Medical Advice on "Child Health"

Is a child with cerebral palsy considered as disabled?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks like an old ischemic insult to the brain, which has led to cerebral palsy with hemiparesis. Unfortunately, this is an incurable condition, but some changes and improvements can be seen with proper and l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Is it normal for a newborn to sleep for more than 18 hours?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry. As the baby grows, the duration of sleep decreases accordingly. So, keep your baby warm and fee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

How to manage a hit in the head with a wooden swing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As it is an injury around the eye, it may cause congestion in the eyes and secondary infection as well. She also needs analgesics. It is not a small injury to be treated only by ice packs. I suggest you try doing the follo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena

What causes recurrent, progressive muscle spasms in the morning?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon where a person temporarily experiences an inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up. Factors like irregular sleep patterns, stress, or disrupted...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

What is the treatment for anxiety even after taking drugs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you took Cipralex or Seroplex (Escitalopram) 20 mg for two years which is a good medication for managing anxiety disorder, depression, and other emotional disorders. Did your doctor prescribe it for anxie...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Is a 7-year-old's shirt-pulling behavior concerning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be an attention seeking behavior by your child. It occurs in those families where both parents are working. If your child does not have any other symptoms like convulsions, altered sensorium and delayed mi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

What should I give to my kid with a week-long cold?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Fever for four days in a child with mild cough can be due to upper respiratory tract infection, typhoid, or malaria. Kindly do tests like CBC (complete blood count), malarial antigen test ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

What can be done to avoid constipation in a 3-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please give Laxolite syrup (polyethylene glycol- 20 ml of syrup + 20 ml of water) twice a day for two days followed by (15 ml of syrup + 15 ml of water) twice a day for two weeks along with plenty of water (0.2 gallon...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

What can be done to manage injuries caused by boiling water?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This qualifies for approximately nine percent burns (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The child will need to take some painkiller medications like syrup Crocin DS (Paracetamol 250 mg), half teaspoon thric...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Are Infants with high bilirubin at risk of cerebral palsy?

Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the situation you are going through. Yes, it is definitely a high level of bilirubin. There will be proper guidelines laid down regarding the management of jaundice in newborn which doctors will foll...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham