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I am a mother of a 2 days year old baby girl, born by C-section. Body weight is fine. Since a day she has been crying too much. I feel she has cold. What are the cold symptoms in newborn that I should look for? Is this a common issue with newborn babies?

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they usually start avoiding feeds because of blocked nose, running nose may be present as well and mild cough due to post nasal drip. ... Read More

Does colicade help in constipation in new born? My son is 15 days old and is having difficulty in passing stool. Can I give him colicade?

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U can wait for 7 days for stool . Give feeding evry 2 nd hrly . Colicaid for colic not for constipation ... Read More

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My toilet is not clear for last 5 days. It's never happened before seems to be a constipation symptoms.

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HELLO, CREMAFIN PINK THREE TEASPOON FUL AT NIGHT. OR MORE DAYS CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN M.D.. O.K BYE. ... Read More

Constipation problem facing last 7 days Can you consult with me . what I will do . I have some symptoms also like piles

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Constipation is considered as the mother of many diseases like piles. You should start ' HABBE MUQIL' ( a Hamdard dawakhna product) 2 -3 pills with leukwarm water daily before going to bed for 5days. ... Read More

Hello Dr, My son is just enter in 7th week. From last 2-3 days, he is having constipation. Please advise if Himalyan Bonnison is good for him or is there any other home remedies for inside use as he is depending on milk only. Thanks,

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Babies on exclusive breastfeeding can pass stool 10-12 times in day or once in 4-5 days. If feeding, activity is good and sleeping well then need not worry ... Read More

I am a mother who is feeding a newborn baby what headache tablet I can use now and also what constipation tablet is safe to use as mother now?

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Dear parents, Tab paracetamol 500mg for headache &syp duphalac for contipation. ... Read More

My newborn is 4 wks old. he was suffering from loose motion last week , and its get recovered after feeding both fm and bm alternately. now for the past 2 days he doesn't poop. internet says it's common among new born not to.poop for few days. but I feel like he is struggling to poop, is this a sign of constipation? How to cure this?

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Please give Direct or expressed breast milk... Breastfed babies sometimes don't pass motion for days... And its normal. If there is no vomitting or abdominal distension... Don't worry about motions ... Read More

What is the effect on the brain of a newborn when we swing them - is it beneficial or not ... ......

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Limited swing is beneficial for brain of newborn ... Read More

I am having constipation not able to stool properly it causes pain in butt hole and stomach. Are these symptoms of piles ?

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Hello I understand your concerns We have many good homeopathic medicines for constipation and pain during motions to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of c ... Read More

Hello doctor Can constipation and gas problem with out abdominal discomfort/ pain can be considered As Symptoms of IBS c pls advise

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Constipation can be because of various secondary causes also such as diabetes , hypothyroidism. If these are ruled out it can be functional or slow transit constipation . One study showed 30 percent o ... Read More

Hi I am having constipation from three months. I can pass the stools regularly but it is hard. I am having only rice and sambhar now and chapathi. I drink 2L of water but still it is of no use. It is quite difficult to pass stools. I have read on the internet that constipation is symptoms of colorectal cancer. Hence, am worries about that. The stoo

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Constipation are of various types It need proper diagnosis so that the correct medications dose and duration can be prescribed I will suggest to get a colonoscopy and meet and gastroenterologist ... Read More

This is for newborn baby girl .Which powder is safe for umbilical cord healing in newborn baby? Is boric powder safe to use?

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Nothing to apply. Keep it clean and dry. It will shed off on its own ... Read More

My Son is 23 days old. He is constipated. I changed his formula and started spoon feeding then his condition improved but again he is constipated and passing HARD STOOL. He does not latches my milk so I have to pump and feed him. Currently he is on mixed feed. He passes stool once in a day. My son is in extreme pain. What should I do.

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Please do thyroid profile for the baby and give him some probiotic drops.Try to feed more frequently ... Read More

My newborn is 4 wks old. he was suffering from loose motion last week ,motion test results the following " reducing substance in stool 1+" so doctor said it's lactose intolerance and asked me to feed soy based fm and bm alternately.I am doing that now and loose motion was stopped.now for the past 2 days he doesn't poop. internet says it's common

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Continue same treatment ... Read More

When should newborn be massaged after birth. Is it safe to remove newborn breast milk during massage.

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Can start from 4 weeks. Should avoid pressing or squeezing baby's breasts ... Read More

Which oil should be used on newborn after birth. And when to massage newborn. How many times should i massage baby

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Apply coconut oil ... Read More

Hi doctor, Which is the most reliable location to find if my newborn has fever? N what is the normal range.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have hired a nanny to take care of my 1 week old newborn baby because of her experience. However I see she rocking the baby on her lap in a fast motion which appears a bit aggressive. While she says that's normal and needs to be done while babies cry uncontrollably, I am a bit worried about shaken baby syndrome. What are this first signs / sympto

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Better to avoid ... Read More

How many weeks does it take for a newborn baby to stop making grunting noises all night .............

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If not subsiding with saline nasal drops consult pediatrician physically ... Read More

Hello all..can we give Woodward Gripe Water to 2week4days old baby...?? She hasn't pooped for 2 days..today is her third day...peeing frequently but I think she wants to poop but is difficult to pass stool...even she is passing gas too...what to do..tried to massage her tummy & doing cycling excercise through her legs too.

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Please visit physically to nearby pediatrician. ... Read More

What are some advice you can give to understand if a new born baby is getting jaundice ? However , we have done TSB test and result is within biological range and baby is doing fine. We are monitoring newborn baby for any symptoms but not sure what to monitor ? Can you give some advice what to monitor?

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Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines. ... Read More

My newborn niece of 11 days has 14.1 bilirubin. Is this serious, should we keep him in nicu? Please assist.

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No such. Please mention report.. increase direct bilirubin or indirect bilirubin ... Read More

My baby is 17days old. She was born prematurely and is currently on demand feed. As I am not producing enough breast milk, I am giving her Pre Nan(formula feed) too. Out of her average 10-12 feeds I am giving her breastmilk 3-4times. Today she seems constipated and had slight blood in her stool. What should be done in that case?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi my newborn who is 20 days old...from birth her right eye is watering not always but 3 times a day...her right eye is tearing ...is this normal for newborn?

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Tears are formed above the eyes. They flow through the eye and then get drained via a pipe into the nose. This pipe gets blocked in infants and so the tears come out from the corners. This is as such ... Read More

My newborn is 27 day old and she is pooping a lot. Is their any problem. Poop Is yellow in color running consistency with some grains in it

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It's normal habit of baby ... Read More

I have covid and i have 1 month old baby. Do i need to test for my newborn. Also what should i do with breastfeed? I am not taking any medicines yet.

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Kindly consult … keep Breast feeding . ... Read More

My daughter who is 6 years old smells like a newborn baby. It is mild to medium.. it was since she was a baby and it's still there.. what can be the reason.. Along with this symptom ther is one one.. she usually tells she feels tingling sensation around the umbilical region. No pain .. no nausea or fever. Can anyone please tell me what can be th

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Very non specific and harmless complaints Anywys these aren't life threatening complaints but to clear ur doubts visit a pediatrician in their clinic ... Read More

What should be the ideal room temperature for newborns? ???mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Ideally it should be 20 -22 C without humidity ... Read More

Hi, is it okay to give colicacid to newborn ? How often it can be given?? Does it has any side effects ??

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No need to give regular colic aid drops for newborn ... Read More

Having problems in my constipation. Age:27 Married Women. Symptoms: Poop is hard and dry. Feeling difficult to poop. Feeling Tired. Unexpected weight gain.

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Drink plenty of fluids Eat plenty of fibre rich food i.e carrots, cucumbers, papaya, almonds oats, chia seeds etc Avoid sitting down for a longer duration Increase physical activity Avoid indigenous m ... Read More

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