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Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

When can birth vaccine be delayed in a newborn?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Vaccines are given at birth for a full-term, normal-weight baby. If the baby were premature and hospitalized, then it could be delayed. If it is delayed, then a one-month gap is usually kept between two vaccines for better vaccine uptake.

June 3, 2026

Is green poop in formula-fed newborn normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Can you specify a problem with more details like, a. Are you saying she is not tolerating feed? b.

June 2, 2026

Does high fever, rashes, and skin peeling indicate dengue?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. High-grade fever with rashes can occur due to multiple causes. But the more common condition that causes such symptoms is dengue fever. Therefore, I suggest you get her a blood test to check her platelet count.

May 27, 2026

My baby has head-banging behavior. Should I be concerned?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is one of the most common behavior problem seen in children. Kids do it when they are frustrated, when they are attention seeking, and when they have a stubborn behavior. Rarely, it can be a part of a hyperactivity complex.

May 22, 2026

My newborn baby's lips are dark. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Dark lips can be because of multiple factors. Commonest being cyanosis. Cyanosis usually occurs in heart disease.

May 15, 2026

Please suggest ways to wean child from breastfeeding to bottle feeding.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bottle feeding is not recommended for any child for the long term. You can try spoon feeding. Yes, it will not be easy to shift from breastfeeding to top feeding.

May 15, 2026

What complications can occur in a baby diagnosed with HIE-2, PPHN, left ventricular failure, and neonatal sepsis at delivery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history and understood your concern. But unfortunately, it looks like the baby had a stormy course during the perinatal period, as the baby was diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy-2 (HIE-2). So, knowing how it is associated with convulsions (fits) is important. Stiffness while crying is not normal.

May 8, 2026

What foods help with constipation in toddlers?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I want to assure you that you are not alone in facing this challenge. Many parents go through similar experiences with young children, so please do not worry too much. Constipation is a growing concern in growing children, and it is something that can be addressed effectively with the right approach. It predominantly occurs because of changes in eating patterns over a period of time.

May 7, 2026

What causes high fever with cough and runny nose in a kid?

Hi, Welcome to our portal.. I understand your concern. I have gone through the blood investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which is suggestive of viral fever with low thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). 1. From the history and investigation, it looks like a viral fever, which usually requires symptomatic treatment and will subside over a period of five to seven days.

April 24, 2026

How to maintain a healthy weight in kids?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I recommend following the WHO (World Health Organisation) growth chart and marking the reading. This will help us to track the growth and will also alert us to abnormal findings. I am happy that he is not having biscuit.

March 31, 2026

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