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I have syphilis, and my wife is breastfeeding my son. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have syphilis, and my wife is breastfeeding my 2-month-old son. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I strongly advise against hiding a medical diagnosis from your partner. Syphilis is a serious sexually transmitted infection that requires medical treatment. It is essential that your wife is aware of your diagnosis so she can also be tested and treated if necessary. ... Read Full »
Can you suggest some medicine to reduce my weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old female and I am breastfeeding my 8-month-old baby. My periods have got delayed and my weight has increased to 176 lbs. I am unable to lose fat despite proper diet. Can you suggest some medicine to reduce my weight? I am on Deviry 10 mg. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Medicine to reduce weight is never recommended, especially if you are breastfeeding, until and unless the weight is causing problems with maintaining good health. I suggest you to follow: 1) Diet and exercise are best. 2) Fresh fruits, nutritious diet, sprouts are ... Read Full »
Can birth control shots affect pregnancy test results?
Query: Hello doctor,I gave birth to my baby just two months ago, and I started having sex in the third week after delivery. Three more weeks later (at six weeks postpartum), I received the birth control shot. However, the doctor did not perform a pregnancy test before administering the shot. Recently, I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns. Please get a BHCG (beta-human chorionic gonadotropins) test done to rule out pregnancy. It takes six weeks for the body and internal organs, including joints, to return to their pre-pregnancy state after delivery. Every female should allocate ... Read Full »
When to breastfeed after taking tablet U35?
Query: Hi doctor, After taking tablet U35, how long should I wait to breastfeed again? Give your suggestion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting me. I understand you are breastfeeding and have taken U35, which contains Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate. It is alright to take Acetaminophen until a dose of two grams, but ingestion of Codeine is not recommended. The reason is that Codein... Read Full »
My 15-week-old baby has stomach rumbles with pain. What should I do for relieving her pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 15 weeks old baby with a weight of 13.01 lbs. Her rumble looks like boiling and becomes worse during night. She is crying in pain. I am breastfeeding her and make her burp later. This happens everyday. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child is suffering from reflux issues. Consult a pediatrician for physical examination and further management. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) syrup Perinorm (Metoclopramide) and syrup Rantac (R... Read Full »
Can a mother breastfeed a 5-month-old COVID-19 positive baby?
Query: Hi doctor,My 5 months old nephew has been tested Covid positive two days back. High chances that mother might be infected too. Please guide as to how can we take care of the kid (most important)? How to identify how serious is his condition? when to get admitted;? Is there any medicines to be given ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly it is important to test the mother to be sure if the two can be kept together. If mother is positive, then both can be kept together, else the mother will have to be seperated. In such a case, bottle feeds will have to be given by another family member (who may be p... Read Full »
Why is my 1-month-old baby suffering from severe gas?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby girl is 1-month-old. I am having a really tough time both physically and mentally. I hope you can help me out. At around 3 weeks, my baby started having gas trouble. I gave gripe water as per guidance from my parents. When I searched on the internet, I found that it is bad for bab... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be going through a lot of stress with your child. Please calm down. All these phenomena are completely normal till the age of 6 months in every child. I believe this must be your first child and that is why all the confusion. Normal things that every fir... Read Full »
I am a breastfeeding mother to my baby of 4 months and have not gotten my periods yet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a breastfeeding mother to my four months old second baby. My partner and I had sex, and after one month, I checked for pregnancy, but the test was negative. My concern is I have not got my periods yet. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. A hormone called prolactin causes the breast to produce milk, and this hormone prevents the release of eggs from the ovary. So as far as the return of the period is concerned, your baby is entirely dependent on br... Read Full »
Is there any alternate for dairy milk for my 7-month-old kid?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby girl entered seventh month a few days back. Doctor here suggested to feeding my baby with Medolac apple flavor two times a day and dairy milk. We started the same for 10 days, and the baby did not have any allergy or problems. But still, I have a doubt. Is dairy milk good for my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have asked an appropriate question related to weaning your baby girl. Her growth (height and weight) looks good. You may know that it is a usual practice to start weaning the baby after he/she completes six months of age. There are several ways of doing it. 1. I... Read Full »
Postpartum Fever and Bumps while Breastfeeding. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My wife had a cesarean delivery, and she is also breastfeeding. Before delivery, her liver function test was quite disturbed, with increased SGOT, SGPT, ALP, high bilirubin, and severe itching. After delivery, LFT was done, and many things were well-controlled. She was under antibiotic ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed the image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). t looks like a rash secondary to some allergy. I recommend using Lactocalamine lotion (local application) two to three times a day. If th... Read Full »