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What should be done for nasal and chest congestion in a child?	3	2	1 day ago
Hi my 5 year old son has very congested the past week, I think it is due to high pollen. I have tried saline nasal spray to try and relieve congestion. However in the last few days he has had a nose bleed in the morning and then twice today.. he also had few spots on his bum the last few days...

What can cause green colored stool in an infant?	2	1	2 days ago
hello doc, My baby is 2.5 months old. he has gas problem from the day he was born. He always streches ,make noise and sometimes cry while passing stool. Now from 5 days he is passing green stool. And sometimes little bit of watery stool while passing gas. Paedratian has prescribed Walmycin drops....

Is a rash around a vaccination shot a matter of concern in an infant?	2	1	2 days ago
My grandson is 11 months old and had 5 vaccines two weeks ago, and about five days ago he started getting a rash on his leg where he got the shots, it’s not real red just a little and the size of a Nicole, is it a concern??

Is fluctuating body temperature in an infant a matter of concern?	3	2	2 days ago
Hello Doctor. My 11month old son gradually dropped temperature, I just checked it was 95.5. His back of head is warm morning then normal and forehead is cold.. His body is Cold. I m were concerned. Is it a matter of concern ? He had fever 3/4 days ago but now feels OK, just have running nose.Plz...

What should be done for high fever, vomiting and diarrhea in a child?	2	1	4 days ago
my son is 6 years old with weight 16.4 kg. he is running with high fever 103.2.had vomiting and loose motions also. had given mental p, ondem ,zinc dry powder suspension and entrogermnia.... high fever still persisting..... anything else to be done.pls help.

Can polluted environment and water cause recurrent infections in a child?	2	1	4 days ago
Dear Dr, My son 3.5 year old has a low immune system. He frequently gets ill. Approx after every 2 weeks he either gets stomach (viral/bacterial) infection or throat infection. Gets high fever and after 3 days he is prescribed antibiotics as fever does not come down. He is a fussy eater and eats...

What does a red streak from the thumb to the armpit indicate?	2	1	6 days ago
My grand daughter who is 5 has a red streak running from left thumb to axilla with a mosquito bite in the bend of the inside elbow and a redness to her left thumb where she said she scratched it while in the pool at swim lessons. What does this indicate?

What causes a sudden state of trance during sports activity?	3	1	6 days ago
My 10 year old daughter is having episodes where she is sort of going into some sort of trance for a few seconds and then snapping out of it. For example she was playing basketball and when the two teams rebounded and went toward the other end she stayed behind staring at the floor, but then...

Suggest treatment for delay in development of an 8 month old	3	1	6 days ago
My granddaughter is 8 months old and doesn t rollover, sit up , crawl or stand. She is the same weight she was at six months. She smiles, grabs for things - does not giggle? She is breastfed and starting to eat fruits and vegetables pureed. She sleeps well and seems content - doesnt not like to...

Is a sunken fontanelles in a 2 month old a concern?	3	1	6 days ago
my two month olds frontal is sunken in and it’s been for a couple days. She doesnt seem like anything is wrong . tears come out when she cries , her pee doesn’t smell , her poops are regular .. she only eats 4oz every two hours she won’t eat more I’ve tried .. even tried smaller feedings more...

How can diarrhea in an infant be treated?	3	1	6 days ago
Hello doctor My daughter is 20 months old, having loose motions yellow green in colour yesterday but now it s light green in colour and like mucous. Advice me medicine. I have given her bio combination 8 or for diarrhoea homeopathy medicine as she generally vomit allopathy medicine. But now ineed...

Can a change in the medication from Maxtra 25 ml to Relent 25ml relieve nose block and mild cough in a 20-month-old?	2	1	Thu, 2 Aug 2018
Hi. My son 20 months old is having cold from couple of days. We gave him Maxtra 2.5 ml twice a day and today doctor told us to change to Relent 2.5 ml twice a day. His nose gets blocked in the night and he is not sleeping properly. He is eating well. Morning when he gets up he coughs but seems...

How can diarrhea and appetite loss in an infant be treated?	3	2	Tue, 31 Jul 2018
Hi Dr. My baby is 1.6 ye old and having fever ,loose motions and vomitting. After taking milk in morning twice, she passed the motions very loose at least 3-4time till afternoon. I am giving crocin and emeset for vomitting. Please suggest medicine for loose motions .also please suggest diet chart...

How can nose bleed along with headache and fever in a child be treated?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
My 4 year old has the following symptoms. Nose bleed, head ache , fever right now Over the last couple weeks she has had , a throat infection, yellow puss from her eye, fever , vomiting, hives head to toe!

How can diaper rashes in an infant be treated?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
Hi, my 5 month Son is developing rashes around urine & stool area. We try to keep the part of body clean by using warm water and a clean soft cloth. Also the mattress is changed every few hrs to avoid any dirt or incest. have been using soframycin. Please advise

Can Meftal and P 120 mg suspension be used alternatively for fever in a child?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
Hi my Kid 3years old 12kgs of weight suffering from fever from 3 days.we r using P120 suspension 6ml from 3days. In the morning it is normal and from afternoon it is increasing. Its 100 or 101degrees like that.can I use meftal and P120 both alternatively.

How can vomiting, abdominal cramps and sore throat in a child be treated?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
10 year old son swallowed small amount of pool water yesterday. Has thrown up a few times overnight and this morning. Also experiencing stomach cramps, dry mouth, dizziness, sore throat. Is lethargic. Does not have a fever. How should we respond to his condition?

Should a doctor be consulted for chesty cough and fainting while suffering from chicken pox?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
Hi my grandson has chickenpox and has started with a chesty cough which is very moist. he does have asthma which is viral driven. he is using an inhaled steroid but not had to use his Ventolin.His spots appeared Saturday= 5 days ago- do you think he needs to see a gp- he did faint yesterday - and...

What formula milk can I give my child with G6PD deficiency?	2	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
hi, I m a mother of a 1 yr and 24 days old baby with G6PD .... we we re able to determine her condition after the newborn screening... and confirmatory test and she is positive. shes a breastfeed, but I want her to take formula what milk should I give to her?

How can tonsillitis and fever be treated?	3	1	Mon, 30 Jul 2018
My brother is suffering from tonsillitis for around 2 weeks he is 13 year old. He got fever up to 104° two to three times a day. So we giving him crocine as per doctor said and antibiotics also. His throat is not paining now but his fever is not going down much. If he will be cured with...

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