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Answered by Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar

Why does my child have a visible vein on his right foot?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. First, my apologies for the delayed reply; I just came back and saw your query. I can imagine your worry and concern for your son. A photograph of the foot definitely gives more insight into the problem, and if you can share one, it will be of great help.

July 6, 2026

What causes excessive crying in newborns?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I can imagine the anxiety and the concern of a mother whose baby is crying and not taking the feed properly. We can definitely figure out the issue, and everything will be alright. Hiccup drops usually contain an antihistamine drug, which can lead to a bit of sleepiness and a tired feeling in the baby.

July 3, 2026

Why does a baby cry during breastfeeding sessions?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. According to the details provided, your one-month-old baby has problems with feeding. The child cries while feeding, attaches himself and detaches from the breast, sleeps for 15-20 minutes, and wakes up after that. I completely understand your worries.

June 29, 2026

Why is there blood and mucus in my newborn's stool?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your history and can understand your concern.I can understand your concern.Looking at the picture (attachment removed to preserve patients' identity), it looks like some red tinge, which definitely requires confirmation. If he is otherwise normal, feeding well, active, and passing urine well, then wait for the next bowel movement.

June 23, 2026

How is anorectal malformation managed after a colostomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Usually, a second surgery for a high anorectal malformation is performed once the baby is well stabilized and growing well, approximately three to four months after the first surgery. It also depends on the site of the problem, as well as on the treating surgeon. Some surgeons do it once the baby attains approximately 22.

June 23, 2026

How is chronic constipation in a one-year-old child treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per the information provided, your son has been experiencing constipation since birth and is only able to pass hard stools with the help of a micro enema. He is now one year old, which means this issue has been persistent for quite a long time without any noticeable improvement. This could be due to an underlying problem in the intestine, such as a narrowed segment or a local issue around the anus.

June 21, 2026

Why is my 3-year-old refusing food and depending only on milk?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Everyone has their own liking and taste, so do not force on any specific food. Also, at this age, children may like one type of food and may start disliking it after some time and start liking other food they refuse. All these are normal child behavior. If you force anything, things will go on the opposing side.

June 8, 2026

How does anesthesia affect kids with behavior issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Whether anesthesia will affect a child with a behavior disorder. The term child behavior disorder is a very vague term that includes a large spectrum of disorders. In general, there is so much literature confirming that anesthesia will increase or decrease the disorder.

June 8, 2026

How to relieve nasal congestion and cold in a 2-month-old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. As per the limited information provided, your baby is in contact with other family members having a viral illness, and probably he also got it. If he is active, feeding well, has no difficulty breathing, and sleeps well, then simply, use normal saline nasal drops. Use two drops in each nostril every four hours for three days (keep the head end of the baby slightly low down while instilling the drops).

May 29, 2026

What causes a high fever in children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For fever, I would suggest syrup Tylenol (Acetaminophen 500 mg). I cannot suggest a specific dose as there is no age or weight mentioned. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medicines with their consent. Also, if you can share the problem in detail, I can advise you on complete management.

May 15, 2026

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