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What causes recurrent fever with raised ESR in a 10-month-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby boy is 10 months old. He weighs about 22.05 lbs and his height is 2.53 feet. His blood test shows: WBC 11.28. RBC 7.70. HGB 9.9. HCT 31,5 %. MCV 67 FL. MCH 21.1. MCHC 31.4. Platelets 402. Lymphocytes 68.2 %. Monocytes 4.1 %. Eosinophils % 2.9. Basophils% 0.4. Neutrophils%... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned any symptoms. Please send details. Your CBC (complete blood count) report is showing some infection. It could be mostly viral. Read Full »
My baby is suffering from fever, runny nose, and ear infection. Does my baby need antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, The baby had a blocked and runny nose, developed a fever that went away after one to two days, and now has slight pus in one ear. The doctor confirmed it was an ear infection. I wanted to know if antibiotics are necessary. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Usually, antibiotics are given depending on the weight of the baby. In your case, the nasal problem has spread to the ear and caused an infection in the ear. If the child's immunity was good, it should have restric... Read Full »
Can antibiotics be given to a 3.5 month old baby for cough?
Query: Hi doctor, My 3.5 month old baby is suffering from slight cold and cough for the past 15 days. The doctor suggested antibiotic syrup, Xpect PD cough syrup and Sinarest AF 10 drop twice daily. He is 15 pounds. When I am trying to give him cough syrup he is vomiting and not taking it. Also the amount... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For infants with cough and cold, antibiotics are fine to give. As per AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidelines, Sinarest (combination of Chlorpheniramine maleate, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Sodium citrate, and Menthol) and cough syrup are not indicated in this ... Read Full »
What is the cause of my 6-month-old baby's persistent fever with high CRP and WBC?
Query: Hi doctor, My 6-month-old baby had a fever on the 3rd of this month, i.e., 27 days back. The CBC showed WBC was 23000, and then we admitted the baby to the hospital. As there was no fever, the baby was discharged after 7 days. As she got fever again, we went to another doctor. He started antibioti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail. The child had a fever with high CRP and TLC, Hb low and decreased oral intake (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This clearly indicates that the child had sepsis. Antibiotics were given intravenously and supportive treat... Read Full »
Can a severe cough in the morning in my child indicate an allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 years and 8 months old. He has a severe cough nowadays, especially in the morning. I am currently giving him Levolin syrup for his cough. Also, he vomits after a bout of a cough. He has a history of wheezing and was prescribed nebulizers by the doctor. I need to give him an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not unnecessarily start him on antibiotics. It is common in children of this age group to have a cough and cold on and off, due to seasonal variations. He will overcome it as he grows old. Do not start antibiotics unless the cough is associated with fever. Continue ... Read Full »
Is it necessary to hospitalize a small kid for bacteria in urine?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 1 year and 7 months old. He is very tired and does not eat food. I went to the hospital and checked all his blood and urine tests. His CRP is positive and bacteria present in urine. Is this result dangerous? Doctor advised admission in the hospital and take antibiotics. What i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Urinary tract infection especially in boys is an important health issue. The infection should be treated with appropriate antibiotics immediately after taking a urine culture. This should be done because sometimes the antibiotic chosen does not work very well. But w... Read Full »