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Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

What do the findings in newborn's stem cell report indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on this report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the current findings appear normal for the child's age. However, the lab is uncertain about the presence of HbS (hemoglobin S, sickle hemoglobin).

June 26, 2026

What causes vomiting on the first dose of malaria medicine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Children vomit after giving malaria medication (Chloroquine). If the child has vomited the medicine immediately after consumption that dose is missed. Hence, it should be repeated.

June 22, 2026

How to come out safely from fits and brain damage?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your child. There are a few points here I would like to mention. 1. There is a history of fits before five months, which was suggesting that there may be some abnormalities in the brain.

June 15, 2026

Is persistent papular urticaria after insect bite manageable?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and pictures shown (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I would recommend getting the child evaluated for scabies if the above treatment does not work. Until then, continue the treatment as going on. It appears to be fine as per my knowledge, as I have not evaluated the child physically. If the treating doctor feels that it is scabies after examination, it would be advisable to use one dose only of Permethrin 5% on the body and 1% on the scalp.

June 15, 2026

What should be done if there is mucus in my baby's poop?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is no need to give a tablet of Paracetamol or antibiotics if the temperature is below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, I suggest you provide drops of Crocin 0.6 ml (100 mg/ml) four to six hourly.

June 10, 2026

Is watery stools in my baby normal while breastfeeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the symptoms described by you are absolutely normal and the very fact that it is normal is the weight gain. If at all these were loose motions, such good weight gain would not be possible. Ignore the color and consistency of the stools they keep changing until six months to one year. As regards to the diaper rash, the most common cause of such a rash is the continued use of wet wipes and lesser frequency of nappy change.

June 5, 2026

What could be the reason for the low weight of the baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please note that a weight of 11.02 pounds is slightly on the lower end for a 5-month-old child. Common causes are: If your baby was born prematurely or with a low birth weight, growth and energy levels might still be catching up.

June 5, 2026

What can be done for a rash post-vaccination in a 7-month-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The rash appears to be an allergic reaction, which can occur with any vaccine due to certain ingredients like egg protein. Given your child's history and the photo provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), this seems likely. If the rash is spreading rapidly, I suggest administering an antihistamine such as Cetzine drops (Cetirizine hydrochloride), adjusting the dosage according to the child's weight, or providing an oral or intravenous steroid as soon as possible.

June 4, 2026

Is it safe to add sugar in formula milk for 3.5 month old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You can keep reducing the sugar content of the milk slowly slowly until you reach a stage where there is no sugar in the milk. Also, you can check for your current milk output to see if even little is there. If even a little is there, please give the child breast for sometime and if the child suckles, let him suckle.

June 4, 2026

How to cure a swelling inside the inner portion of the eyelid in a 7-week-old child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the photograph (the attachment has been removed to protect the patient's privacy) and your description, it is more likely that the child seems to be having something called a hemangioma. It is a small bulge in the wall of a blood vessel that becomes more prominent when more blood flows through it. That is when the child is crying or straining, etc. These anatomical defects usually get repaired on their own by the age of 8 to 10 years in about 90 to 95 percent of cases.

June 1, 2026

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