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My 3-year-old child has low iron level since 5 months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,Child aged 3 years. Iron level is 26 mcg/dL continuously since when he was 5 months old. Even though taking various iron supplements since first diagnosed at 5 months. Huge problems are sleeping, itchy skin, and mood swings. Nobody can tell me what is wrong? Is this all related? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would be very dishonest to give you a miraculous answer after a two sentences question about something that seems going on for more than two years. Full clinical examination, growth monitoring, blood test (is iron? or ferritin?) vitamin B, immune system, need to h... Read Full »
I feel that my baby is underweight. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a girl baby. She has completed seven months. Actually, my baby problem is weight. She has 15.43 lbs now but she looks like five months baby structure like weightless. If anyone of them take my baby they ask (why baby like weightless and look like five months) but she eats well and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A baby gains to be double the birth weight by six months of age and triple the birth weight by one year of age. The weight of your baby seems to be fine to me. Continue to breastfeed, give adequate complementary feed in the form of cereals, pulses, fruits, other prot... Read Full »
Will frequent falling cause problems in a 1-year-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 1-year-old. He fell down from the bed and got hurt at the backside of the head. He got hurt many times the same way. He is not sleeping properly at night and wakes up frequently. I would like to know whether it will cause any complications in the brain or some other problems... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent falls, if associated with any symptoms after the fall, will usually effect the brain. Symptoms like loss of consciousness, vomiting, fits are dangerous. You need to be more careful about falls and prevent them. Crying at night is a common symptom. Normally bab... Read Full »
My daughter has very slow weight gain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter was born six months ago. Her weight was 6.39341 pounds at birth. She is now in her sixth month. Her weight was 14.33005 pounds when I checked some days ago, and today it is 14.5505 pounds. She gained only one gram of weight in 22 days! Is she underweight? What could be the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. Please note that the weight gain of your child is absolutely normal. Do not be frightened. Birth weight doubles by the age of six months, triples at one year, and becomes four times at the age of two yea... Read Full »
My 18-weeks-old baby remains irritated with crying. Can this occur due to teething?
Query: Hello doctor, My 18 weeks old baby appears to have less interest in her bottles. She is only drinking approximately 20 to 24 ounces of milk instead of the recommended 30 to 35. She has become more irritable, crying, biting her hands and tethers. When I give her a bottle, she drinks a few ounces then... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your feelings and preoccupations. I might have to ask you a few more questions but here are some attempts to give you a beginning of an answer. Well, I would be dishonest if I would send you the miracle answer. But let us try together. What was your li... Read Full »
My son has rashes on his genitals. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 months and 15 days old. He has a rash on his genitals and his pubic area that looks like scabies or a fungal infection. Please advice for quick recovery. We are using EziNapi cream for diaper rash. But it is not looking like a diaper rash. It may be some infection. Please h... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, looking at the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is less likely a diaper rash. Usually, a diaper rash involves more of perianal region. It is less likely scabies if other parts of the body are not involved or no family history of scabies... Read Full »
My newborn is sleeping for more than 18 hours a day. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby is sleeping the whole day. He sleeps more than 18 hours. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry. As the baby grows, the duration of sleep decreases accordingly. So, keep your baby warm and feed every second hourly. Thank you and have a nice d... Read Full »
What is the reason for constant crying and improper sleep in a newborn baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a 1-month-old baby and been facing several issues. He is crying a lot even after feeding him properly, burping him, checking his diaper, making him comfortable and ruling out other health issues and having a hard time in consoling him. We have tried pacifiers for him but avoi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it seems you are taking excellent care of the child. Good. Now for your queries. Children below the age of 6 months sleep in the day and stay awake at night. It is normal. There is no medicine for the same. As regards to consoling a baby, you can use wh... Read Full »
Can I take my premature baby to a wintry place?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a premature baby girl who was born at 800 g. She is now 6 months old by actual age and 4 months by adjusted. We have to attend a very close family wedding at a nearby hill station which is very cold at this time of the year. She weighs 4.82 kg now. Being born premature and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no absolute contraindication to attend the wedding. A premature baby is more susceptible to infections (common cough and cold) as the immunity is low. At present, her weight is within the normal range considering premature nature of birth. Take ... Read Full »
I want to know if kangaroo care helps in developing social skills in babies?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother of a newborn child. He was a preterm baby and weighed four pounds at birth. He is otherwise healthy. He is breastfed and is gaining weight. Nurses were told to give kangaroo care. Do you think it can help and how does it help with the baby's social skills? Kindly suggest... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Kangaroo care or skin-to-skin contact, has numerous benefits for preterm babies. It involves placing the baby on the mother's or father's bare chest, providing warmth, and comfort, and promoting bonding. Kangaroo ca... Read Full »