Q&A

How can my 3.3 year old son manage swelling post colostomy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), suture site looks fine. Is the child passing gas? Is there any tenderness while you touch the abdomen? Is there any distension? Is he vomiting? Why was colostomy done? Please answer the questions so that I can guide you accordingly. I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach out to me again for further queries.

My 19-month-old son grinds his teeth and does not eat properly. Should I give him Albendazole?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding your child. Grinding is a common phenomenon occuring in children till six years. Most of the children stop doing it by six years. If he has grinding after this age, you can give him plenty of water.

Why does my daughter pass stools once in 3 to 4 days only?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the concern of your child regarding constipation. Try to include high fiber in her diet. Avoid giving milk at night. You can start giving Lactulose syrup 5 ml 12 hourly.

My 25 months old daughter has disturbed sleep and loss of appetite. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding your child. 1. This behavior is normal. 2.

Is it rational to give syrup Lactulose to infants for treating constipation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are safe. Thank you for the detailed history. Kindly tell me if there is any associated complaint of abdominal distention? Is the child passing normal urine? Is there any fever? Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. Dietary changes like avoiding milk products should be started when no other cause is found.

My 3.5-year-old daughter is constipated for the last 20 days. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. We should try dietary changes like avoiding milk products. Should give a fiber-rich diet, fresh fruits, and plenty of liquids. You can try apple or pear juices as they are beneficial.

My 6-month-old baby gets diarrhea on taking new formula milk. Why does it happen?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your concern regarding your child. I would like to advise that transition can cause diarrhea but it should settle within four to five days. If it does not then we should change the feed. Ensure hydration, give him ORS (oral rehydration solution) solution (dissolved one packet in 0.

My 2-month-old daughter passed green stools about 15 times since morning. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Children have gastrocolic reflex, wherein they pass stool moment they feed. So it can be 20 times also. But I would like to know what feed are you giving to the child. Is she on exclusive breastfeeding? Is she passing urine atleast five times? Is she active and feeding well? Does her skin touch feel dry? Suppose everything is normal, then nothing to do.

My 10-month-old baby is having irritation in her ears with persistent itching. Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I would like to know is there fever or any other complaints?