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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

How to follow a dairy-free diet for cow’s milk allergy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I hope the baby is active and playful. As you have said, this could be cow's milk protein intolerance (CMPI). I suggest you exclude cow milk and other milk products from your diet.

May 8, 2026

My 4-month-old baby starts crying when I take him near breast for feeding. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you latching your baby properly? Also, look for oral thrush, etc., which causes pain while feeding. If you are using a bottle to feed your baby, this can also cause nipple confusion, and the baby would not take direct feeding. Please answer the questions so that I can guide you accordingly.

May 7, 2026

What essential nutrients are found in breast milk?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Breast milk is full of important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help children grow and develop healthily. Colostrum, the thick, yellowish milk made right after birth, gives newborns the best nourishment. It is packed with nutrients and antibodies, so people often call it the baby’s first vaccine because it helps protect against illness.

April 21, 2026

How to help my 5-year-old niece gain weight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We need to know the birth weight of the child. Also, the activities she performs. Sometimes children are lean but very active. The blood report shows some infection (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

March 5, 2026

Is Momeflo spray effective for a runny nose in children?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. A proper assessment can be done if you share the following information: Does he have a fever? What medicines are you giving now? Is he active? Is he having a dry cough or a wet cough? Kindly reply. Thank you..

January 11, 2026

What are the safer non-drowsy options for motion sickness?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your daughter has motion sickness. It usually occurs in a bus or a car. You can give tablet Avomine (Promethazine) half a tablet 30 minutes before the start of the journey. Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.

January 8, 2026

Can vomiting in a 2-year-old signal a brain tumor?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you force-feed her? Force-feeding is one of the common causes of vomiting. Also, how is her weight gain? Is she good at all other activities? Is there any history of diarrhea? If she has this pathology, she should vomit daily and not weekly. Also, is she on bottle feeding? I hope that you get your answer. Please let me know if you need any help.

December 30, 2025

What could cause stomach pain in a 3-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we need to find the cause of pain. This could be functional or secondary to some illnesses. Did you look for constipation, vomiting, or urine complaints? How are her activities? Is there any problem during sleep? Please revert with answers. Thank you.

December 20, 2025

My baby is failing to gain weight. Is it due to worms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Worms are very rare in babies 7 months of age. There is no need to give Albendazole. His weight of 7.3 kg is normal.

April 25, 2025

How to manage a 7-year-old having blood in stools?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to treat the root cause of this condition. Check the thyroid status, as it can cause constipation. You can give Muout powder (Polyethylene glycol) two scoops daily at night with a glass of water for a month. Continue to have sitz bath.

October 15, 2024

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