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My 5-year-old son has a swollen and inflamed area on his penis without any symptoms. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son has an inflamed and swollen area on his penis, particularly at the opening of the urethra. We noticed this one week ago while bathing him. We used Baneocin powder and washed his penis without soap, but there was no noticeable improvement. He says it does not hurt at ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq.com. From the pictures that you have shared (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems to be a mild inflammation of the urethral meatus, and it could be due to an irritation caused by... Read Full »
My daughter passed stools very frequently. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is six weeks old and suffering from loose motion. Her stool is yellowish and watery. She is passing stools with a fart. She passed stools for more than ten times in four hours now. She is completely on breastfeeding. She is not pale and her lips are not dry. Also, she has s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks to be your first child. Normally, children below the age of 6 months pass stools 10 to 15 times a day or once in two days. So, do not worry. Please stop using gripe water. It is not recommended. Nothing other than breastmilk is advisable in the first six months... Read Full »
A 7-week-old baby suffers from watery motions, severe nappy rashes, and lethargy. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,A seven-week-old baby suffers from watery motions, severe nappy rashes, and lethargy.The baby is passing normal urine but feeding a little less.Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. Kindly let me know if the baby is bottle-fed or breast-fed. Watering or loose motions are expected at this age (physiological gastrocolic reflex). Give him complete feed (hind milk and foremilk). Ultimately fee... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Please provide advice and explanation for me regarding our newborn. The most recent readings, which were obtained in the hospital, are attached. My question relates to the infant's nutrition. In the beginning, we were giving her Novalac AC to help with fussiness, colic, and gas buildup... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Babies frequently have some adjusting challenges when transitioning to a new formula, particularly one that is hypoallergenic like Nan LR. During this transitional stage, fussiness and passing gas are possible. The fla... Read Full »
Why has my baby developed a red ring around the anus?
Query: Hello doctor, This is for my 22 days old baby girl. In the last 2 days she has developed some red coloured rash in the area surrounding the anus area. She feels irritated while passing stools. I have attached the picture of the same. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is called diaper rash, commonly called the nappy rash.If no loose stools are happening at present, this is a nappy rash.This is common in infants who wear diapers for daily use and without ad... Read Full »