Hi, Thank you for your query. For cough in a one year old child, the given medications by his paediatrician are sufficient. But before giving cough medication, I suggest you to take him for an examination by the doctor to look for any signs of throat infection and to examine his lungs to look for any abnormal sounds like wheezing. If the child is having any abnormal signs, he needs a cough syrup with bronchodilator such as salbutamol or terbutaline. Bronchodilators are given for bronchial muscles to relax. This helps in more air to reach the lungs easily which means better breathing.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. Kindly tell me, is your kid on exclusive breastfeeding? If she takes exclusive breast feeds, there is nothing to worry about, and you can continue to give breast feeds frequently. If the stool frequency continues or is loose, you can give an oral probiotic after mixing in expressed milk for three to five days as prescribed by your paediatrician. If you are giving artificial feeds, be careful with sterilization, handling, and preparation of formula.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The aspiration of feeds is due to the presence of bulbar palsy and palate pharyngeal muscle incoordination. As per the doctor's advise, try to improve the nutrition of the child and weight. Once the child gains a proper weight, then decannulation (removing tracheostomy tube) can be planned depending on the child's fitness. Be in follow-up with the doctor.
Hi, Thank you for your query on icliniq.com. Let me explain the seriousness of the deep red marks simply : Visible deep red marks could mean a very small wound but it is still a large door for rabies virus to enter. If rabies has once developed, then it has no treatment. Prevention by anti-rabies vaccination is the only available treatment in a case of dog bite. Anti-rabies vaccine, available now are very safe.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be treated effectively with medications like omeprazole, pantoprazole, and with combination of prokinetic drugs like domperidone. In addition to drugs, the modification of life style is important such as: Eating small quantity of food at frequent intervals. Sitting upright after eating. Avoiding spicy, fried and sour foods.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lump in the neck is due to an enlarged lymph node caused by an infection. If the node is enlarged, then a course of antibiotic has to be given after consulting a pediatrician. If it responds to the antibiotics, then nothing more is required. But if the lump is increasing in spite of antibiotics, then the following tests need to be done to know the type of pathology: CBC (complete blood count).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before advising you about the child, I need some information: What are the blood groups of baby and mother? What was the birth weight of the baby? Was the baby born at term or preterm? Bilirubin may fluctuate during the treatment with phototherapy and the level of bilirubin depends on the maturation of the liver. And the rate of production of bilirubin in the child depends on the cause of raised bilirubin. If there is any incompatibility of blood groups between the baby and the mother, the bilirubin may rise in spite of phototherapy. But nothing to worry as the level of bilirubin of 14 is not dangerous around this day of life in case of babies with normal birth weight.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Follow the pediatrician's advice in the treatment of pneumonia. Take hygienic precautions to prevent the spread of infection to others by maintaining aseptic precautions and strict hand hygiene. Once the child recovers completely from pneumonia, give him an extra meal to recover and regain the lost weight.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ketoconazole is an anti fungal drug. It is used to treat various fungal infections. Your doctor might have prescribed this drug because it causes less interest in sex and so that the erection can be prevented because of the action of the drug. And yes, depression is one of the side effects of ketoconazole but it is very difficult to point out who will get a side effect and who will not.
Hi, Thank you for your query on icliniq. The treatment of diarrhea comprises of: Oral probiotic. Oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration. Oral zinc supplementation for 2 weeks. You can give drops or syrup containing Zinc acetate in prescribed dose. If the problem persists, consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.
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