Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Your description gives me two possibilities: one is a skin infection, which we term pyoderma, with a severity range from mild to very severe. An antibiotic like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) or Mupirocin would definitely help. She also has an itch for which Benadryl is given. Did she have a fever at any time?Second is an allergic rash, which might have gotten infected.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). By what you are telling it is looking like allergic skin disorder. This can be due to anything being applied on her skin, sometimes due to cow's milk allergy, etc. Does your child have fever or any other symptoms along with this? From your answer we might think of alternate diagnosis.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Worms in the tummy are quite common in children. Please give the medication as directed by your doctor. Most of the time it gets resolved. But, if it persists, then we may have to repeat the course or give alternate medicine.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem in children. It is usually temporary and is relieved by medications given through the anus. It might persist for a few days, and a suppository can be used to pass stools, instead of enema. Please take care of dietary habits, which can trigger constipation.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydrocephalusmeans an increase in fluid content in the fluid spaces of the brain. This can keep increasing in size or remain the same. Hydrocephalus was detected in the last trimester. As it is now 36 weeks wait for the baby to get delivered.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. PNP deficiency is a very rare condition in which the body is unable to produce certain immunity-related cells called T cells. This happens due to some gene defects and is usually inherited. (But parents might not be affected). This causes the child to get frequent infections involving different body organs, especially the brain, lungs, etc.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing. The extensive injuries sustained could lead to death through several potential mechanisms: An infection in the wounds may develop rapidly, spreading throughout the body and resulting in fatality. There could be undetected slow bleeding that worsens over time, potentially affecting vital organs such as the brain, lungs, and abdominal organs, leading to the symptoms you described.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To begin with, 3.2 kg at birth is good weight for your baby. Being exclusively breastfed is beneficial for the baby in many ways, nutritionally better and immunity boosting when compared with formula milk. Usually babies lose 10% of their birth weight in the first week of life and we expect them to regain birth weight by 10 to 14 days.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the details you have provided, your kid seems to be a fussy eater. This is a common problem with kids of this age. Reasons for this problem are: Kids of this age are more interested in play rather than food. They are interested in junk food and hence dislike healthy and nutritious food.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constipation is a common problem for children of this age. We should try to rule out any significant medical causes like anal stenosis and for this, you have to visit a pediatric surgeon. Dietary changes like avoiding milk products should be started as suggested by your doctor when no other cause is found. Give a fiber-rich diet, fresh fruits and plenty of liquids.
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