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Answered by Dr. Payas Joshi

My 18-month-old's stool has blood often. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like dysentery. He needs to take a course of antibiotics for seven to ten days. Please mention whether he has a previous history of constipation. Please mention whether he has any perianal rash or any trauma in the anal region.

April 24, 2026

How can I get teething gum pain relief for my toddler?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly answer the following questions for a better understanding. Is she having a fever as well, how severe because she may be infected and may need an antibiotic course. This usually happens in children during tooth eruption. You can continue with PCM drops every 6 hours for pain and swelling.

February 18, 2026

Is giving a flu shot to a 3-year-old safe and recommended?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, definitely you should give a shot of flu vaccine, which will protect you from getting infected. It gives protection for a year. Regarding meeting someone having a fever with international travel history, my opinion is you should avoid the meeting and wait at least two weeks till no fever and other symptoms.

January 12, 2026

Does dengue cause body pain, headache, and skin rashes?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. To understand the condition better, I need to know the following things. 1. Where is the pain? Does she have generalized body pain or any joint pain? Please specify.

January 12, 2026

Can protein powder help increase a child’s height?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you told me, the father's height is 5 feet 7 inches, which is 170 cm, and the mother's height is 5 feet 1 inch, which is 155 cm. According to both of your heights, which is an average height for most people, the target range for your kids' height would be: Son - 5.3 to 5.

January 6, 2026

How to reduce fever in a 1.4-year-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For fever, you can give Paracetamol syrup every six hours (1.5 teaspoons of 120 mg per 0.17 fluid ounce solution). If the temperature is more than 100, then you can also sponge the baby with normal water in between.

January 6, 2026

Will delayed vaccinations in infants harm them?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. I would say you can wait for some more time till the end of this month as probably after this month lockdown restrictions will be over. I believe you should go according to your pediatrician as he would understand the situation best at your place. Till then, the best hygiene measures should be taken for your child.

December 31, 2025

How to manage childhood obesity and early puberty?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypothyroidism itself can be one of the causes of this prematurity. When have you got your thyroid levels done? I suggest you repeat it if not been done recently. What is the height of the child and her current weight? How many doses of thyroid hormone you are giving? Please let me know if you need any help. Thank you.

December 31, 2025

What could cause gas problems in a 6-week-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, at this age, babies have gas or colic problems. It seems like that only. I need a few more questions to be answered.

December 20, 2025

My 3-year-old kid is looking at the corner of eyes and flapping. Is this a concerning act?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For looking at the corner of eyes, kindly let me know for how much time in a day is this happening, and what is the frequency in a day and since when is this happening? For playing with fingers and flapping, it seems more of a developmental issue. These are temper tantrums, very common at this age. You need to ignore what he does in these times or better is try to distract him. Fear of taking a bath may also be normal.

December 15, 2025

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