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Both my sons are thin built and are fussy eaters. Kindly suggest a deworming syrup.
Query: Hello doctor, I have two sons. The elder one is 13 years old, and the younger one is 10 years old. I used to give them a deworming syrup Nemocid once in six months, twice with one week gap. Now I am doubtful that whether it works or not. I have not consulted any doctor yet. Could you please tell me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I totally understand your concern. Nemocid contains Pyrantel Pamoate, which can be given for worm infection. The best deworming medicine is Tablet Albendazole. Since both of your sons are above 2 years of age, I suggest, one tablet of Albe... Read Full »
How to treat persistent cough in my child?
Query: Hello doctor,My 4-year-old daughter has a lingering cough for the past two months. Is it true that if the child is not dewormed, symptoms of a cough and wheezing persist? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Always it is advisable that the child is dewormed every six months. Bandy-Plus (Ivermectin and Albendazole) once in the night after meals. Since the child is having a cough for two months, it is advisable to have an X-ray of the chest. Does your child have a history ... Read Full »
Please recommend a diet chart for my very lean son.
Query: Hello doctor, My 3.5 years old son, who weighs 28 pounds, is very active and he likes to play all day. But, he is not gaining any weight, and he is very lean. He takes his meal properly, but he defecates twice or thrice daily. Do I have to worry? Or is it normal? Any diet chart or medicine recommend... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that 28 pounds is fine for a 3.5 years old child. Since this is a growing phase, children become taller, which actually makes the parent think that the child is thin. Do not worry about this. Also, you can reduce giving him outside food, and I suggest you ... Read Full »
My son feels tickling in his stomach, anus, and penis. Why?
Query: Dear Doctor, My son is 4.5 years old. Since the last 2 months, he is complaining about a weird tickling feeling in stomach, penis and anus. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you give him deworming medicine regularly? These symptoms may sometimes indicate worms in the intestinal tract. Give him zentel syrup (it contains albendazole) 5mL at bedtime for 2 days. It is available as a 10ml bottle. Give 5ml on one night and the remaining 5ml on ... Read Full »
Medicine for stomach pain and vomiting in a child
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 6.5 years old and complaining of stomach pain. She vomited once. What medicine should I give for quick relief? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Most common abdominal pain in children at this age is due to worm infestation and indigestion. If deworming is not done, do it with Bandy plus syrup (5 ml is equal to 400 mg Albendazole and Ivermectin 2.5 mg). Give 5 ml once in the night. If ... Read Full »
Why has my 11 month old baby not put on weight from the last three months?
Query: Hi doctor, My 11 month old baby has not put on any weight. Her weight is 6.5 kg now. She has been in the same weight with no increase from the past 3 months. She does not eat any other solid or semi-solid food except breast milk. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The amount of food eaten would vary from child to child. Decreased intake, fussy child, and worm infestation are commonest causes for decreased weight gain. I would suggest a deworming for your baby. A single dose of Syrup Albendazole 400 mg will suffice. Also, I wo... Read Full »
What can be the cause of pain around the navel in babies?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter, who is 2 years and 7 months is complaining of mild "stomach pain" around the navel area for the past two weeks. Because of the current pandemic situation, we are somewhat hesitant about taking her physically to a doctor. The pain, which comes on and off, comes 3 to 4 time... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Syrup Zentel (Albendazole) 10 ml single one dose at night (to deworm). Syrup Rantac (Ranitidine) 5 ml twice a day before food (for gastritis pain). Syrup Cyclopam (Paracetamol and Dicyclomine) 5 ml when required for acute pain abdomen. Read Full »
My 2-year-old son does not eat or drink milk. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old boy does not eat food and does not drink milk. I am very worried. Can you kindly suggest me right treatment to solve this problem? Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kids disliking food or milk is a very strange state. This usually it happens due to faulty weaning practices. I suggest the following: Check his weight. Is he losing weight? Weight loss needs to be evaluated with blood tests like haemoglobin. Worm infestation is v... Read Full »
My 5-year-old daughter creates teeth cluttering sounds at night. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 5 years old and recently started making teeth clattering noise during sleep at night. We have never got deworming done for her. The doctor suggested giving 400 mg of Albendazole syrup around two weeks back, but the problem still persists. Should we give a dose of Bandy p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Please note that there is no relation between teeth clattering and deworming. 2. I would rather get her teeth examined to know if there are any dental caries or any malpositioning issues. These are some of the causes for the child to feel some sort of irritation in t... Read Full »
My 1-year-old baby suffers from worm infestation. What medications should I give the baby?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is one year four months old, height 2 feet 5 inches. She is suffering from the worm. What medicine and how to give it? Please tell. What will everyone in the family eat? So what do adults eat? I have a child aged five years and eight months. What medicine should I give him? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Firstly I would like to assure you that there is nothing alarming with respect to the condition of your baby. You can administer deworming for both children simultaneously. I suggest you the following medication... Read Full »