Medical Advice on "Child Health"

What to do if there are worms in your child's poop and urine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. These worms are due to worm infestation in the intestine and as a result, when they come from the anal region, they probably crawl to the vaginal area, and that is why you are seeing wo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Blood pressure seems unusually high in 4 year old. Is there a problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A blood pressure of 120/80 is definitely very high for a child of 4 years and 6 months. There are various causes for increased blood pressure at this age like renal parenchymal disease, COA (coarctation of the aort...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Why is there continuous cough in a child?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question in detail and I know that you are very concerned about your child. It seems that your child probably has got a lower respiratory tract infection. Since you are already taking antibiotic Ofloxaci...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Can a child be a victim for sexual abuse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is really very unfortunate that you are dealing with this problem. For gastroenteritis to cause such a massive inflammation of colon there should be some associated symptoms like fever or pain in abdomen. Gastroenter...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

My kid has itching in her anus and difficulty passing stools. Can I apply Sucral Ano cream?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. I have seen the picture that you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There appears to be a cut over perianal region due to hard stools. In my opinion, I su...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Why has my child not started walking by his own?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. Some children are a little slow. The very fact that the child is able to crawl shows that leg muscles are working fine and have enough strength to lift the weight of the body. Give the child some time, and ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

My 5-year-old son complains tickling of penis and discomfort. Why does he get this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There may be some ongoing phimosis or some urine particles in the prepuce of the penis leading to this feeling. Please apply Betnovate skin cream to the prepuce of the child and gently pull the skin backward so that t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Does chewing sponge indicate any deficiency in a child?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 11 year old child chewing sponge could be due to two possible reasons which are as follows. This could be a habitual thing. It has been noticed in some children that they have a habit of chewing things, lip-smacking, mak...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Doctor suggested baby food and dairy milk for my 7-month-old kid. Is dairy milk good for my baby?

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...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Why are my breasts hurting after taking the first COVID shot?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and I will surely help you out. Breast cancer is completely out of the question because you are too young to have it; and secondly, it does not occur symmetrically in both breasts so s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney