Medical Advice on "Paediatric Surgery"

My 4 weeks old baby has inguinal hernia. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the way that you are describing, it looks like this is your first baby. Please note that the weight of your baby is perfect, and all the phenomena that you described are completely normal at this age group. But ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

My foot moves up and down while lying down. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from hyperkinetic movement disorders. Many people who suffer from mild or moderate PLMS (periodic limb movements during sleep) can successfully manage their condition without medication. People ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Murad Haider

At what age can surgery be done for a branchial cyst?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your information and the ultrasonography report provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The only treatment for this condition is surgery. Any surgery that is done under general anesthesi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

At what age surgery for undescended testis can be done?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If on clinical examination the diagnosis is retractile testis, then nothing needs to be done we should wait and watch. But, if on clinical examination it is undescended testis, then one should go in for early surgery. Ultr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vishrut Narang

How to proceed with the kidney cyst of my 10 days old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you have to assess renal functions of both the kidneys separately. It has to be done by DTPA and DMSA SCAN (diethylenetriaminepentacetate and dimercaptosuccinic acid). If the function is nil on the left side, then ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rashi

Should I be concerned about pain and diarrhea post surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having severe pain and diarrhea post surgery is a point of concern. From your description, there are two possibilities. Firstly, it may be a complication from surgery which needs to be clinically examined by the operating...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raghu

My baby has undescended testicles. Will it descend on its own?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the time in 98% cases, the testes will descend by 6 to 9 months of age. But, I want you to get an ultrasound done to check the presence of testes and its position. Revert back with the report to a paediatric surg...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vijaykumar Mundeshi

My USG of 36 weeks showed big head with mild prominence. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is prominence of the ventricular system of the brain, if it is beyond certain dimensions then we call it hydrocephalus. This dilatation ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sirisha

Ultrasound showing mild hydrocephalus. Should I be concerned?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydrocephalus means increase in fluid content in the fluid spaces of the brain. This can keep increasing in size or remain same. Hydrocephalus was detected in the last trimester. As it is now 36 weeks wait for baby to g...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sirisha