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Is it normal for a 11 months old baby to be in the same weight for about four months?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby girl is 11 months old. At the time of birth, her weight is 4.96 lbs. After six months she weighs13.23 lbs. For four months, she is maintaining the same weight i.e. 14.33 lbs. Except for this no other adverse symptoms are observed. Baby is very active, eating all foods (taking l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For your kind information, a baby weighs two times the birth weight at 6 months of age and three times the birth weight at 12 months of age. A baby whose weight is below 5.51 lbs at birth, is known as low birth weight, which is in your case. There can be various reas... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for developmental dysplasia of hip.
Query: Hi doctor,My 5-month-old baby girl has got developmental dysplasia of the hip. DDH was suspected at 3.5 months when there was slightly limited hip abduction and the ultrasound showed signs of physiologically immature hip, Graf type IIa on both sides. On the right side, the alpha angle is 57 degrees ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there is DDH - developmental dysplasia of hip but of a mild variety, as suggested by the ultrasound, which suggests an immature hip. X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) features show that the hip is not dislocated, but since it is an immature hip... Read Full »
Can my baby's twisted legs be treated through surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 21 months old baby, and she was born with twisted legs, which resulted from the cord around the neck issue during pregnancy. She was diagnosed with nerve atrophy in her legs. They said she might recover if the atrophy of her legs can be treated. She underwent motor nerve cond... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attached reports and photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As I have not examined the child, I will not comment on the current issues. Left hip dysplasia and subluxation need constant observation, and I feel that as the dates on ... Read Full »
My wife has developed antibodies second during pregnancy.
Query: Hello doctor, My first baby is healthy, and my blood group is A positive and my wife's blood group is B negative. Now, my wife is again pregnant and has completed 26 weeks of pregnancy. She has developed antibodies, and the latest ICT with titer test results show 1:64. Last week, we also did sonogra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your blood groups are negative, there is nothing to worry about. Yes, you can go ahead with an injection for babies. They are safe. You need not go for a test to detect your baby's blood group, as it is not an issue. However, if you have a doubt, then get back ... Read Full »
Is the growth of the fetus in my wife's womb abnormal?
Query: Hello doctor, I have attached the reports of my wife's 30th-week scan. I was told that the baby's growth is a bit high. Please suggest your inputs if there is anything that should be done from our side. She has gestational diabetes. Her HbA1c during anomaly scan was 5.5 %. Is there any cause for co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nice to hear from you. How are you three doing? I still tell you that she is not diabetic. Her blood sugars are normal. A HbA1c of less than 6.5 % indicates that her sugar has been normal for the last three months. I feel that her scan report is also normal (attachment... Read Full »
Can worms be responsible for my 7-month-old baby not gaining weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 7-month-old baby who is failing to gain weight and whose brother 5 years old has Ascaris worm and I believe flukes (still to confirm). The baby has been given Albendazole 2.5 ml one dose every five days and is not getting better. I would like to give it more often or maybe co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Worms are very rare in babies 7 months of age. There is no need to give Albendazole. His weight of 7.3 kg is normal. After 6 months of age, the weight gain process slows down. If your baby is active and has achieved milestones appropriate for his age, then there is no ... Read Full »
Is everything normal in my wife's fetal ultrasound report?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 25 weeks pregnant. She is 27 years old. Her weight is 141.09 and height is 5 feet 2 inches. This is our first pregnancy. Now, doctor found one problem in level two ultrasound report. Fetal head mildly dilated lateral ventricle 0.38 inches (9.6 mm). I consulted with doctors. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The changes are normal as the baby grows bigger. You do not have a reason to be worried too much. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
My 6-week-old baby weighs 3.2 kg. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a six-week-old baby. During my pregnancy, the gynecologist told me that she is too small for the gestational age. She weighed 2.9 kilograms at birth. After six weeks, I visited the doctor today and she weighed 3.2 kilograms only. I am worried. Is there something wrong with my baby... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Her birth weight is good. I am proud to hear that you are giving breastfeeding. Weight gain after birth is variable. It is usually 30 grams per day. I recommend you plot weight in a weight chart. If there is no illness till date, your baby wil... Read Full »
What is the reason for my baby's eyeball to be deeper in one eye than the other?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is one and a half months old. One of her eyeballs appears to be more inside than the other. What should we do? Should we consult a specialist or will it get alright as the baby grows? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please provide me with more information so that I can guide you better. Does your baby have any vision problems? Did she reach all her milestones according to her age? How about her social smile, looking at her mother, an... Read Full »
Is looking at the corner of eyes something abnormal in a 3-year-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a small concern. My 2.9-year-old kid is suddenly looking at the corner of the eyes at some time. And, also play with his fingers, moves them near his eyes some times like flapping when we refuse to give what he asked for. He has some fears as well, like taking a bath in showers.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For looking at the corner of eyes, kindly let me know for how much time in a day is this happening, and what is the frequency in a day and since when is this happening? For playing with fingers and flapping, it seems more of a developmental issue. These are temper ta... Read Full »