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How to manage fever and cold in my 5.2 months old daughter?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby girl is five months and two weeks old. From yesterday, she has a fever, especially at night. She has a running nose and cold feet. She is very dull and weak. I gave her Piccan syrup and Vitamin C drops. Please help. Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can stop Piccan syrup (Paracetamol and Diphenhydramine) as of now. It is better to consult your pediatrician regarding the same as per the condition prevailing in your country regarding Vitamin C drops. Also, it is essential to see if the child's temperature is abov... Read Full »
Please guide on how to retract the foreskin of a 10-month-old boy.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby boy is 10 months old. He is healthy and active. My relative told me recently that the baby's penis needs to be retracted, so he should not face problems afterward. Being a new mother, I did not know this, and they said that the maid who does baby massages knows it, and she puts... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry so much. It is fine to bring back the foreskin gently. Do not use too much force. As long as it being done gently and baby has no issues passing urine, you need not worry. Read Full »
My 8-month-old suffers from a rash on the neck, chest, and face. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My 8 months old baby is suffering from allergy or rash. First, it started on her neck, small tiny bump-like and then now appeared on her face, chest and all over her neck. What will be the issue? She had eczema before a month and was treated for the same. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be a few common reasons for this rash; 1.Oil massage is the most common reason. If so, then please stop doing oil massage. 2. Milk dripping down the chin and neck. This may happen when the child is feeding. If the milk stays there, in some children it may ca... Read Full »
How to know if my infant is allergic to cows' milk?
Query: Hello doctor, My 6-month-old baby has been vaccinated today morning by 10. He was sleepy for most of the afternoon and seems hungrier than usual and by 8:30 pm tonight, he started vomiting and continued for the next few hours. He has a mild fever of 37.7 C. I fed him sweet potatoes this evening at 6... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note the following important points: 1) None of the vaccines cause vomiting. 2) 37.7 C is a normal temperature post-vaccination, so you need not worry about that. 3) Regarding the history of vomiting, it is not strong enough to suggest an allergy to cow... Read Full »
2 months old baby girl is getting a thick milky white vaginal discharge. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2-month-old baby girl is getting a thick milky white vaginal discharge from last week. We see it once or twice a day in her diaper and some stuck in the vagina. What may cause this? What treatment we should do? The baby was born prematurely. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please maintain a good hygiene for the child. Avoid diapers for a while till the discharge is gone. You can place the baby in a tub of clean water with some vinegar or baking soda for 10 to 15 minutes every day for 2 to 3 days. Dry the vaginal area thoroughly by patting... Read Full »
My 2 months old baby gets gas and spits up even after having Colicaid and Yamoo. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 2 months old. He is on pumped milk and once a day formula milk (Enfamil). He is gassy and cries mostly from evening till midnight. Spits up even after burping for 30 minutes. I give exercise, and tummy time, but there is no change. He gets reflux which makes him uncomfortabl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note the following, 1. The clinical picture that you are giving is most suggestive of reflux. It is advisable first to get a reflux study done to find the grade of reflux. 2. The initial medications to be given in reflux are Zantac (Ranitidine) and Perinorm ... Read Full »
What is the reason for constant crying and improper sleep in a 1-month-old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a 1-month-old baby and been facing several issues. He is crying a lot even after feeding him properly, burping him, checking his diaper, making him comfortable and ruling out other health issues and having a hard time in consoling him. We have tried pacifiers for him but avoi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it seems you are taking excellent care of the child. Good. Now for your queries. Children below the age of 6 months sleep in the day and stay awake at night. It is normal. There is no medicine for the same. As regards to consoling a baby, you can use wh... Read Full »
Though I am well hydrated with good diet, my breast milk is not enough for my baby. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I gave birth to my child before four weeks. I am providing breastfeeding to my child from her birth. My breastfeeding was fine before three days. But now, my milk supply has got dropped. My baby seems to have a loss of weight, and she is not peeing often. Yesterday, she pooped a light gr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Start giving top feeds to the child for some time and take some days off from breastfeeding. Weight loss and a reduced urine output of the child is because of low milk intake. Low milk production may occur due to many reasons, the most common one being stress. So take r... Read Full »