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I am a lactating mother with sore throat and fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old. I am a breastfeeding mother for 6 months baby. I have a sore throat from yesterday and feel difficulty in swallowing with light fever but not continuous. Today my right eye is slightly reddish and I had a cough again but not continuous. Currently, I am taking Azithrol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for sharing your medical info with us. I totally understand your concern and I will try to recommend the best you can take to help you relieve your symptoms. Please do not take Montac and Rantac since they are not the best options for your current situation. You ar... Read Full »
My baby not feeding properly after a heart surgery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby, who is 1 month old, had a major heart surgery d-TGA on the 6th day of his birth. He was discharged on the 29th day. Now, he is 5.4 lbs and at the time of his birth, he was 5.4 lbs. He cries too much and sleeps too much, but in both the occasion he takes very less feeding. We are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Your baby had a major surgery and because of surgical trauma, his feeding and sleep pattern is disturbed. 2. Regarding his fever, there is a possibility of some post-surgery infection. 3. You have to consult your cardiologist and pediatrician as this is a major issue... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a multivitamin for a 3-week-old infant.
Query: Hi doctor, My baby is 3 weeks old. He is on both breastfeeding and formula preparation. What type of multivitamin can be recommended for him? Kindly suggest a few and enlighten what all are necessary for growth. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Neonates need exclusive breastfeeding and can supplement formula feed as needed. Usually, there is no need for multivitamin supplement at this age and would not recommend unless there is a need for one. For infant growth, all you need is timely feeds and breastfeedi... Read Full »
My baby has a lip and tongue tie. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My 8 weeks old baby girl has a lip tie and posterior tongue tie. She is gaining weight adequately as I have a good supply but I have noticed latching problem. Her latch is shallow and makes a clicking sound on breastfeeding. It pulls on and off frequently. As she is nursing frequently,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What do you mean by a lip tie? Is it a cleft? Is it possible that you take a picture and send? If your baby is taking breastfeeds adequately and gaining weight adequately, then do not worry about the tongue tie now. We shall wait. If there is any problem with speech ... Read Full »
My 9-month-old daughter refuses to drink milk or eat solid food. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is nine months old. She was exclusively breastfed for six months. We started giving her solid food after six months. I tried giving her different foods, but she was not interested in eating food. Also, I have to give her milk by distracting her because she is not interested... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Always start with fruits in this age group and then shift to food items like rice. Avoid salt or sugar till one year. If still after doing the above, the child is not feeding appropriately, check the child's weight... Read Full »
My seven-month-old baby is not drinking enough milk. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 7 months old. I have noticed that she is not drinking enough milk as before. Earlier, she drank about 23.33 fl oz, but now she only drinks up to 13.33 fl oz. I have also started feeding her solid foods, but she only eats up to four to five spoons and closes her mouth tightly... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Baby's feeding requirements vary, and they may not need as much as they previously required. In this case, according to your observation, she has symptoms of a mild cold, which can cause feeding refusal. In addition, she may have a nose blo... Read Full »
I have not got my periods even six months after delivery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a mother of 6 months baby. I got my period a few months back. My baby is on combined feeding. I breastfeed two times at night and three times in a day. Is it fine to not get periods for so long? I did pregnancy tests, and it is negative. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon for women to experience irregular periods after giving birth, especially in the first few months postpartum. Breastfeeding can also delay the return of menstruation, as the hormone prolactin (necessary for breast milk pr... Read Full »
How can I cure sore nipples caused by bites during breastfeeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know how to treat nipple bite wounds caused by feeding. How long does it takes to heal? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Nipple wounds can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Here are some suggestions to help you heal your nipples faster to prevent future biting: Soak the nipples in warm salt water for three minutes after feeding or pumping. This can be r... Read Full »
What can I do to boost my breast milk supply?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a 1-month-old baby. I am giving breast milk and formula milk to my baby due to insufficient breast milk. However, my breast milk was not too low. I used to provide formula feed for one or two feeds. Three days back, I was sick, so I could not breastfeed my baby for one day. Aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breast milk secretion works on a demand-supply basis. The more you breastfeed, the more milk is produced. Here is what you can do to increase your breastmilk supply: Breastfeed or pump a lot. It creates more demand and thus increases the amount. Hot fomentation of t... Read Full »
I would like to know a medicine for my baby's gas problem.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 28 days old. She is suffering from gas problem. I am not sure if it is colic pain as she does not cry a lot, but she is struggling to pass gas. She is squeezing her entire body to pass gas and due to this, she is not able to sleep properly. She will wake up in the middle of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. New born babies, who are exclusively breastfed, will usually not develop gas like adults. While breastfeeding, they swallow some amount of air, which they try to bring out and strain for that or vomit feeds. 2. It is a very common problem and can be easily overcom... Read Full »