonsillitis and / OR Reflux disease. ...
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| Persistent ear infection in 6 month old | 6/14/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old son weighs 18.5 lbs and has had an ear infection for at the very least a month. This ...
A: he often doesn't respond when facing one of his ears. At this point what questions should I present ...
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| My 12 month old not interested in Formula | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My 12 month old is not interested in her formula any more. She used to be fin up until she was 4 ...
A: all of a sudden she stopped drinking her formula (never breast fed) while she was awake ======= this ...
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| Infants | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Doc, my baby is 5 months old and is having loose motions since past 7 days. The pediatrician ...
A: Leaking some water with cough etc isnt abnormal at this age. if the reducing substances are ...
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| FAQ about new GERD meds | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you had heard of a new GERD med called ZEGERID? I have a young son that is 14 ...
A: it doesnt matter if u take with feeds. what is important in GERD is the positing of feeding, burping ...
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| conductive hearing loss | 6/11/2008 |
Q: my son is 3 months old, administered through the province I live in, his hearing was tested twice ...
A: its quiet normal for this age, if no infection, it may get absorbed in. if it doenst it may need to ...
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| 2 year old's problems with bowel movements | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old boy who has problems with his bowel movements. He always tells me when he has to ...
A: you may lubricate his anus with k-y gelly to make him comfortable. he may need repeated enemas say 1 ...
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| 10-yr-old can't fall asleep | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'd like to know what I am doing to facilitate my daughter's behavior, and if she has some problem. ...
A: well, i dont find it is a problem. she is a different personality, and as long as she is otherwise ...
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| cut in chin | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My child got a cut in chin around 2 cms in length.but only few drops of blood came when he chew ...
A: marks will depend if wound is deep. if it required stitching its most likely deeper wound so some ...
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| Infants | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Doc, my baby is 5 months old and is having loose motions since past 7 days. The pediatrician ...
A: it may be an infection and may require antibiotics. if you feel intolerant to milk, you may give a ...
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| Laryngomalacia & Adenoid Hypertrophy | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Hi. I am a father of Emma, 1.5 years old. She suffered brain abnormalities (if you still remembered ...
A: surgery may be a last resort if you cant get contol medically in few months.. but it may help. add ...
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| Passing loose stool since 20 days | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I started giving lactogen to my 4month old daughter, 20 days back. First three days, I gave her just ...
A: 4 month age she should prefeably be breastfeeding. read details bout how to breast feed when you are ...
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| 11 Month Son Hands/Feet Blue | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 11 month old son (who has a twin sister) with some concerns. My son’s hands and feet will ...
A: its important to do a blood gas study and rule out any situation with reduced oxygen. at tims such ...
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| baby's stool | 6/8/2008 |
Q: my son is 1 month old,i feed him formula as wll as breastmilk though the latter very less as he ...
A: its green and smelly if not an infection, may be a high content of sugar or may be more commonly ...
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| Running Nose | 6/8/2008 |
Q: My son has 4 years old. He is suffering from Continuous running nose from Dec 24th-26th 2007. Some ...
A: two concerns: 1. get ruled any foreign body stuck in nose 2.get examined and evaluated for adenoids ...
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| 17 month old | 6/7/2008 |
Q: my daughter is extremely congested all of the sudden, it is effecting her sleep as well as her ...
A: its like some simple viral rhinitis unless there is family histoty of allergy. in either cases she ...
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| Loose motions | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Doc, my baby is 5 months old and is having loose motions since past 4 days. The pediatrician ...
A: if he is taking adequate milk or breats milk and if by feed syou mean only nonmilk feeds, no worry ...
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| 15 month old not growing or eating | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a problem. I have a 15 month old boy who weighs in at 19.6 lbs and is 30.5 inches ...
A: well, you are one of my regular cases. first of all let me tell you common reason for not feeding ...
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| Movicol long term use | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old daughter has been diagnosed with severe constipation 6 months ago. She has been ...
A: should I be concerned with the long term use of movicol pediatric == not really except she may at ...
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| Toddler stool | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My 27 month old son does not make a solid stool. His stool is always similar to diarrhea and/or ...
A: it may be more likely some infection for which he may need an antibiotic course. pleae get him ...
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| toddler penis bleeding | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Venketraman, I have an eighteen months old and while changing his diaper i noticed some blood on ...
A: it may be a sign of infection or trauma following accidental or forced injury may be by forceful ...
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| Details about Prevner | 6/3/2008 |
Q: .Can u pls giv me some details on Prevner..Is it really Worth? Is it Really Useful?How ? Are there ...
A: its must or cases when there is reduced immunity/ or those who get repeated infections to prevent ...
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| 3 yr old sick from past 6 wks | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Ever since my 3yr old started preschool 6 wks back Yes'day is our 4th visit to Doctor First it ...
A: well, if he is running high feevr he seems to suffer from infection and unlikely to be allrgy. so ...
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| vasovagal syncope or siezures | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have a nine year old son who has with in the past year been experiencing blacking out spells. ...
A: well, it just reminded me of my brother- my mother who exactly complained of similar events, and it ...
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| neck | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My 7 yr old woke up with his neck hurting and crooked. We figured a pulled muscle is all, it's been ...
A: well, such things may be calle as dystonias if they arent just simple muscle spasms. spasms may be ...
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| 5 month old with persistent fever for 2 weeks | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My son began having fever in the 101-102 range on May 19th. He wasn't able to get an appt until the ...
A: Are there any questions that I should have in mind or what should I be prepared for. ====== you may ...
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| 17 m/o sleeping a lot | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Last Monday after he ate dinner he threw up and since then he hasn't had an appitite and will only ...
A: i am worried as he may be developing dehydration with persistant fluid loss with reduced intake ...
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| Periodic vommitting and diarrhea | 6/1/2008 |
Q: For the past 2 or 3 months, my 3 year old daughter has been getting sick intermittently. She's been ...
A: vomiting could be caused by dehydration == no. vomiting can cause dehydration. if the vomiting is 5 ...
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| 2 year old | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old with food allergies etc..he has NEVER consistently slept through the night. ...
A: what about sleep architechture? === doesnt matter much in children. they may sleep just to relax ...
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| Breastfeeding and medication questions | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am due next month with my second child. I have a couple questions about breastfeeding and ...
A: But for breastfeeding, I am wondering if Benadryl could dry up my milk supply or cause the baby to ...
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| VSD & PHT | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 month baby with 5-6mm VSD. She gets very tired while sucking milk from my breast. Hence, ...
A: . By doing this does my baby get enough nutitrion as she would get from sucking from my breast. ...
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| 5 Year Old has not moved her bowels in 8 days | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We have been struggling since she has been out of diapers. Sammy struggles with pooping on the ...
A: doesnt seem to be a obstruction. get her enema done every night for a week . then suppositories ...
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| my babys hair loss | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 17months old and her hair is thinning breaking off ad falling out? she has never ...
A: doesnt look like an allergy. i may be at a better position if u can email me a pic at my site form ...
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| Two year old having ver small BMs in underwear | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 27 months and has been potty trained since she was two. She rarely has accidents and ...
A: she is not constipated.. thats just a feeling. the typical stool you describe is like hard stools.. ...
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| G6PD deficiency and menthol | 5/26/2008 |
Q: i was informed by my pedia that g6pd patients should avoid menthol products, so i bought a ...
A: what they needs is caution in introducing new items like this. initially in small quantity.. wait ...
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| Throat Fever | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My 9yr old Granddaughter (lives Ft. Bragg North Carolina)has gotten "throat fever" 4 times in the ...
A: My 9yr old Granddaughter (lives Ft. Bragg North Carolina)has gotten "throat fever" 4 times in the ...
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| lymph nodes and children | 5/25/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 9 months old and she has a swollen lymph node behind her ear and i was wondering ...
A: any lymph node that is painful/red or is more than one centimeter in size, and more than 3 in number ...
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| Overactive gag reflex in at 2.5 year old! | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with overactive gag reflex at a very very early age. This problems still ...
A: if his milestones are normal, it cant be just overactive gag. common reasons for this are adenoditis ...
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| my tummy!! | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am 13 and my daddy just got a new swimming pool! he started filling it up today and when it was ...
A: What is it? == friction sores. what can i do? ====== give rest and apply soothing emolients. ...
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| NECK PAIN | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if there are any complications after having retropharyngeal abcess. My son had one ...
A: true. your concern needs to be given weightage for evaluation. A CT scan of neck will be able to ...
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| malaria.... malarone vs mefloquine? | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I was about to by malarone for my kids upcoming travel to east Africa until one of the physicians we ...
A: it all depends on which area you are going . for resistant areas newer drugs may be recommended. ...
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| Speech problem | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 14 months old.I would like to know how toddlers learn to speak.My daughter speaks few ...
A: My daughter is 14 months old.I would like to know how toddlers learn to speak. === letters, words ...
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| 19 month old boy - congestion and cough | 5/22/2008 |
Q: "I have a 19 month old son who has had croup a few days ago & received a steroide spray from our ...
A: all pediatric dosages are based on weight, without weight its difficult to suggets doses. ...
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| 2 year old tender swollen right foot | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter received an x-ray this morning on her right foot - there is a swollen part just under ...
A: well, i feel it isnt a an acute problem but mor elikely something thats there more than months. so ...
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| pinworms | 5/22/2008 |
Q: When my son was around 2 yrs old I noticed at night he would try to scratch his bottom alot. ...
A: you can rule that out by a simple stool test. pinworms may ne small theread like and seen as white/ ...
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| Feeding problem | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My 15 month old son eats only pureed food.I tried many a times giving him granular food or roughly ...
A: My 15 month old son eats only pureed food.I tried many a times giving him granular food or roughly ...
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| 2 1/2 yr. old boy complaining of head hurting | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My godson who will be 3yrs old in October was complaining about his head hurting last night while I ...
A: did it disturb her sleep? is there fever and is she sick? does she vomit? talk about bouble vision? ...
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| babys sleeping problem | 5/19/2008 |
Q: First of all, my baby will be 2 on July 11. He still wakes up 4-5 times a night. He asks for the ...
A: not allergy, but he has tendency to gag when irritated and that causes him vomit. No therapy ...
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| constant runny nose | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I just had a question regarding my son. He is 15 months old, and it seems like he constantly has a ...
A: i need few details.. what do u mean constantly... every moment? even while eating? sleeping? ...
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| sick six year old | 5/18/2008 |
Q: my six year old daughter has had a high fever (off and on) for about 4 days (103.5). we have been to ...
A: well, you need to worry for your concerns and so the docs for tehir concerns. the description makes ...
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| Frequent throat clearing | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old daughter who has been dealing with very frequent throat-clearing for over a ...
A: how often does she get it in a day? how frequent are night symptoms and what time? is theer any ...
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| impacted bowel | 5/17/2008 |
Q: my daughter has been diagnosed with impacted bowel we had her in the hospital for three days they ...
A: its impacted fro more than a week. she may need regular enemas may be almost every day for a week or ...
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| 4 month old not passing motion for a week | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My Son has not been passing motion for a week now. Last week , i had to take him to a hospital for ...
A: read an article on constipation at ww.pediatricianonline.in check meds.. iron, calcium supplements, ...
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| Overweight daughter | 5/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 years old. She weighs 60lbs. she is 47inches tall. she doesn't look to be ...
A: at 3 and half year age, weight of 60 pounds may be little more. her expected weight shouldnt be more ...
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| soiling in pants | 5/16/2008 |
Q: we have a 4 year old boy starting school in september,he has been treated for chronic constipation ...
A: from your description it appears more like a constipation with overdrive incontinence. it may ...
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| Toddler tantrums | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My cousin has a son that throws severe temper tantrums. He has been diagnosed with ADHD. Sometimes ...
A: dots and tantrum no correlation. such dots if they arent felt, they may be small capillary leaks and ...
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| Potty training and regular bowel movements | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My son is 3½ years old. We are in the process of potty training and he doesn’t have any accidents ...
A: well, you never mentioned that constipation was a problem when all treatment he had received is for ...
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| 3 year old grandson | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My almost three year old grandson has suffered from very largely swollen tonsils since before age 1 ...
A: All problems (except soreness in penis) apparantly are related to chronic tonsiloadenoiditis, which ...
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| tachycardia in 8 year old boy | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My son has episodes of tachycardia when extremely active. His heartrate is difficult to obtain b/c ...
A: what is his baseline heart rate? is there any rhythm disturbance? if he is normal at rest and ...
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| My Nephew BIG problem | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My wonderful nephew is 4 years old, he is in head-start, he refuses to get on the bus, his mom has ...
A: its really a difficult problem to handle. i need to know what made them call him ADHD? did u ...
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| 3yo who catches everything | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My son is three years old. Since the age of 2 weeks it seems like he always has something. He was ...
A: I just need to know what I should do ------ well , relax if he is thriving well. get his blood ...
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| soiling in pants | 5/12/2008 |
Q: we have a 4 year old boy starting school in september,he has been treated for chronic constipation ...
A: i would definitely help you. soiling in pants may be seen in vary longstanding constipation. mostly ...
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| puberty and growth | 5/12/2008 |
Q: When our daughter was 8 she started her menstrual cycle. We immediately scheduled an appointment ...
A: Recently it has been brought to our attention that girls will only grow 1-3 inches after they begin ...
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| pimple on his penis | 4/30/2008 |
Q: my son had his wellcare visit for his 15month check up 3 weeks ago and got two shotts ( mmr, and the ...
A: well,red dots on his thighs and legs and private area suggest more like a fungal rash due to ...
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| my 5month drinks only 20 - 22oz in 24hrs | 4/30/2008 |
Q: she only drinks 20-22oz in 24hrs and most of her feed i have to put her to sleep to make her drink ...
A: amount of formula needed in 24 hrs is calculated from weight in kg. the total feed that a baby ...
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| Career questions | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm Zharia and I want to be a pediatrician, but I need help? You can help me by answering these1. ...
A: What is the most enjoyable part of your job? talking to ppl , parents and kids. 2. Is there a ...
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| Career Questions | 4/29/2008 |
Q: ! My name is Kenya. I would like to ask you some questions about your field. These are the ...
A: What type of deliveries are the hardest to handle? ====== those with possibility of fetal ...
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| my 4 year daughter | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter has very big tonsils, we consulted an ENT specialist and he did not suggest for any ...
A: her vomiting is related to tonsils. she may need antibiotic therapy under medical guidance for at ...
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| weight gain and starting solids | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a six month old son weighs around 17 pounds (7.75kgs), during the sixth month he dint gain ...
A: well, all may be fine. eating will take time. first make him comfortable with feed he likes most. ...
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| rubbing eyes often | 4/25/2008 |
Q: i find my nine and half months old baby boy rubbing his eyes with his hands often. when asked to ...
A: rubbing eyes. may be there in 1. refractory errors 2. blepharitis 3. itchiness of eyes 4. commonly ...
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| last hope... desnt work | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 4mnths we started with milk based formula and she had reflux at 2months so we started ...
A: ifyou use the word projectile vomits thata a medical word for some serious brain problem. i dont ...
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| expired medication | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Gave my 4 yr old son 18 month old prednisolone. Is it just less effective or can it be poisonous?
A: at times it can be poisonous. if luckily if nothing happened in 48 hrs,unlikely to happen any thing ...
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| My son had the Operation for Touncils and Adnoids | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My son had the Touncils and Adnoids removed today and I do feel vey guilty. I pray and hope this ...
A: well, all should be ok from day 2. soon he will able to eat drink he wished. it was most likely a ...
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| soft greenish stools | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Dr. Santosh, I have a 3 year old who has been passing soft- sometimes greenish color stools once a ...
A: well, it may be a fresh infection or may be just an intestinal upset following some aletration in ...
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| Vitamin K at birth | 4/23/2008 |
Q: . I am due with my second child at the end of June. I know that Vitamin K injections are routinely ...
A: well, chances of leukemia i am never heard off. the other ingredients inside donot do any damage. ...
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| Out of control Nightmares | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My grand-daughter is having the same nightmares over and over again. She is 2 years old and starts ...
A: well, your doubts need a psychological counselling for the baby and detailed examination of kid by a ...
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| my 2 month old | 4/23/2008 |
Q: my 2 month old daughter always keep her head leaned and turned to the right side. when i turn it to ...
A: is it like this since birth? if yes, there are some congenital (since birth) conditions where this ...
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| Snoring. | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My 14 week old son snores. He has snored since birth. Recently it has increased in volume. He is so ...
A: if not hypocalcemia, its mor eoften something like laryngotracheomalacia. Somtimesit can be very ...
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| Baby suffering from Loose motion | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 month old and he has developed loose motion in the last 3-4 days. Today also he has ...
A: ORS if prepared in sterile or boiled and cooled water and mixed in specified proportions is ...
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| about my child | 4/19/2008 |
Q: i had a boy @ 4yrs old. having cough & cold on & off. he was on berotec & zytrec syrup for 2-3 ...
A: he needs to be examined for allergic or infective pathology. it may be more likely allergic ...
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| Toddler - penis spotting | 4/17/2008 |
Q: My 16 month old had bright red spotting from his penis 6 days ago, was not in urine, was at tip of ...
A: does he have difficulty/pain/discomfort/reduced in urine? any swelling any time on face or penis? ...
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| Terrible 2's? | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old boy & 8 month old girl. Since the time my daughter was born, when my son wakes ...
A: well, not paying attention to. when he does such things tell him nicely that " son please go to ...
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| Sick Toddler | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter. About 1 1/2 wks ago she started with a running nose. I noticed a bit ...
A: A few days later the running nose then is fallowed by a cough ========== this is an usual sequel to ...
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| infant seizures | 4/5/2008 |
Q: This is in regards to my 15 1/2 week old daughter. Only this week I've noticed on three occasions ...
A: if the milestones are normal she may be as well normal. but your classical description fits in ...
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| bloody stools | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Good Evening Doctor, My eleven year old daughter just informed me that her bowel movements have ...
A: go to ER. dont waste time, its important to confirm if its blood on urgent basis. many a tiomes ...
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| nosebleeds,cough and slight fever | 4/1/2008 |
Q: my four year old has been sneezing and coughing for two days now and had a slight fever yesterday ...
A: all nose bleeds should be seen by a specialist, as the amount of blood seen by you may be just a ...
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| enlarged kidneys and distended intestine | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My baby boy had an abdominal ultra sound when he was 6 months old, the results came back that his ...
A: causes of bladder ionfection at this age may be some congenital anomaly like posterior urethral ...
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| teary eyes on my baby. | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 9-month old baby that has had teary eyes for the past 6 months. although she shows no pain ...
A: if there is continuous(it should be literally continuous) tears or discharge, the confirmation of ...
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| hives | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I've had consistent hives for 9-10 weeks now I've gone to an allergist, derm, and gen doc. they ...
A: are you taking these meds since so many weeks? if yes, it may notr be good for health. if the ...
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| Amoxicillin | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 13 months, she is on Amoxicillin for an ear infection, she is having some diarrhea, ...
A: yes she can. both amoxicillin and ear infection can cause diarrhea, and settles with antibiotic ...
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| Pediatric | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Sir, My daughter is 3 yrs old. She always has cold. She always breathes through mouth. In almost ...
A: she is most likely suffering from adenoiditis. it can be confirmed by an Xray neck airway for ...
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| Legs pain in my 5years old son - help | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 years 5 months old and complains about pain in his legs (from below knee portion upto ...
A: Ibulgesic plus - combination of Ibobrufen + paracetamol, recently contents of ibugesic plus have ...
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| Child with eye disorder | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Dr Santosh, My son is 11 and has a twitch that he has developed in his left eye. He is otherwise ...
A: It is sporadic but has gotten worse in the past week can you elaborate on this? is it red ...
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| Toddler Bowel Movements | 3/26/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be 3 in August. For months now,she has had periods of very sticky poop. She is ...
A: she is constipated, and needs laxatives, enema or suppository under medical supervision. read an ...
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| 1yr old waking up wanting bottle. | 3/24/2008 |
Q: .. My name is Samantha, i have a one year old daughter Savanha. i just started putting her in her ...
A: first: take the bottle off as soon as she goes to sleep. let her ask for feed in night. give a ...
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| Petechiae | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I just got home from having my 11 month old son in the hospital with a fever, petechiae & vomiting ...
A: have my doubts. ========== good, you should always get all cleared. I have no blood issues in my ...
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| 2 1/2 year old behavior | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently having a hard time with my son he has been throwing major tantrums over everything. ...
A: i feel its just a normal tantrum, will pass off. you may need to train him to behave by giving ...
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| Premature baby with trouble sleeping | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My daughter was born week 35 of my pregnancy on 11 Feb. Recently, she has problem sleeping although ...
A: its more likely that she has enough reserves to waste time and energy in sucking that keeps her ...
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| Infant napping in carseat | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My 6 1/2 month has been napping in a carseat from day 1. He had minor acid reflux and the only way ...
A: well, if he has normal milestones.. he will grow out of car seat. in the beginning dont fasten the ...
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| Frequent soiling crying baby | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Santosh, My daughter is 5 week old and she cries everytime before she poops. She has small(about ...
A: common cause of gassiness at 5 week old and also common cause of straining at poop is develloping ...
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| Lump in toddlers neck | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I will try to keep this short. Today I felt a pea size lump in my 3 year olds neck. It is towards ...
A: unless the node or swelling is painful, growing or large .. > 3 cm, you may not go to ER take an ...
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| Pulmicort & RSV | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My 17 month old son has had RSV twice this season & has been on Pulmicort (through the nebulizer) 1x ...
A: 1: Is this a common treatment for toddlers with RSV? read a detailed article on bronchiolitis/ ...
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| infant diarreha | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my son is 6and a half month old he is having loose motion's problem from 5-6 days he passes motions ...
A: is it after each feed .. may be normal. mucus.. suggests colitis so may be bacterial infection if ...
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| 7 year old daughter keeps peeing pants | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old daughter (will be 8 in July) that pees in her pants constantly. It's been going ...
A: well, it need not have a reason all the time. but commoly reasons are like infection, stress, ...
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| Swollen lymph node for almost 9 months | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old sin has had a swollen lymph node for almot 9 months. When I first discovered it, the ...
A: there are many causes of significant lymphadenopathy. it is called significant when its size in 2cm ...
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| 20 day baby is not passing stool for 2 days | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My baby is 20 days old, she is not passing stool from last two days, is she normal? i do brest ...
A: lets just wait n watch. sometimes babies so small may do so for 3 days.. watch for tummy distension, ...
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| Concerned parent! | 3/15/2008 |
Q: Dr. Kondekar, My infant son (Skylar) age 3 on May 25th, is having some trouble passing regular ...
A: guess my question is, is it normal to have these symptoms during this type of irregularity? ...
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| fevers | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter age 8, used to get frequent high grade fevers yet they only came at night. They would be ...
A: whats her weight? did you read management of fever at www.pediatricianonline.in? intermittent high ...
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| daytime wetting | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved in with my boyfriend who was a single father of a 4 year old boy. This little ...
A: before passing it out, doe he point that if he can or he wants too? if yes then he is trainable. ...
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| question about my 1 1/2 month old son | 3/12/2008 |
Q: my son is now 6 weeks old....well first he had jaundice so he had to be under the uv lights for 24 ...
A: was he a premature baby? did they ask for any tests like echocardiography in view of low ...
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| child behaviour | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old nephew whose behaviour,sometimes, causes his mother to wonder whether he is ...
A: this is normal uninhibited behaviour, so it will require counselling child and family and making ...
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| 4 yr old daughter has lump in chest | 3/12/2008 |
Q: my 4 yr old daughter, i just noticed has a fairly large, very hard lump on what appears to be her ...
A: non movable hard lumps if not related to bone, may be sometimes a serious issue. get an urgent X ...
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| can you help me please? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Im posting here for my mom, she doens't know though. My mom has never been really the punishment ...
A: if the question is just : can you help? answer is no I can not! its a family matter, if your mom ...
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| 16 month old son constant high fevers | 3/8/2008 |
Q: My son at 11 days old had a fever of 104, they did the hole 9 yards put him on antibiotics for 2 ...
A: what type of rash it is? how does it look? since your kid has already a major problem like grade 3 ...
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| feeding | 3/7/2008 |
Q: i have an 8 months old daughter and a 26 month old daughter. my 8 month old still wont eat solids. ...
A: 1. how important is it for her to be eating solids regulary by now? at age 8 months, just offer. eat ...
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| Amoxicillin dosage | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with strep and was told to take Amoxicillin 400mg twice daily at 1 teaspoon. ...
A: i feel you need not fall in these medical details aw dosages of some antibitics will be different ...
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| Medications after delivery | 3/2/2008 |
Q: my husband and i would like to try to conceive, however i have extreme anxiety attacks and have been ...
A: research is not yet completed in these aspects so no legally valid answer can be given in this ...
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| ferritin levels | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old son who has a low ferritin level. He has been treated for 4 weeks and it keeps ...
A: i cant get why the ferritin levels are done in this case? if one suspects iron deficiency one should ...
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| Cough | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My 11 1/2 month old baby came down with what appeared to be a URI on January 1st (his brother had ...
A: ot looks like tosnilloadenoiditis. it may sometimes precipitate wheezing syndromes. an xray neck ...
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| 4 year old smearing feces | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old daughter was found today with feces smeared all over her bedroom wall, Barbie house, ...
A: explain her in simple wrods, that what she did wasnt appreciated. it is not good nor healthy and her ...
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| My son and pooping issues/potty training | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am writing this at 1:00am because I am so bothered I can't sleep in regards to this issue. I am ...
A: after reviewing all. my impresion of incontinence remains strong. this may require special attention ...
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| My son and pooping issues/potty training | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am writing this at 1:00am because I am so bothered I can't sleep in regards to this issue. I am ...
A: I am really concerned about your kid. some things do worry me. He constantly lets a little bit of ...
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| my son 9 days 103.1 fever | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My son has fever since 9 days ago, the doctor made a blood test, because he has stomach ache, ...
A: what is age of this kid? persistant runny nose with or without ear discharge can be a ...
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| Strep throat | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My 3 yr old has suffered from strep since she was 10 months old. She had her tonsil, adnoids out on ...
A: i feel, trust our pediatrician. you have to undersand that your baby is delicate and god has not ...
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| Lymph node enlargement in children | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old grand son is suffering from cold, cough and viral fever for the last one week due to ...
A: as long as complete TB work up adviced by your specialist and the growth profile is normal, and ...
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| infant baby | 2/14/2008 |
Q: 4 days ago was the last time my baby had a normal stool after that she hasent done a bowel im really ...
A: whats her routine stool pattern is she on formula feeds such changes may be possible in infants on ...
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| WBC | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My 17 month old daughter started to run a fever last night. She started acting very lethargic and ...
A: d angergns at my website. . high counts may suggest infection. how is her fever right now? you ...
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| 3rd chromosome anamoly | 2/13/2008 |
Q: My name is Cassandra and I have a 4 1/2 year old with a 3rd chromosome anamoly. She was born with an ...
A: well you dont need to find any chromosome. you jsut need to udnerstand that it is something wit ...
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| Lymph node enlargement in children | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old grand son is suffering from cold, cough and viral fever for the last one week due to ...
A: its very difficult to suspect something to be seen on sonography in a cae of cough cold. may be you ...
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| Small lump with scar after vaccination | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My baby girl was given easy4 vaccination when she was 2.5 months. After the vaccine was given a ...
A: well, it should go off. sometimes such bumps may eb formed if vaccine isnt given to the required ...
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| food allergies/picky eater | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 16 months and has been diagnosed with a dairy and egg allergy and also a sensitivity ...
A: i hope her allergy has been tested and certfied and she maybe on some antallergen drugs. yes! you ...
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| Hair pulling | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 16 months and has been pulling on her hair for the last few months. We gave her a ...
A: keep her busy with toys. tie her hairs, cap them well. tell her stories about why hair pulling is ...
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| .. | 2/10/2008 |
Q: my 3 week old baby girl keep vomiting after feeds. when she was first born she was taking the ...
A: she is under close observaion by the doctors and the midwifes" this is what she needs. i wish all ...
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| 7 month old with chronic diarrhea | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter was exposed to a stomach virus on Christmas Day and started vomiting 2 days later. 2 ...
A: first of all, stop using diapers for a week. keep the area open to air for a week, otherwise skin ...
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| My 5 yr ole daughter has periodic vomiting, with a low grade fever and a sore throat | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Dr. Kondekar Santosh: My daughter is 5 years old and has been experiencing periodic vomiting, low ...
A: pharyngitis, tonsillitis adenoiditis are 3 common conditions that may come together or mixed and ...
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| Chronic cough & diarrhea for 17 days in a 2 month infant | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My 2 month old son has had a cough since he was born. Its worse when he cries. His pediatrician ...
A: one good thing is that your child is otherwise growing fine, and if he is having a social smile too, ...
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| breathe holding | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 13 months old and has had a breathe holding incident a couple times in the last ...
A: blowing in here face and throwing cold water in her face is this the wrong thing to do? ======= yes ...
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| hypotonia upper body | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My son is 6 months old. He can't push up when he's laying on his belly. He has very strong neck and ...
A: if he is holding head on his own and has good control of body while sitting, and if he can roll ...
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| Please answer my questions? | 2/5/2008 |
Q: son that weighs 42 pounds he will be 7 in june he is underweight and has lost 4 pounds in 6 weeks. ...
A: let me first tell you that all these can be normal at times. its duty of your doctor to attempt to ...
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| Bladder control | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My daighter is 3 1/2 years old. We have moved twice in the last two years - state to state. We had ...
A: well, i feel you closely superwise the number and amount of urine passed. measure it for a day or ...
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| 8 year old daughters fever | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter woke yesterday morning with a 101 fever and feeling like vomiting. I gave her tylenol ...
A: read my article on fever and also about danger / serious signs at my site. you need to visit doctor ...
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| feeding vs sleeping | 1/30/2008 |
Q: her feeds vary and her daily total is around 22-28 ounces but typically are around 25. she general ...
A: well, you dont need to do that cut. her eight and growth appears comfortable. best indicator of ...
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| Eye Discharge | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My son is 6.5 weeks old, the baby doctor told me that his right eye's tear duct is blocked. From ...
A: watery discharge is common with blocked tear ducts, but as it changes its colour or stickiness, it ...
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| bowel movement problem | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I had a baby boy on January 19. He was having bowel movements everyday while in the hospital. We ...
A: yes, you my hold iron for a week. you should use purified .. preferably boiled and colled water. ...
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| Knots on head | 1/26/2008 |
Q: MY 3 year old daughter keeps having 3 - 4 knots located in the middle of her head they would go away ...
A: lymph nodes commonly present as knots below skin, they are exactly as u described. they commonly ...
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| recurrent high fevers-30 mo old | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter was born with pulmonary valve stenosis and hydronephrosis. Since then she ...
A: she may need detailed evaluation in an institute, as it can be any of the serious possible things ...
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| Recurrent acute tonsillitis | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My 2yr 5month daughter has had acute tonsillitis every month for the past 8 months. Each time she ...
A: partially treated tonsils can cause severe growth failure if the child gets symptoms more than 7 ...
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| 6 month old behavior problems? | 1/23/2008 |
Q: We have a 6 month old son who cries and cries and even screams unless you hold him. Alex has acid ...
A: did you use any pacifiers? do you give water sips in between feeds? is he on calcium supplements? ...
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| Eye Drainage just had tubes | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My 2 yr old just had her 2nd set of tubes put in and adenoids removed. She just finished her ...
A: it does look like a fresh viral cold, as long as eyes arent very red or having pus. maintain good ...
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| feeding | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter is just over a year. She has been on jarred baby food since about 6 months old. We ...
A: some kids who may be prone for frequent throat infections, commonly ave similar complaints. try ...
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| my daughter has been sick since 3 months old | 1/15/2008 |
Q: When my daughter was born I breast fed her, I started mixing formula and breast milk around 2-2 1/2 ...
A: what do u mean my congestion in head and chest? did you read an article on runny nose at my site? ...
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| spinal tumor | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 yrs old and has neurofibromatosis type 1. She has been dx'ed with 2 plexiform ...
A: is surgery the best way to treat this ? == may be yes if its rapidly spreading. need for surgery ...
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| Grandchild Fever Over Week | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter is only 4 yrs old, weighs 32 lbs and has been sick with a fever, vomiting and now ...
A: Is this lesser dose going to cause more problems on resistance to drug? Please leave the drug dose ...
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| cold, ear infection and now rash is this menigitis? | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My 21 month old daughter has been sick for 5 weeks. on dec 2 she developed cold like symptoms, ...
A: repeated viral colds and runny nose lasting 2 weeeks is common in adenoiditis, so is discolored ...
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| Underweight 12 month old and constipation | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I'm really at my wits end. I have a baby who was born with meconium plug syndrome, passed the plugs ...
A: unless the weight is falling, i have hopes of all being normal and improvable by increasing fat in ...
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| Possible Diabetes? | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old son that hardly eats anything. He will eat certain chicken nuggets, pizza, & ...
A: diabetics will eat more, so its unlikely to diabetes unless he is ill otherwise. 20 kg weight at 5 ...
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| feeding | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a five month old baby and he had such a problem keeping his food down because of frequent ...
A: well, first of all you may read an article on feeding a baby which may be found at my site. I will ...
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| Children's Benydryl dosage | 1/3/2008 |
Q: How much benedryl children's should a 22 month old be given? she weighs about 20- 21 lbs.
A: benadryl as i understand it as diphenhydramine; is practically not recommended in childen below 2 ...
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| is ventalin for non asthmatics or ok for 19 month olds? | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I recently took my 19 month old daughter to the doctor because she has had coughing fits that make ...
A: well, for all practical purposes it looks like an infection, may be of throat need not be of chest, ...
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| Persistent Lymphadenopathy | 12/21/2007 |
Q: "I am writing regarding my son who is almost 4 years old. He has had his share of illnesses. After ...
A: The ndoe size is significantly big to require prompt evaluation either by sonography alone or with a ...
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| Putting it all together | 12/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 3, 27 1/2 pds. She did have a mild heart murmur, undetected now. She has had these ...
A: first of all this situation needs a visit and professional consultation with a pediatrician and a ...
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| milestones | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter was orn on 6-29-07 she started saying dada & mama last mom all the time non stop last ...
A: autism cannot be easily thought suspected or diagnosed till 10 months age, if in doubt consult a ...
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| 6yrd with recurrent fever and headaches | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My 6yr old son had fevr bet 102-103 in 1st week if nov. it came down after couple of days. it ...
A: plese give mne details about how long how often how many times a day fever? inner thigh where? up ? ...
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| 6 year old poops pants | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My six year old son continually poops his pants. I know he holds it for days and I often catch him ...
A: well, at times there may be multiple factors causing the same. It is not normal but sometimes some ...
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| knot on heAD different | 12/19/2007 |
Q: baby has a knot on the right side and sorta smashed on the other side peditrician don't seem to be ...
A: exactly where on head? top? behind ears? or back? commonly these are lymph nodes, common due to ...
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| pain in stomach | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My 9y.o. daughter has been complaining of a pain in her stomach (especially around her belly ...
A: it can be gastritis if it was a short lasting eposide and no pian now, and if she is not constipated ...
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| cough problem in 5 months old baby | 12/16/2007 |
Q: my baby didnt have the hapetitis B vaccine at the time of birth . Now she is 5 weeks old when should ...
A: usually cough lasts for 8-10 days following a common cold. if its only infrequently, not to worry. ...
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| Scoliosis | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My Sister, Ms. Malathi is carrying child, for 22 weeks 2days. Her Obstetric Ulstrasonography shows ...
A: consult with your radiologist, an MRI scan can be planned right now to confirm the same, it may not ...
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| POST OP Infection | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My son is 2 years old DOB 10/17/2005 he has had ear infections since birth. He had PE tubes put in ...
A: dealing with a child, trust a pedi unless the pedi advises you to go to the surgeon. saline ...
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| POST OP Infection | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My son is 2 years old DOB 10/17/2005 he has had ear infections since birth. He had PE tubes put in ...
A: it may be likely that he had adenoiditis and some slough may come out in immediate post op. if the ...
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| hand foot mouth | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 month old daughter who last Tues. began running a fever of 102.5. With Tylenol it came ...
A: no not normal to have blisters, it may be infection like herpes. please get certfied by a ...
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| Newborn Bowel Movement | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 week old son and for the first 2 weeks he was solely breast fed. He came out of the womb ...
A: Please take anb appointment with a specialist as this is getting a long term problem. also read an ...
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| inflatable chairs for 16 month old | 12/9/2007 |
Q: my mother in law is getting my 16 month old a inflatable chair for christmas and I am very conserned ...
A: well, as long as it doesnt get into fragments that a child can put in his mouth, or cover his face ...
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| Breastfeeding. | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I am from india and my baby is 1 month old.Shes born with Right ear absent and right facial palsy.So ...
A: if you are sure you can get good enough milk, you can surely give your milk to baby even if baby not ...
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| light colored stool | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My four year old son has passed stool that appears to be creamy in color for the past two days; he ...
A: creamy means white or has some thread like structures in it or is sticky and mucoid? bottom itching ...
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| red itchy girl | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr old daugher, about once every month or two, gets an itchy, really red, sometimes really ...
A: 3 common conditions: increased wetness or not drying the area properly can cause diaper dermatitis ...
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| Fever while on antibiotics | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Just over two weeks ago, my daughters age 3 and 5 came down with a viral respiratory infection. ...
A: This isnt typical, she may need change of antibiotic if fever is persistant despite 5 days ...
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| 15 month old baby girl | 12/6/2007 |
Q: my 15 month old baby girl only wants to breastfeed. she doesn't want to eat anything since 2 weeks. ...
A: this temporary phase of not eating soldis is related to her throat infection. it is likely that she ...
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| daughter 4 years old | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a consistent runny nose. She also gets bloody nose accompanied by a high fever of ...
A: whats her age? how consistent? does any episode last upto 10 days and more? (adenoids/sinusitis ) ...
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| Small size of my 13 month old | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My 13 month old has been small since birth. He weighed 6 pds 6 oz at birth, and now he only weighs ...
A: i feel just dont get tense. the commonest reason to have low eight is inadequate quality or quantity ...
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| Laxity of external anal sphincter in 3-year-old | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My son is 3 years of age, and recently, I noted that during bowel movements whenever he strains, the ...
A: well it may not be prolapse as you think off, in some children some protrusion of anal verge may not ...
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| Spit up, diarrhea and uncomfortable feeds | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My son was born premature at 33 weeks, while in the NICU he was tested for reflux and found not to ...
A: My son was born premature at 33 weeks, while in the NICU he was tested for reflux and found not to ...
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| Pinworms | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Today I took Reese's Pinworm Medicine at about 6:00p.m. and the itching still occurs, i dont think ...
A: it depends on what medicines you have taken i mean its content. it also depends what you call as ...
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| Bowel Movement | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 9-month-old daughter and recently she is having a bowel movement after every meal (formula, ...
A: having bowel after meals may be normal till 2 years of age to come and go! this is called ...
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| 10 month old baby diet | 12/2/2007 |
Q: my baby is 10 month old and weighs only 8 kg.I dont know why she is not putting on weight.I give her ...
A: I feel the quantity of articles including rice dal fish etc must be good enough. 8 kg at 10 month is ...
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| low iron and zinc | 12/1/2007 |
Q: my son is 17 months old and has had low iron since he was about 13 months old. he pediatrician ...
A: son is 17 months old and has had low iron since he was about 13 months old. ========= low iron is ...
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| Loose stools; cold and fever for 8 month old | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My 8-month old is having loose stool from couple of days and he got cold last night and today he is ...
A: -month old is having loose stool from couple of days ========= getting loose stools for a couple of ...
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| Emma 1 year old - Cerebral Ventriculomegally | 11/20/2007 |
Q: You had ever answer my question around 8 months ago. Now, Emma is 1 year old. She grew up anyway ...
A: Another follow up questions is ... Emma's urine nowadays is very stinking. ==== urine stinks when it ...
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| toddler started to wake early | 11/20/2007 |
Q: please help! My 28 month old son would always go to bed at 8 and wake between 6.30 and 7. For the ...
A: thatsa common prob with toddlers, they just 3want to play around every morning, and they wont cry ...
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| mt two month old and weight loss | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I took my son for his two month check up this morning. The doctor told me that since his 2 week ...
A: no it doenst happen with lots babies. its prudent to just watch for weekly weight and if you ...
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| Emma 1 year old - Cerebral Ventriculomegally | 11/19/2007 |
Q: You had ever answer my question around 8 months ago. Now, Emma is 1 year old. She grew up anyway ...
A: Does it mean her brain grow or her skull grow? ======== it may mean that brain skull and the liquid ...
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| digestion ? | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I 7month daughter is suffering from lose motion from 3 days what should be the best food and ...
A: she has major illnesses so its better to visist a specialist on priority. It appears that she has ...
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| Underweight 12 month old | 11/17/2007 |
Q: 195kg. He put on weight excellently for the first 6 months and weighed 7.5kg at 6 months. He ...
A: Should I be concerned about his weight, == yes but not worrying, as this can be easily tackled. ...
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| 3 yr old son coughing and lymph nodes swollen | 11/17/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old son has been coughing for over 5 weeks at night and has swollen or larger lymph nodes ...
A: whats the size of nodes? all nodes less than 1 cm size = not to worry. do u feel his tonsils are ...
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| 3 1/2 year old with Frequent headaches | 11/16/2007 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old daughter has had frequent headaches for the past 2 months. weeks ago she starting ...
A: many times what children below 5 year call headache is not a headache but some momentary discomfort. ...
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| my 3 mth old son | 11/15/2007 |
Q: my son has a knot on his butt, it could be a spider bite. he just started running a fever, should i ...
A: if its painful to sit, please take him to ER and get started with antibiotics. if its not causing ...
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| Choking | 11/15/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 13 mos. old and everytime she eats she always gags and ends up vomiting. What do you ...
A: this is common in throat infections which is very common. it can be easily tackled by making the ...
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| 21 month old very sick | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My 21 month old daughter has had a fever for about 5 days now. She 1st had a sore throat and has ...
A: My 21 month old daughter has had a fever for about 5 days now. ======= if fever is very high and ...
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| 10 months old has fever | 11/13/2007 |
Q: my 10 months old baby has fever,100.4 sometimes 100.2 or 100.she have colds. what can i do? what is ...
A: please read my blogsite for danger signs when an emrgency visit to a doc is must. fever of 100 and ...
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| Feeding Newborns | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 20 days old darling daughter. She is getting breastfeed at the moment aprox 6-9 times in 24 ...
A: Does she still need extra suppliment in the form of Nestle Lactogen 1 infant formula, etc ? ===== ...
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| please help | 11/8/2007 |
Q: my son was born with a c section and had a difficult birth , he was then took to the special care ...
A: as you suspect, from your descrption its very likely to call thsi child as cerebral palsy, which can ...
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| VSD | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 week old with a moderate (5mm) size VSD. He has no symptoms other than a loud heart ...
A: do symptoms of CHF or pulmonary hypertension take a couple of months to develop? yes, a few months, ...
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| Concern for Semi-solid Stool | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My baby girl (age 11 moths)is having loose motion (semi-solid,3 to 4 times a day)from last 7 ...
A: well, its all attributable to dietary variations. you may add curds to feeds to build up bacterial ...
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| Help me help my son | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My son turned 3 yrs old this past summer. He has been in day care since he was 3 months old. The ...
A: well there is some social behavioural disturbance. if he is non verbal yet, i suggest not to delay ...
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| eating feces | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old who recently stared to reach into his diaper after he has defecated and removes ...
A: eating unedible substances is called pics. eating feces is called coprophagia. it is attributed to ...
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| Excessive defaecation | 11/3/2007 |
Q: My baby is 7 weeks old and has had a nappy rash for 5 weeks (almost her whole life) We are using ...
A: best way is to prevent is stop it from remaining wet. keep cotton inside cloth nappies and discard ...
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| 4 yr old with cough for 2 weeks | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr old has had a cough for over 2 weeks. the cough isn't getting any better, perhaps worse. ...
A: well, you may try bothe options. in addition, please teach him good gargling with gargling ...
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| baby head knots | 11/1/2007 |
Q: my baby is 12 months old and she started to have several head knots on the back of her head that ...
A: how big has it become? knots more than 1.5 cm size may be related to some infection. this area ...
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| sweat test | 10/31/2007 |
Q: my son is 10, had a sweat test , it came back 33. we are told negative. we had it done because of ...
A: how often does he get sinus problems? have u done any sinus Xrays? did u meet any sinus specialist? ...
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| 3 yr old with knee pain | 10/30/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a very active 3 yr old. For the past month she has complained during the day mostly ...
A: x rays not required for sure if she she is otherwise able to walk n run. fever since 6 days worries ...
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| my 5 week old | 10/30/2007 |
Q: also we gave her the tea again and put a half of tea spoon of brown surgar will she be alright? she ...
A: my daughter is 5 weeks old and she is colic how long does it last? ======= may be upto 5 months ...
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| fever? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr. old son has been recently diagnosed VUR (right gr.I and left gr. III) in urinary tract. He ...
A: temperature can be normally seen upto 37.8 or 99 i will be worried whenever it exceeds 99 or ...
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| Digestive Problem | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old. I breast feed and about 1 month ago I started her on stage one baby foods. ...
A: add water sips between 2 feeds. add calcium supplements if they are not on! stop it if he is taking ...
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| toddler behavior issues | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you can help us to know where to go or what to do, to get help for my 16 month old ...
A: i feel sorry for the irreparable deformity your child has, which can only be modified with the ...
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| raw neck rash | 10/28/2007 |
Q: My son (5 months old, formula fed) has had a raw neck rash for about a month. We took him to the ...
A: . Is steroid cream safe in the neck/chin for babies? ==== all local applications usually don't cause ...
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| frequent bowl movement | 10/27/2007 |
Q: my 11months old daughter has a bowl movement everytime she eats(very loose but but struggles to let ...
A: how long is this happening? if its all with feeds, it is called gastrocolic reflex, may persist ...
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| 5 yr .old fever and headaches | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My grandson is having headaches with fever 102 and up. Went to the Dr. 2 wk ago. got well and now it ...
A: if the fever is through out day and very high, please take care fever will not rise further. Read at ...
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| infant health | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My 27 days old daughter passes stool at 3/4 days interval. Is it normal? She is being breastfed ...
A: My 30 days old daughter was fed a little honey at a ritual for completing one month. ======= we ...
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| feeding problem | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My little lad is nearing 11 months and cannot eat thick foods. He is unable to chew and his gag ...
A: please read my answers on complementary feeds. stronger gag is mainly due to prolonged bottle feeds ...
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| diaper rash | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My grandson I see on tuesday and thursday and then again on saturday morning through sunday evening. ...
A: the other party needs to be more gentle soft and soothing while cleaning. donot rub, mop the ...
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| my son growth | 10/24/2007 |
Q: my son is now 13 month old. lates weight is 9.2 Kg in the hight of 72 cm .As he was born at 3.7 KG ...
A: - his weight only at 10% now and his height only at 3% ,why he have such a drop like this ? ==== he ...
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| vomiting | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My son will be 7 the end of December. He is a high functioning autistic with severe adhd, sid, ocd, ...
A: its more like a threat infection at this age, the treatment is supportive and vomiting meds wont ...
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| Stomach Problems | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 4.5 year old girl who is constantly bloated. She looks like a third world child at times. ...
A: even if u give me a pic of her in my email i may be able to guifde u further. what u say bloated and ...
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| Persistent itchy cough | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My 7 moths old son has this cough for several days now. It is not getting better and is worse at ...
A: he is having sequalae of upper respiratory tract infection. he nay have had an ear infection ...
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| Ear size and plagiocephaly | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My son is 5months old and has been diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly with ear displacement,his ...
A: it may just be a normal variation. if babies development is normal usually this is not a major thing ...
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| constipation since 1 week olk | 10/15/2007 |
Q: my son has been on miralox since he was a newborn. he can't go to the bathroom on his own. if you ...
A: he appears to be constipated since birth. this is common prob in children receiving thick formula.s ...
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| allergies,asthma,swallowing disorder | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions for you please. First I have two kids my daughter is 2 1/2 years old and my ...
A: kids dont get sinus problems below 5 year age. they just get cold, tonsilloadenoiditis, wheezing ...
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| Learning | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I am a working mother with a son who will be 18 months old on 23rd October. He is a very active ...
A: What i wanted to point out was that he is very moody and more interested in play. Could it be bcos i ...
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| Falling off bed and Pneumonia | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Good evening doctor, I have two questions: 1. My son is 2. He felt off the bed twice and he landed ...
A: Doctor, do you mean if when he fell it was close to a foot in height? = no, i mean, if it was like a ...
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| Insomnia in one year old? | 10/6/2007 |
Q: We've had a trying couple of weeks. My daughter, who just turned a year, is usually a pretty good ...
A: it doesnt seem to be insomnia, nightmare or anxiety. your kid is uncomfortable probably due to the ...
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| Info | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 22 month old boy and he and I are traveling to Cyprus for about a month without my husband. ...
A: benadryl is not recommended below 2 year age.(by law) i will not recommend any sedatives unless he ...
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| Fever In Toddler | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My question is, how can i get my son's temperature down overnight? I've given him some childrens ...
A: , how can i get my son's temperature down overnight? ========= three methods, heat loss by removing ...
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| My precious baby | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 11 months old boy baby is having running nose,cough and slight fever from yesterday.I had given ...
A: My 11 months old boy baby is having running nose,cough and slight fever from yesterday. ======= this ...
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| 21 month boy | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My 21 month old son woke up this morning with matted eyes. It was like a green crust. What could ...
A: it may be accumulated ear secretions over night, and at time smay be due to infections like ...
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| lastin cough and loose stools | 9/30/2007 |
Q: My 3.5 year old son has had a wet cough for 2 weeks. His 5 month old brother was sick (for about ...
A: My 3.5 year old son has had a wet cough for 2 weeks. ======= what you feel wet cough may be ...
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| 15 week old very hard to feed | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My three and a half year old son has food aversions and now my three month old son is showing signs ...
A: I'm sorry, I think you misunderstood me. I was not asking about my 3.5 year old. ======= it was ...
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| cold | 9/29/2007 |
Q: my baby is 10 month old. from yesterday he had cold. what to do?. thank you ANSWER: what do u ...
A: what can be serious, please read about danger signs in children at my website/ blog. my baby is ...
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| my baby | 9/29/2007 |
Q: my 9 month old has a 101.4 fever and a cold what can i do to help
A: is the feeding is suffered significant enough to have very less intake and reduced urine or with ...
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| at wits end told it was colic but i feel its more | 9/28/2007 |
Q: at 2 weeks old my son started crying alot with heavy gas when eating he would thrash head side to ...
A: well, all is surely a colic . thats not related to the type of feed, but it is due to the devloping ...
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| 15 week old very hard to feed | 9/28/2007 |
Q: My three and a half year old son has food aversions and now my three month old son is showing signs ...
A: so I am hoping the reflux is the culprit and not feeding disorders. What do you think? well, not ...
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| cold | 9/28/2007 |
Q: my baby is 10 month old. from yesterday he had cold. what to do?. thank you
A: what do u mena by cold? many mother mistake cold for noisy breathing, cough ,chest sounds, runny ...
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| 10 month old baby passing loose stools for 2 days | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Kondekar, My 10 month old boy is passing loose stools for the past 2 days. Atleast 2 times he goes ...
A: if he is passing good urine and intake is good, there is no dehydration but do continue feeding and ...
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| 7 year old with a lot of anger | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My seven year old brother seems to have a lot of anger. When he visits family and is playing with ...
A: pleas vsit back to same doc who started meds for adhd. he needs behaviour therapy. and if it is like ...
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| wheezing cough on a 5 month baby | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Kondekar My baby has had a congested cough for 3 days. We have been giving him Dimacol ...
A: what is his age? newborns upto 3 months age will have some amount of noisy breathing due to narrow ...
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| size of baby's head | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Our 5 month old gradson's doctor has expressed concern that his head is larger than it should be for ...
A: well, its easy to check. measure the ehad size with a measure tape and check it on percentile ...
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| My 4 year old virgina stay red all the time | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old little girl and she complains about her private area hurting. I stays really ...
A: its the moisture and ammonia from urien that irritates. this is often seenw hen the area remains wet ...
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| weight gain | 9/18/2007 |
Q: my baby is around 10 months old.his weight gain is very slow. any diet suggestion to improve his ...
A: iam feeding only carrot. what vegetables can be added further in his diet? === well from beets, ...
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| overweight | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 11.5 months old and off the charts in height and weight. She's 12.7kg and 78cm tall. ...
A: first of all is she a can didate for obesity problems as her father and I do not have major ...
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| Eating | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My son is now 16 months old. I m a working mother so i leave him with my sister in law for almost 10 ...
A: well he will spit if he doenst like the consistency. you mix any food with curds, he may accept it ...
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| potty training | 9/15/2007 |
Q: My son is almost four. He's potty trained with the pee-pee but not poopy. We have tried everything ...
A: Ever since birth he's had trouble getting it out and we give him Glycolax every day to help ...
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| Feeding my 8 month old | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My daughter is going to be 9 months old on September 21 and I really am confused about how much i ...
A: i will ned her weight to assess whether what you give is adequate or not. adding variety is good, ...
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| is a 2 weeks old breast fed infant no bowel movement for 4 days but gas all the time normal? | 9/13/2007 |
Q: my 2 weeks old breast fed baby did not have much bowel movements after birth. ( The baby only poo 3 ...
A: she has constipation, and this is seen more often with formula fed babies. the way to help this out ...
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| questions | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have 3.5 month old daughter and she is on brestfeeding. she suckes her finger most of the time. 1. ...
A: 1. even though she is hungry she totally refuse brest feeding. what should i do? ======== welle ...
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| my 10 month old not eating | 9/11/2007 |
Q: my 10 month old son who apparently was a very good eater since i started him on solids at 4 months. ...
A: this is very common when the kids develop throat infection, that even may not be suspected. it will ...
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| mucus in infant stool | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I have an 9 wk old daughter who is exclusively breastfed.Breastfeeding went fine for the first ...
A: what is the weight of ur baby, at 9 weeks if its close to 5 kg, the problem isnt serious. BM after ...
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| 11 month baby , stools, 4-6 times | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have 11 month old baby boy. Every day, he passes stools ( not loose ) atleast 4-6 times . Is it ...
A: 4-6 not loose stools is nt abnormal. she gets rashes due to moisture, clean and dry the area after ...
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| toddler refusing to feed herself | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am raising my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. I had her off of the bottle just over a year old, and ...
A: donot offer milk or juices often. use reward strategy when sitting for meals together with family. ...
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| normal weight for a 7 mth old | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My niece is 7 months old and weighs only 12 lbs. She was 7Lbs and 3oz when she born. Is she with in ...
A: well, height and weight are two different parameters. her weight although on lower side of expected ...
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| my daughters head pain | 8/20/2007 |
Q: The past week my daughter has had about 6 episodes (3 today) of what appears to be head pain. She ...
A: whats her age? if she is ten plus, this can be something like ebginning of migraine. as you say ...
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| mucous loose stools 14 week old | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My 14 week old has been having explosive loose mustard colour poos, last 3 days with an increase in ...
A: if you are sure about mucuc, ist prudent to give this infant some antibiotic under expert advice. ...
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| my four year old daughter | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My four yr old daughter has been sick over 1 1/2 she had an ear infection (she was taking ...
A: the ear infection may be trickling to throat. its very common. children in such phase, usuallky ...
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| tonsils | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I'm 16 and was told i was born without tonsils, is it possible? and if so why do i have have ...
A: is it possible? ya ! but very rare. but i wont believe . when one has good immunity, you get small ...
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| Asthma? and nose bleeds | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old son has been having frequent nose bleeds and coughing for about 3 or 4 years now. ...
A: trust me asthma never bleeds. if it bleeds i wont give those puffs. i m sure ur kid bleeds in small ...
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| hapetitis B vaccine information | 8/13/2007 |
Q: my baby didnt have the hapetitis B vaccine at the time of birth . Now she is 5 weeks old when should ...
A: Are the combination vaccine effective and safe ? yes which vaccines does a easy 5 vaccine ...
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| Infant son almost 7 mo. | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My almost 7 month old son, Hank, has has several things going on since before birth that have ...
A: occasionally stool can change colour like clay/ white, it can ahppen due to low fat feeds, and ...
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| primary oral herpes in child | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old daughter starts kindergarten in exactly 3 weeks. Today she was at a playdate and ...
A: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cold-sore/DS00358/DSECTION=2 Signs and symptoms may not start for ...
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| circucising | 8/2/2007 |
Q: my son was just identify with urine infection and the doctor told me it was common on boys who never ...
A: well, not always. circumszed children too can get urinary infections, but may be little less often. ...
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| Dehydration | 7/29/2007 |
Q: My 35mth old daughter has had ongoing fevers for 2mths with occasional vomiting. 1mth ago she had ...
A: is she running fever now? she must have recovered from a bad throat infection if she is not having ...
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| Feeding habits of my 15 month old | 7/29/2007 |
Q: this is for my 15 month old son. My question is regarding his calorie intake. I read that a kid of ...
A: Is this diet good? ======== well, less! Should I make some changes in the diet or the timings? ...
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| 5 yr. old son's kindergarten physical | 7/27/2007 |
Q: During a routine physical my pediatrician noticed that my son's heartbeat (she said the 2nd ...
A: if she had heard some thing, it can be an abnormal sound or sound in different amplitude, that ...
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| Sleeping | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have a really big problem with my 4 month old son. At night since he was born, we have followed a ...
A: well, i feel he needs the feed. if not hungry, childen get thirsty very often in night, they need ...
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| Broken blood vessels | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My son is 3 and about 6 months ago he developed broken blood vessels on his ear, they went away and ...
A: documenting 2 blood tests with rule out any serious illness, they are platelet count bleeding ...
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| 10 month old won't sleep alone | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 10 months old. She was sleeping through the night, in her own room, since she was ...
A: 1) what could have caused this sudden problem with sleeping? ======= dreams, thoughts, insecurity. ...
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| 18 Months old baby not taking Solid foods | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My 18 months old daughter have no interest in solid food.She is drinking milk 4 times per day.She ...
A: i feel, you first get her throat checked by a specialist for any infection like tonsillitis or ...
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| Weight, etc. | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions....unrelated to each other. The first is in regard to weight. My daughter is 27 ...
A: Should I be really concerned about her weight for her age? = yes! if her birth weight was more than ...
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| Breast feeding | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My son is 15 months old today. i m working from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm and i reach home by 8.00. during ...
A: increase the solid contents of diet. reduce the frequency of breast milk. feed him only in night. as ...
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| Question | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My name is meenu and i Have a 10 month old baby boy .He was born on 24th Sep 2006. He is on solids ...
A: well, i will say its very normal at this age unless the stools are watery. thanks thanks ...
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| uti 3 month old girl | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I am a new mom. I have had a uti for approximately 2 months. My breastfed daughter, 3 months old, ...
A: I have had a uti for approximately 2 months. ====== well compelte a 10 day course with an antibiotic ...
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| my son | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old son has a serious problem with his studies.He is in the sixth grade.Since the day he ...
A: he needs to eb evaluated for a learning disability and child behaviour. Take an appoint with a child ...
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| irritated girl parts | 7/22/2007 |
Q: my little girl, (3 yr. old) has an irritated vagina. It is red all over (outside/inside), she says ...
A: well, she surely needs a doctor. it can be more likely a fungal infection if it is not itching ...
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| continuing stomach ache for my 5 year old | 7/20/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old daughter had late night snack last friday night (mcdonalds french fries, some chichen ...
A: she is mostly suffering from dysentery. complete the anitibiotic course as advised by ur doc. it ...
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| feeding baby | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i hanv 2 months old exclusively breastfed baby,but the problem is he only drinks full in a lying ...
A: it is not recommended, he should have little head/shoulder raise to prevent aspiration, if the baby ...
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| Pale and Runny Bowel Movements | 7/20/2007 |
Q: my name is Sierra and I'm a first time mom and my daughter is one. Well, for about two days she has ...
A: it may be some transitoru indigestion or infection. can go in 2 days. but keep a warch. she should ...
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| my baby does not eat anything | 7/19/2007 |
Q: my baby is 12 months old. he does not want to eat anything....just drinks milk. so at times i mash ...
A: my baby is 12 months old. he does not want to eat anything.... ======== he is more interested imne ...
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| Waking at night | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My 13 month old daughter has been waking in the middle of the night and wants to stay up and play. I ...
A: well, many time schildren take short naps and they take a break in between. they usually get up and ...
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| Vomiting | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My son will be 15 mths old now on 23rd july. he vomits atleast once to twice everyday. his schedule ...
A: little hyperactivity may be normal for age. but his growth can be only said to fail only if he fails ...
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| cough and congestion | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My son is 5 months old and has had congestion for a month and a half and a pretty bad cough for over ...
A: what do you mean by congection? does his nose run? how often? does his chest move faster? is he able ...
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| Vomiting | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My son will be 15 mths old now on 23rd july. he vomits atleast once to twice everyday. his schedule ...
A: vomits atleast once to twice everyd ======= well, vomitting is not usually relatedcto type of feed. ...
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| 9 month old refusing his formula | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My nine month old has had documented reflux since he was 2 months. He has been on Zantac, Prilosec ...
A: believe me change of formula is not a soluation. your son is a good eater and since he is growing ...
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| toddler eating habits and sickness | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a three and a half year old girl. She has had a tough year adjusting to becoming big sister ...
A: well, avoid mor emilk at this age.. that can cause many probs including malnutrition. she needs to ...
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| babies head shakes unconrtollably | 7/16/2007 |
Q: i have a 5 month old baby boy when he was 4 months i noticed that his head, only his head, would ...
A: i dont think its tremor or a seizure. well, it surely needs a pediatrician to see and examine the ...
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| not passing stool over 2 days | 7/15/2007 |
Q: my one and half month son not passing stools since 2 days. please advised.
A: if he is formula fed, it can be simple dietary variation or minor indigestion problem, but rarely it ...
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| knot and rash on 5 month old | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My five month old boy has had a rash off and on since he was born. Doc gave elidel cream but it ...
A: this usually follows viral infection and it often causes similar knot/nodes in scalp. well, if he ...
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| bedtime issues with a 2 1/2 year old girl | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 2 1/2 yr old girl who transitioned to a big bed at 2 because she ...
A: i appreciate your concern and .. this is quiet a normal behaviour to be tackled by "telling her ...
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| Gastro problems with my 2 year old son | 7/14/2007 |
Q: My son has been having frequent (up to 6 times daily) loose stools, this has been going on for about ...
A: My son has been having frequent (up to 6 times daily) loose stools, ======== commonly this is a ...
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| Hole in 11 month-old's belly button | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I was bathing my 11 month-old daughter and afterward, as I was drying her and getting her ready for ...
A: Why are we only seeing this now? ======= it can be picked up even ina dult age also. it depends on ...
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| Hole in 11 month-old's belly button | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I was bathing my 11 month-old daughter and afterward, as I was drying her and getting her ready for ...
A: it is closer to a condition called umbilical sinus. most times it is life threatening. but some ...
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| ringworm? | 7/12/2007 |
Q: The daycare center sent my daughter home the other day because they said she had ringworm on her ...
A: The center sent her home again because they do not believe the doctor. ======= centers have to ...
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| Constipation and Upset Stomache | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My daughter, Elena, is a month and a few days old. In that time, my wife and I have tried ...
A: well waht she needs in intermittent water sips and calcium supplementation to keep stools soft. dont ...
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| molluscum contagiosum | 7/11/2007 |
Q: About 1 year ago, my 4 year old daughter was diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum. Her pediatrician ...
A: well i prefer you get a dermatoilogist to see your baby or send me pick of that rash by email. ...
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| 5 year old navel and urination | 7/10/2007 |
Q: When my five year old son urinates, his navel twist (imagine twisting with a pencil eraser) an sucks ...
A: i dont think so unles he is apssing good amount of urine witha good stream for safety you may get a ...
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| Starting solids | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 5 months old. When She was around 1.5 months old she started fussing at the breast, ...
A: well, as your baby is no longer exclusively breast fed, its bettere he gets adapted to complementary ...
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| mouth ulcers in infant | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Last week my son 11 months old born in K.s.A is now having mouth ulcer.He had last severe fever ...
A: I want to know whether this is because of the antibiotic? = unlikely. Do you recommend Injection of ...
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| My 1year old son does not eat and rarely drinks | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My 1yr old son drinks approx 2 10 oz bottles of mile per day. He basically never eats. He is said ...
A: get rid of botle . feed him with spoons . make feeds more thicker day by day. add fruits ...
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| night terrors | 7/8/2007 |
Q: i have a 22 month old son and he is waking up everytime he goes to sleep,wether its at night or just ...
A: its common at this age, may be a bad dream, may be some discomfort which gets unnoticed and also ...
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| my little brother is sick | 7/8/2007 |
Q: my little brother has been running a 104 fever for about 3 hours now and it only goes down to 101 if ...
A: just take him to the hospital ========== well legally; no doctor can say no to this when you are ...
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| infant ears | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I just noticed my four month old infant has one ear noticeably bigger than the other. Could this be ...
A: unless the difference in length is more than 2.5 cm, its not a significant thing. medically the ...
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| 10months old baby | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My baby is 10 months old. How often should he pass urine in a day? He got cold and light fever ...
A: My baby is 10 months old. How often should he pass urine ========= 4-10 per day He got cold and ...
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| Developmental Milestones | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Is there good website you can recommend that has good info on developmental milestones? My son is ...
A: Is there good website you can recommend that has good info on developmental milestones? =========== ...
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| Son Afraid To Go Outside | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My six year-old son has suddenly become extremely afraid of loud noises such as a thunderstorm. He ...
A: is it with any sould or thunderstorm? if its with any loud sound, the condtion is closer to ...
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| acid reflux | 7/4/2007 |
Q: my daughter is almost 3 months and the doctors think she has acid reflux. She does spit up but not ...
A: well having an acid reflux is very usual till child learns sitting. it should not require meds if ...
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| my 2 1/2 year old daughter... | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a question for the doctor regarding my 2 1/2 year old daughter. Fisrt off let me say that ...
A: She has taken to wetting herself. ======== evry night? Now that all being said 98% of the time she ...
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| bowel movements/constipation | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My 13 month old has had hard bowels since he was an infant. He now grunts and pushes several times ...
A: what your child needs is a good bowel cleaning over 2 weeks and modification of diet. alternate ...
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| cold symptoms | 6/30/2007 |
Q: My son is turning 4 and everytime he wakes up he always have stuffy nose and teary eyes and always ...
A: We sleep in an airconditioned room ========== thats not the reason unless the airblast directly ...
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| developmentally delayed | 6/30/2007 |
Q: my name is Rachel and I was curious to know if developmentally delayed means a person is mentally ...
A: many child who are on evaluation need to be evaluated for developmental delay, for the extent of ...
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| developmentally delayed | 6/29/2007 |
Q: my name is Rachel and I was curious to know if developmentally delayed means a person is mentally ...
A: if developmentally delayed means a person is mentally retarded? ======== need not be always. most ...
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| Question about puberty and development | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male( turning 19 in 2 months) and I have grown .65 of an inch in the past year. ...
A: why I'm I developing so slow? nothing like that all seems normal. sometime sits constituitionaly ...
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| CAFE AU LAIT | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My son is about 2 years and 9 months. He has Cafe au lait spots all over his body, and always ...
A: let me tell u one thing.. theer need not b any disease. some serious types can be detected early by ...
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| 5 month old feeding terribly | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 5 month old daughter who has been on Isomil Soy formula since she was 8 weeks. She ...
A: older she gets the less she drinks === commonly its cos of throat infection. reflux ======== well ...
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| 22 month old lost his words | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My son was talking very early. He had a few 2 word phrases by 7 months old. By his first birthday he ...
A: is theer any regression of speech alone or also of motor milstones? not walking 15 months may be ...
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| health | 6/23/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: no! it may be most likely some infection that may require antibiotics or a malabsorption ...
A: how will they tell if she does have malabsorption syndrome ===== well there are some blood tests and ...
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| health | 6/23/2007 |
Q: hello my daughter has had dirreah for months now and keeps coming out in yellow bruises i took her ...
A: no! it may be most likely some infection that may require antibiotics or a malabsorption syndrome. ...
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| Wetting pants. | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old daughter. She wets her pants multiple times a day, some days she will not ...
A: ist something like nocturnal enuresis. some counselling, some traning and sometimes medicines like ...
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| swaddling | 6/22/2007 |
Q: my daughter is almost 6 months old and cannot sleep without being swaddled...is it true that it is ...
A: patting... swaddling... swinging... singing... rocking.... all is permitted. theya re not bad, ...
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| Swollen colon | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My niece has a swollen bladder due to constant constipation. Can you tell me what causes this ...
A: does she pass stools daily? are they hard? well! she will require glycerin suppositories alt day ...
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| Swollen bladder | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My niece has a swollen bladder due to constant constipation. Can you tell me what causes this ...
A: you have mistaken colon for bladder. if u think constipation is the only problem, surgery is not ...
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| 6 month Son won't go to sleep on own | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My son is 6.5 months old and has never been able to put himself to sleep without 30-90 minutes of ...
A: see he has got himself into the habit. and i m sure we can break it. use his all senses to involve ...
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| 6 month Son won't go to sleep on own | 6/19/2007 |
Q: My son is 6.5 months old and has never been able to put himself to sleep without 30-90 minutes of ...
A: The second half about the cry to sleep and short sleep is normal. dont let him cry out to sleep. ...
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| swimmers ear | 6/19/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old daughter seems to have a mild/moderate case of swimmer's ear. We started Cipro drops ...
A: you can go back if it doesnt pain and you will use a shower cap that wont let in any water. ...
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| Chicken Pox | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My nine-year-old daughter has small red bumps that look like pimples on her chin that started five ...
A: well i doubt it as pox. in chicken pox all lesiosn wont be at same level of severity and size. they ...
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| 2 months old baby | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I delivered a boy baby on 29th April 2007. He is now almost 7 weeks old. My concern is about his ...
A: I just ruled out an important condition called hypothyroidism. weight usually doubles by 5 month ...
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| Right-sided pain fever present | 6/17/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter has had a fever off and on for 3 weeks and now for the last 2 days has been ...
A: if there is no trauma, and pain is in right upper back over the scapula bone, its more likely to be ...
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| Baby hand/finger problem | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old boy. His 2 middle fingers do not normally extend all the way straight. I can ...
A: if its same in both hands, trauma is unlikelt the reason. we may find this is some dysmorphism but ...
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| passing stool | 6/16/2007 |
Q: My 11 day old baby girl had not passed any stool for over 24 hours finally this morning she had a ...
A: if she is on formula feeds, she may need intermittent water sips 3-4 times a day to soften stools. ...
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| My 7 1/2 month old fell off the bed 4 times | 6/14/2007 |
Q: My baby was 6 months when she fell the first time. She fell on carpet and landed on her back. The ...
A: She seems to be fine? = yes But my worry is that I've read up so much on the shaken baby syndrome ...
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| 9 mos - failure to thrive | 6/12/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old son is very small for his age. He weighs less than 15 lbs and is 27 inches. He was ...
A: at 9 months , doesnt he sit and attempt to stand? his intake upto 30 ounz isnt bad. increase ...
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| congestion in a 3 month old | 6/11/2007 |
Q: my 3 month old daughter has been congested for a month now. And nothing seems to help. I've taken ...
A: congested for a month now ======= are u taking baoyt nose or chest? nose: is normal for age. chest ...
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| 9 mos - failure to thrive | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old son is very small for his age. He weighs less than 15 lbs and is 27 inches. He was ...
A: I'm convinced that his excessive spitting up is leading to his poor weight gain. ======= no! unless ...
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| sister | 6/11/2007 |
Q: My sister who is 15, has now been vomiting for the last 2 straight weeks. She has been taken to 3 ...
A: This feature may be seen in 3 cases: 1. huge tonsils 2. severe acidity 3. severe constipation ...
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| infant cough | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I'm hoping you can reassure me that my 11 month old's cough is simply allergies or a virus. She has ...
A: I'm hoping you can reassure me that my 11 month old's cough is simply allergies or a virus. ======= ...
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| Doesn't Eat Food with Chunks | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old boy, he went in for his 1 year check up and the doctor told me he is on the ...
A: if i could summarise the problem as the only problem of starting solids or texture feeds and thats ...
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| blood test | 5/19/2007 |
Q: My 14 month old son got a bad virus with a fever that lasted a few days. Upon two visits to the ...
A: well your child is surely siffering from significantly low neutrophils that can subject him to ...
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| thyroid / hyperactivity | 5/19/2007 |
Q: my child, 7 1/2 years old male, is ADHD and extremely hyperactive, impulsive and inattentive. He is ...
A: hyperactivity can be explained from these thyroid reports alone. we always recommend to repeat ...
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| global develoment delay | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my 2 yr old son has been diganosed with gdd and i was just wondering if that was a part of autism
A: gdd isnt a standard term. global dvelopmental delay isnt usually a part of autism. autism is a ...
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| Adolescent Urination | 5/18/2007 |
Q: What is considered normal frequency for adolescent urination?
A: at least 300 ml in a day. usually in 2 frequency but can be asmuch as 6 in a day normal. thanks ...
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| thin toe nails | 5/18/2007 |
Q: my 2 year old son's toe nails are very thin & so slow growing that they have never been trimmed in ...
A: my 2 year old son's toe nails are very thin & so slow growing that they have never been trimmed in ...
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| Refuses to eat to weight loss (18mos) | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I've read your answer on this matter (Subject: my son refuses to eat- Date: 5/14/2007). My problem ...
A: but my son (18mos)lost around 300gr in 2months (now w:9.9kg, h:79cm, hc:46cm). ======= this seems to ...
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| My 5 month old refuses formula | 5/15/2007 |
Q: When my son was 15 wks old he just about stopped drinking formula. He went from 30 oz aday to 10 oz ...
A: wish you specified weight of baby at every month if available, thats the only clue waht diet he ...
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| 8 mon old Baby | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 8mon old baby girl. She has always been a big eater. She was not doing well on formula. ...
A: I have a 8mon old baby girl. She has always been a big eater. ========= thats what this age is ...
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| my son refuses to eat | 5/14/2007 |
Q: My son is almost 20 months and only weights 18 pounds and his height is only 30 inches. We try to ...
A: My son is almost 20 months and only weights 18 pounds and his height is only 30 inches. ======== as ...
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| question about my 2 year old son | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I am hoping maybe you can give me some insight into what might be going on with my son. It started ...
A: i feel they fooled you. 87% neutrophils 8% bands 7% leukocytes 5% monocytes total cannot exceed ...
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| 6 year old that drools alot. | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old boy that drools when he talks, sleeps and cries. I can understand the drooling ...
A: its unlikely to be Adenoids as they will drool from nose ! he may be harbouring a n infection of ...
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| 7 week old and fifth disease? | 5/13/2007 |
Q: When my newborn was 2 weeks old, my friend and her 22 month old dropped by to say "hi." At that ...
A: person infected with parvovirus B19 is contagious during the early part of the illness, before the ...
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| my little girl has had constant diarreah | 5/12/2007 |
Q: im hoping you can help me, my daughter is nearly 2, for the past 2 months she has had constant ...
A: the last time they told me to starve her ====== tahst wrong! diorylite,- no milk---watered down ...
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| question about my 2 year old son | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I am hoping maybe you can give me some insight into what might be going on with my son. It started ...
A: 8% neutrophils is not acceptable in the given situation. normally it is near 80%. the total opf the ...
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| Under Weight and not eating infant | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My son is aged 19 months, his weight is still around 8-8.5 kg and he eats very less and some times ...
A: your child's weight is surely a matter of concern. whay country are you in? in developing countries ...
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| daily vomiting | 5/9/2007 |
Q: My 19month-old vomits, usually forcefully, at least once a day. We take great care in his diet ...
A: as your child has proven allergies he may go through all this specitrum of allergic diseases. and ...
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| question about my 2 year old son | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am hoping maybe you can give me some insight into what might be going on with my son. It started ...
A: if the urine and ultrasound are normal, its a good thing that your baby has nothing major. but even ...
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| Spit Up in 8 Month Old | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 8 months old and has always been a "spitter upper", but I've noticed that her spit up ...
A: Should I think about switching to a soy formula? ======== no ! Could it be that her digestive ...
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| question about my 2 year old son | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am hoping maybe you can give me some insight into what might be going on with my son. It started ...
A: if possible may be can u provide me detailed CBC report? =================== from your total history ...
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| under weight baby | 5/5/2007 |
Q: Sir, I have a one year old baby boy whose birth wt was 2.7 kgs his weight gain was ok till about six ...
A: u should be worried as feeding is not eprfect. please write to me detailed feeding schedule. baby ...
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| breath holding | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I work in a daycare facility with a 16 month old that has been holding his breath quit a lot lately ...
A: Will CPR hurt the child? == yes it may. read that possible anemia can be a cause is this true? ...
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| daily vomiting | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My 19month-old vomits, usually forcefully, at least once a day. We take great care in his diet ...
A: he has multiple food allergies (incl peanut, gelatin, egg, milk, soy, lamb, and shellfish). ======== ...
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| 15 mo old GERD/Asthma and aspiration symptoms | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My 15 mo old son has been consistently sick since this past summer 2006-in and out of ER and ...
A: no allergies on test is a good sign, that he can have normal diet. breathing issues at this age ...
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| 6mth old fell | 5/1/2007 |
Q: i was rocking my baby to sleep he didnt want to sleep so i put him on the ground to crawl then he ...
A: a head injury is called significant if its from more than 2-3 feet height and has some problem with ...
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| Puberty | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Can a 6 year boy go through early puberty? My 6 year old gets odor under the arms already. My 10 ...
A: odor is not a sign of maturity or puberty. for maturity stage and steps. please visit ...
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| 6 year old sick for a week | 4/29/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter has been vomiting, had a fever of 101-103, headache, chills, and sore throat ...
A: I am very pity for the pain u r going through. Let me tell you few simple things about these very ...
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| squint | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I (am her mother) have a 2 year daughter (just completed 2 year this 23rd April). We have noticed a ...
A: 1) Frankly I am quite scared of putting the ointment in her eye, especially after knowing the ...
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| Pinworms??? | 4/23/2007 |
Q: on this website.I just learned yesterday my nephew which I took care of a month ago has pinworms.I ...
A: its a worm that gets into body through soil due to poor hygeine or contamination. it wont go off on ...
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| baby sick or teething or reflux???? | 4/21/2007 |
Q: My 7 mos old daughter, Kaelyn, has has a fever for two days ranging from 100.5 to 102.5. Her bottom ...
A: by law , no doctor is supposed to advice to not visit a doctor when ther is a problem. she sure ...
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| Questions..... | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have 7 and 1/2 months old baby boy. 1.Is it ok to breastfeed baby in lying position(mother in ...
A: 1.Is it ok to breastfeed baby in lying position(mother in lying position)========== it is ok, even ...
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| boy infant | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My little boy, now 10 months, started grabbing his penis and scrotum furiously at diaper changing ...
A: i dont feel anything is wrong, he didnt get enough time to know his body parts that were mostly ...
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| Few questions.... | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have 7 and 1/2 months old baby. I have few questions here: 1.Can I apply almond oil to my baby's ...
A: 1.Can I apply almond oil to my baby's scalp and olive oil to his body? ======== AVOIND ENTRY OF OIL ...
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| Asthma vs. Irritable Airways | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My son has been dealing with a lot of breathing issues since he was about 2 years (he's almost 4 ...
A: asthma is also called a s hyperreactive airay disease or irritable airway disease. your child need ...
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| allergies | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My 3 month old has had runny, really smelly poop since birth. She is drinking Enfamil with iron. In ...
A: 3 month old has had runny ======== most babies at this age has noisy breathing and not runny. ...
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| regarding milk aleargy | 4/9/2007 |
Q: i have 7 month old boy,i had try different kind of baby cow's milk power,but he got red spot on his ...
A: i have 7 month old boy,i had try different kind of baby cow's milk ===================== why cows ...
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| broken elbow/humerus | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I understand this is not your specialty but I am hoping you can help. My 5 year old daughter fell ...
A: I understand this is not your specialty but I am hoping you can help. ====== thanks for ur faith. ...
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| question about Lupus, behavior | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My son is 5 and has Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Severe ADHD, and PTSD. He is treated with ...
A: Can a lupus rash intensify during a significant behavioral change ==== yes How long does a lupus ...
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| Cyanosis | 4/4/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old daughter was recovering from the flu when she had 2 episodes where she woke up grey ...
A: then in all such situation your child has no major problem. just to clear ur doubts the cardio ...
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| Cyanosis | 4/4/2007 |
Q: My 9 month old daughter was recovering from the flu when she had 2 episodes where she woke up grey ...
A: she had 2 episodes grey in the face and blue/purple in the hands and feet ======= thats called ...
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| Milk Allergy?? | 4/3/2007 |
Q: This is a follow up question. The previous questions I asked are below. Went to doctor and he said ...
A: When my son was 42days old he started vomiting uncontrollably ======== if that is sure, the doc ...
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| My 5 month old is still a very difficult feeder | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My 5 month old daughter has been diagnosed with sever reflux she has been on Prevacid since she was ...
A: My 5 month old daughter has been diagnosed with sever reflux she has been on Prevacid since she was ...
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| Baby gas and colic | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I recently had a little baby girl about three weeks ago. When i started feeding her, the hospital ...
A: well, i have never seen a case of MI in a child till now, its an interesting case, did u get any ...
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| exercise | 3/29/2007 |
Q: You said previously body stops growing around 21 years ========== bones not body! I never thought ...
A: but if I'm 17 years old(5 foot 5 male), do you think I can grow more if I drink more calcium? ...
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| bad behavior trouble with my 2 & 1/2 year old | 3/28/2007 |
Q: We could really use some help. My son is 2 & 1/2, will be 3 at the end of August. Since ...
A: I am proud of you being a very sensible considerate and patient parent with lots of understanding, ...
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| persistent hi fever | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My 7 yr old daughter has been sick for the last 1 month with cold and cough and she was on ...
A: its surely a bacterial infection now. she may require a broad spectrum antibiotic for minimum 10 ...
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| table food | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My baby girl is about 4 and half months old. I started to give her rice cereal since she was 4 ...
A: baby's Dr believes it is better to stay on breastfeeding until she is 6 months ========= thats the ...
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| Ear problems of a 9 month old | 3/23/2007 |
Q: My Granddaughter is 9 months old. She is constantly pulling on her ears. She also shakes her head ...
A: I am concerned that she has sinus or ear problems because I find this behavior unusual. ========= ...
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| White worms in childs feces | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My child is 3 years old and I saw what I think was a worm in her feces because it moved. What caused ...
A: if these are smaller size of the size of thread and longer close to 1 cm or litlte more, they are ...
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| 8 week old with rash on face | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my 8 week old's rash on her face. My pedi said that it's baby acne, but I'm ...
A: I started transitioning her to the soy on a Wednesday and by Monday, her face and chin were covered ...
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| Baby feeding | 3/19/2007 |
Q: When my son was 4 months I gave him rice cereal he started vomiting. First he vomited cereal then ...
A: She is now 9 months old and her diet is now vegetables and fruits only ========== such situations ...
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| Coughing 3 year old | 3/17/2007 |
Q: My son picked a cough about 4 weeks ago. It is a dry cough and during the first week he would cough ...
A: He also has a persistant runny nose this whole 4 weeks ========= this is an important clue, and if ...
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| mucus in throat of 1 month baby | 3/17/2007 |
Q: im finding mucus in my baby's throat and stool. she cries more bcoz of this problem.some times she ...
A: read my article how to treat runny nose, at my site. ...
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| 5 month old with wind problems | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My baby girl is just over 5 months and is only 11 lb. She was born full term but only weighed 4 lb ...
A: She is not consipated as she has at least 2 dirty nappies per day and her stools are normal. ...
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| 5 month old with wind problems | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My baby girl is just over 5 months and is only 11 lb. She was born full term but only weighed 4 lb ...
A: My baby girl is just over 5 months and is only 11 lb. ======== satisfactory! She was born full ...
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| Baby feeding | 3/15/2007 |
Q: When my son was 4 months I gave him rice cereal he started vomiting. First he vomited cereal then ...
A: Pediatrician said that he probably had stomach flu. But I don't think so. ========= I agree I ...
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| alopecia areata | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who suffers from alopecia areata. is there any cure or treatment that's really ...
A: if the diagnosis is correct!, then theer are medicines that will make wonders , in 80% cases and ...
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| toddler meltdowns! please help me! | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 month old son, who has always been a very happy kid. Recently he has started to have ...
A: This is called temer tantrums! Do i put him in the playpen for the meltdown? ========= you can ! ...
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| undescended testical | 3/9/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old had surgery when he was 1 year old for an undescended testical. My husband noticed ...
A: all seems normal, but when he is off clothes, just stroke his thigh gently and see the testicles ...
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| Correct diagnosis? | 3/6/2007 |
Q: My son is 13 months old and has been sick for 3 weeks. It started out as a cold for 2 weeks. Then, ...
A: I took him to the Dr. and they said he probably had a stomach virus. ======= he should have said ...
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| growing pains | 2/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 4 yr old son who is constantly saying his legs hurt, to the point where it wakes him up. is ...
A: sure it may be growing pains. but let me know, how long in a day or how often in a day or at what ...
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| Pregnancy | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I have a question and im hoping you can help me with it. I am pregnant at the moment im not exactly ...
A: i would like to know dates of last few periods. If there are no periods from X months, it may be ...
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| fingertips peeling after strep throat | 2/22/2007 |
Q: My ten year old son has just gotten over strep throat about 10 days ago. Now his fingertips are ...
A: did you complete a 10 day course with penicillin or a like drug? then it has tos ettle in a week. ...
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| Infant won't drink | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I am writing to you about a problem with a 9 month old adopted almost 4 months ago from Guatemala. ...
A: I am writing to you about a problem with a 9 month old adopted almost 4 months ago from Guatemala. ...
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| migraines | 2/21/2007 |
Q: but he doesnt complain of a sore head at all just goes really white and pale and has a very sore ...
A: i have a little 2 year old son he will be 3 in may and he has had tummy aches on and off since ...
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| urinary problems | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old girl who has been potty trained since she was two. She currently is having ...
A: i feel this is closer to amonical dermatitis or a candida fungal infection. i may be able to throw ...
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| constipation in child | 2/18/2007 |
Q: She has taken the dulcolax now 5 times so by alternating for 14 more days like you said will this ...
A: I just wanted to ask one more thing. She has taken the dulcolax now 5 times so by alternating for 14 ...
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| small head | 2/17/2007 |
Q: i am 14 yrs old and going on 15 this year. their seems to be something wrong with me. i am 5ft 4in ...
A: well! such kind of queries are very common at this age and almost always there is nothing worng! and ...
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| constipation in child | 2/16/2007 |
Q: We did the dulcolax suppositories and on sun got one result. Mon morning she was able to go on her ...
A: you are right! she had the stock ther and thats reason for most her symptoms. if you watch her for ...
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| Bump on forehead | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old was fell out of the car when her and her sister was getting out. She has obtained a ...
A: watch her for 2 days if she can get vomitting or drowsy or altered sensorium! all is less likely but ...
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| SEVERE constipation in 4 yr. old | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of a healthy, fantastic, little 4 yr. old. I also run a home daycare program. I ...
A: easiest for you is increase water content and ripe fruits! you will see response in one week! in ...
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| Pale stools & CMV infection. | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Tonight i just noticed that my 4 yr old daughter is having some pale stools,it's not all pale ...
A: Tonight i just noticed that my 4 yr old daughter is having some pale stools, -------- that can be a ...
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| Lengthy case of rotavirus | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Our 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with rotavirus on 1/19/07 and is still suffering from vomiting ...
A: unlikely to be a rotavirus diarhea for sure. tell me more about quality quantity colour and ...
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| Head Circumference: No Change | 2/13/2007 |
Q: My baby girl (4 month old) was born in October 23 with Head Circumference 29.5cm (with body weight: ...
A: Head Circumference 29.5cm (with body weight: 2Kgs, and 46cm Length ========= these finding at ...
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| sinus problems | 2/10/2007 |
Q: My son is 10. He had sinus surgery at age 5, we just recently had another one due to a large polyp ...
A: My son is 10. He had sinus surgery at age 5, ========== very unusual! we just recently had another ...
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| Formula Change | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I have baby that is almost 4 months old. She is very fussy and we have changed her formula several ...
A: have baby that is almost 4 months old. ========== very sweet !@ She is very fussy and we have ...
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| constipation in child | 2/9/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... I have something I ...
A: enema is always safe and in begining you may need to gice daily for a week or so! but what i ...
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| constipation in child | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter has always had a problem with constipation since being a baby. She was on ...
A: she needs some laxatives like bisacodyl to be given per rectum and her bowel needs to be cleared ...
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| Laughing | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of a 4 month old baby girl. She is babbling and smiling at me and sometimes lets out ...
A: well! thats so nice to hear that your baby has been starting laughing! its an emotional social ...
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| week of fevers | 2/5/2007 |
Q: my 1 year old daughter has been having fevers and throwing up for a week. she is still having wet ...
A: i feel she is getting clsoer to tonsilloadenoiditis. i hope fever is settled, if not hse may require ...
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| My son not talking hardly | 2/3/2007 |
Q: He has had ear infections since 11 months ever month, and we just got tubes put in on the 12 og Jan. ...
A: ======== common reason why kids dont talk much is that they dont hear much from parents or from ...
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| Baby sleeping problems | 2/1/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me if I should use the popular "cry it out" method to get my baby to sleep for longer ...
A: Could you tell me if I should use the popular "cry it out" method to get my baby to sleep for longer ...
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| Baby sleeping problems | 1/31/2007 |
Q: My baby is now four and a half months old. Since 1 month of age, he only slept for around 9 hours ...
A: really need to know if he is getting up for feeding because he is really hungry or if he is getting ...
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| sleep apnea | 1/30/2007 |
Q: my son stops breathing at night (his chest will go up and down and then it will not,at this time it ...
A: my son stops breathing at night ======== cessation of breath upto 15 seconds can be normal in ...
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| Child Fever related questions | 1/25/2007 |
Q: In one of the reply, you had asked if the suppository given contains paracitamol. I checked with the ...
A: So far in the last year we gave four times and starting this January we gave once.Pls. advise if ...
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| Thumb sucking | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have a healthy little girl who is 9 months old. Since she was about 1 month she started sucking ...
A: have a healthy little girl who is 9 months old. ======she may be close to her vaccinaion MMR Since ...
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| Eating Habits | 1/19/2007 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old daughter is taking up to two hours to eat her dinner. I wanted to set a timeframe ...
A: believe me thats normal in kids, you may change it in some way, replace part of diet by fruitd and ...
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| I would like to ask you some questions... | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Here are the questions: Why are there so many computer addicts today? Why isn't this taken ...
A: Why are there so many computer addicts today? ========== stress buster technology advances, people ...
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| Swollen Gland Question??? | 1/14/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 16. For the past year, about every couple of months,she'll get a swollen gland on the ...
A: Your dot surely suffers from chronic tonsillitis, for which THE treatment would have been removal ...
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| Bowel Pain | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am having awful pain right before and during a bowel movement, I am talking kneeling over pain. ...
A: bladder pain may be some infection like cystitis. U still can have dysentery along with. are u ...
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| leg pains 6 yr old son | 1/13/2007 |
Q: My 6 yr old son has been complaining regularly of upper thigh leg pain. The pain he describes as ...
A: is it on both sides? if he can play intermittently, dont wory of the pain. it can if at all be some ...
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| recurrent sinus infections and congestions | 1/12/2007 |
Q: my 16 month old has been seen every month since july for green drainage from the nose and wheezing. ...
A: every month since july for green drainage from the nose and wheezing. ========= adenoiditis can be ...
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| 3year old son | 1/11/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old son is having nose blockage while sleeping.he doesn't have cold also.it's like some ...
A: son is having nose blockage ============ nose block if its repeatitive , i would like to know its ...
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| about my son's low appetite | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Wish u a very happy new year. Looking forward for ur suggestions and answers for my questions here. ...
A: and at his 15 months checkup recently he was 21 lbs. ======== it appears that weight gain is ...
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| Eating | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My four month has stopped eating as much as he used to. He was on a set schedule every four hours ...
A: My four month has stopped eating as much as he used to. =========== well, this is the age many ...
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| Hematocrit | 1/5/2007 |
Q: It's really helpful. Last time, I mentioned that my baby's Hgb is a little low. Actually, it is not ...
A: at 2 months of age even 27 may be normal. there is no harm in giving iron supplements, except soem ...
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| Formula related Diarrhea/ Constipation | 1/4/2007 |
Q: "Hi! I hope you can help me. My son is 4.5 months old and weighs 18 lbs! The day he was born, he ...
A: I hope you can help me. ======== surely i do My son is 4.5 months old and weighs 18 lbs! ======== ...
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| My 6month old refuses to eat enough | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Please help, I don't know what to do. I have had problems with my baby eating enough since she was ...
A: I have had problems with my baby eating enough since she was a newborn. ======== why do u feel so? ...
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| bacteria | 1/3/2007 |
Q: does bacteria from common colds/flu live in the bath tub and clothes.
A: no ! common cold is not caused bay bacteria, nor teh flue. but teh viruses that cause it, can be ...
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| baby insomnia? | 1/2/2007 |
Q: My baby was about 2 months old. She sleeps only 6-8 hours every 24hours. She is like that since she ...
A: My baby was about 2 months old. She sleeps only 6-8 hours every 24hours. ========= normal. She is ...
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| sick 3 month old | 1/2/2007 |
Q: my 3 month old baby boy has had diarrhea the last 4 diapers. he always has soft stool, but now it is ...
A: my 3 month old baby boy has had diarrhea the last 4 diapers. he always has soft stool, but now it is ...
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| need help | 1/1/2007 |
Q: 14mo full term, normal, healthy baby girl. At 9mo wt17.6lbs ht27in and now still the same. No growth ...
A: At 9mo wt17.6lbs ht27in and now still the same ==== well expect at 14 mo should be around 11 kg ...
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| 9 yr old son with ongoing illness | 1/1/2007 |
Q: My 9 yr old son was diagnosed with ADD and began taking Metadate CD in October'06. At 10 mg. 1 x per ...
A: I am sorry, ADHD is beyond my expertise. This can at time sbe side effects of the drug, but i do ...
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| Foot growth | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I'm 13 and 5' 4" and my shoe size is 10. I've been going up about a shoe size on and off for the ...
A: are u tall too? this need not be normal, you may consult and endocrinologist to rule out ...
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| Blinking | 12/30/2006 |
Q: My 6 month old baby rarely blinks. What might cause this and should I be concerned?
A: if he can sleep with his eyes closed, all u say is normal. http://drpeds.blogspot.com Dr kondekar ...
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| Persistant cough | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I have a three-year-old daughter who has always had a hard time with colds; she seems to get a ...
A: have a three-year-old daughter who has always had a hard time with colds; ===========this age is ...
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| 7 days fever | 12/29/2006 |
Q: My son is 3 years and 4 month old. He has a fever for 7 days now. He was diagnosed with viral ...
A: He has a fever for 7 days now. =========== seven days fever usually is not a viral infection alone ...
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| sleeping | 12/27/2006 |
Q: my tenth month old daughter has recently started rolling over and crawling in her sleep. Needless ...
A: no. this is normal. just pat on her back and turn her ehad to oither side. just take care hands are ...
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| fussy when feeding | 12/26/2006 |
Q: my daughter is 6 weeks old. She was born 4 weeks early. She did not nurse well so I pumped for 2 ...
A: All this is normal and happens with every baby , nothing to worry, your patience will pay up. Does ...
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| sick child | 12/24/2006 |
Q: My son is 3 years old and all of a sudden he developed a cough. It sounds tight in the chest. I ...
A: My son is 3 years old and all of a sudden he developed a cough. ========== sounds like allergic ...
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| swollen testicles | 12/24/2006 |
Q: my 6 year old grandson has one swollen testicle what could it be
A: morelikely that it wont be swollen. left testes is litle larger and may appear as falsely swollen. ...
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| hand,foot and mouth disease/15-month old child | 12/23/2006 |
Q: how do you acquire hand,foot and mouth disease
A: What is hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness of ...
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| My four year old's belly ache | 12/22/2006 |
Q: My four year old boy woke up with a belly ache and slight fever this morning. His left side by the ...
A: My four year old boy woke up with a belly ache and slight fever this morning. ---------- commonly it ...
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| chronic cough | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a 7 mont |
