Medical Advice on "Paediatrics"

What is the treatment for constant cold and wheezing in a 1 year old kid?, Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child may be suffering from what is known as hyper-reactive airway disease. Please get the child evaluated physically with chest X-ray and basic blood tests like CBC (complete blood count) and CRP (C-reactive ... View thread »

My 4 month old baby is suffering from loose motion even after having Cefixime. Why?, Answered by Dr. Vishal Parmar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I advise you to continue breastfeeding and prevent dehydration. It is unusual to have bacterial diarrhea in a four-month baby. Are you giving any top feeding? I mean other milk apart from breastfeeding like bottle ... View thread »

Is pneumonia causing weight loss in my child?, Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The weight is quite less for an approximately 12 months old child. Please start the child on Multivitamins like Calcimax P 5 ml twice a day and syrup Visyneral Z 5 ml once a day each for three months. Also, start the child ... View thread »

When does pleural fluid collection occur?, Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Pleural fluid collection occurs when infection persists for long time and is not responding to antibiotics. Pleural fluid collection in past does not increases the chances of collection ... View thread »

Does use of diapers cause redness around perianal area in babies?, Answered by Dr. Vishal Parmar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible, please avoid diapers. Apply easy nappy or rash free ointment around the anal area in thick layer three to four times a day. Apply candid cream twice a day around the anal and groin area ... View thread »

BCG spot has turned red after a long time with cold and cough. Kindly advise., Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no issue with the BCG spot turning red at 11 months of age. It is alright. As long as it is not swelling up and ulcerating completely, it is fine. Sometimes, some children may scratch it making it red. In this ... View thread »

Baby is 1-year-old and has not started talking. Could it be a sign of autism?, Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even though the child turns when his name is mentioned I would advise you to first get a hearing screening done to rule out hearing issues. Next, about the autism. Generally autism cannot be diagnosed in children below ... View thread »

Why is my 2 months old son suffering with dry cough?, Answered by Dr. Sirisha

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your kid is probably suffering from some throat infection or lung infection (respiratory infection). TA - 65 is a telomerase activator, it comes in capsule form. It is used to boost immune system, skin and given for ... View thread »

What is the treatment for recurrent worm disease in a 2-year-old?, Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this case of recurrent worm infestation, I would advise you to do a course of Mebex (Mebendazole) for the entire family living with the child and for the child itself once a week for 10 weeks. This will be coupled ... View thread »

My daughter has fever despite taking Crocin and sponging. Please suggest a remedy., Answered by Dr. Amit Modi

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your clinical history, your child is suffering from fever since one day. Generally, the fever is seasonal and does not require any workup. Do give some antipyretics like Paracetamol to bring down the ... View thread »