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My baby is 2 years old and he is constipated. We are using milk of magnesia and neopeptine. Is it fine to use or should we take any precautions.

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Any medicine for constipation is for temporary relief and NOT a cure. All you have to do is give just 2 milk feeds using a glass and 3-4 solid meals,including high fiber items such as cornflakes,Dalia ... Read More

My doctor prescribed me Milk of magnesia for stomach problem, but I took a little more than prescribed last night and now I have upset stomach and vomiting feel

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Hi just stop the syrup , things will return to normal. ... Read More

Which formula milk is best ... To give for babies above 6 months ...my daughter is 6+ months ... Need to initiate formula milk

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Start home based food gradually and continue breastfeeding. Avoid cows or any other milk till one year of age if possible. ... Read More

I am having 15days old baby. I am not getting milk can I use promolact tablet? Is dat helpful to get milk

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Yes you can use that tablet to get the milk.Drink plenty of fluids in any form like dal, milk, fruits juice and butter milk.Eat proper diet.Diet should be rich in protein and antioxidants.Do these thi ... Read More

Cow milk is useful or not useful in high cholesterol please suggest how much milk need for high cholesterol

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Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine And many m ... Read More

When a cow give Birth، So immediately after Birth and a few days more, That milk is very thick . So is this very thick milk ok to drink it or not after boiling ? And why a cow milk is very thick after giving birth? Is it fresh milk or not ? .

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Yea the milk from a cow immediately after giving birth is called colostrum it is very thick and yellow After proper boiling-it is generally safe to drink It’s nutrient rich High protein And anti ... Read More

Hello Doctor - which milk is better for health Cow or Buffalo? Do Buffalo milk is A1 or A2? Which milk should I consume daily? Please advice. Thanks

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Cow's milk is the better one . If u want for drinking and mind ur calory intake thengo for low-fat milk ... Read More

Milk is good for health or bad for health and how much milk I have to take a day because of milk it would b a gas problem or not

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Drinking three to four glasses of milk would meet your calcium needs. For men, 1,000 milligrams between age 19 and 70 and 1,200 milligrams thereafter provides the calcium needed. If you're an adult, y ... Read More

Hi doctor. Please suggest which milk is best for my 11 months baby Tonnad milk or full crean milk.??

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Hi, Children should be given fresh, un-processed, un-packaged milk. Fresh cow's milk is best after boiling. ... Read More

My baby is 1.5 year ...doctor prescribe me Buffalo milk ...can I prefer for the milk otherwise cow milk ..plsss suggest

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Hello,yea you can cow milk ... Read More

Hii... i have stooped brestfeeding 9 months ago ...but still milk comes when i press my nipples. It comes yellowish n watery .is it noramla?

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Some women have milk production even years after stopping breast feeding. Stop stimulating your nipples, that only leads to more milk. If ots bothersome or you have issues with periods also, medicines ... Read More

My fiance is not pregnant then also milk is coming from breast without pressing is it possible and normal?

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Yes it is possible This abnormal condition is called galactorrhoea She needs investigations and treatment can be offered accordingly ... Read More

Hello doctor...my baby is 14 month old...can u please tell me...which milk is best for her cow milk or mother milk...which milk have more nutrients and protein...

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Hello, always mother’s breastmilk will be good for babies. ... Read More

Hi doctors, My baby is 4 month old and she is on bottle feeding since birth. I was facing this issue of belching and spitting up milk. I was also burping her frequently but still she spits and also passes gas at night time she is not sleeping properly as she is passing gas which disturbs her sleep. Can anyone suggest solution for this problem. Als

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Hi Demand feeding should be preferred Minimum 3 breastfeeding 1 before sleep at night ... Read More

Please I already received an answer for this but which milk can I take daily, am a mother of 9 months twins not breastfeeding but I feel so tired and weak everyday because we have no help just me and my husband so please which milk is good to take

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Please I wanted to know if is ok to take a cup of milk at night before bed this is 9 month of my delivery am not breastfeeding they are twin actually I have no help just me and my husband In the evening I will feel so weak and tired

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

My baby is 91days old he is not passing urine as he was used to be..only leas than 5times now..am worried whether he is getting enough milk..bcz he cries as if he is hungry..bit passing motion as usual 5-6times..if he is not getting ebough milk can he pass motion like this?

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It's normal ..your baby are normal ... Read More

Doctors, I am a little confused as to what milk should I give to my 8 year daughter. I was giving pediasure, but somebody told me that always giving packaged powdered milk powder is not right. Please guide me

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Greetings you can use normal cow milk for the child ... Read More

Can i give omfed milk to my 18month baby to drink and in her food like oats as there is no cow milk is available in our area

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Greetings can be given,but looks for Allergy ... Read More

My daughter 8 months old. She is having cold from last two days. From yesterday she is not having milk but she is having semi solids. Whole night she is not drinking milk. Day time atleast we are managing with semi solids.i am so worrying why she is not having milk. Please help me what to do

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Give her saline nasal drops three times a day Check her body temperature with digital thermometer If fever is there give colpol drops If still she is not drinking/eating please undergo an offline con ... Read More

My daughter is 21 months old. I give her 1 cup cows milk in the morning before breakfast. But she is refusing to have milk. I think she doesnot like the taste. Can I add any flavour ? What can I add? Can you suggest anything? I have tried badam powder, safron. Nothing worked.

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First thing is never give milk on empty stomach. This some how got into our minds. It causes stopping of digestive juices and causes constipation and loss of appetite. ... Read More

My daughter 6months old, she is not having milk up to 8 or 9 hrs from yesterday.i started giving home made cerelac one table spoon from day before yesterday. Because of that she is not having milk or what. Not getting. usually she used to do poo once a day. From yesterday she is doing thrice.Not getting what to do. Please suggest me what to do. Eve

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If child is not feeding it may be due to many causes one of which can be underlying infection. Need more information like fever or any history of decrese activity and stool consistency. Plz book onlin ... Read More

My baby 3months old.she taking breast milk.gradually breast milk decreases then I start formula milk one or twice per day. my milk better now.but she habituated to formula milk.she not taking my milk.what I should do.as a mother it's painfull to me.

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Please avoid formula milk with bottle as it causes nipple confusion. Try to feed in spoon or paladai ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I just wanted to ask How much milk is needed for a baby of 18 months in a day? Can we give formula milk at this age. And how much bowl of food in a day? Please suggest Thanks in advance.

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18 months old baby should not have more than 200 to 250 ml of milk per day. Formula milk or cow's milk is your option. A baby of 18 maths should have 4 to 5 meals per day (half bowl each serving). Fru ... Read More

My baby is now 1 year old may i know which cows milk to give ...can we give her pediasure ,boost or horlicks , white bread please suggest me guide me what should i give to my baby...

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Boiled Pasteurised cow milk you can give For details pls opt for video call consultation with us ... Read More

For 6 months baby, what all the food should be given as mothers milk is not sufficient, list of food to be given in cold climate

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Complementary feeding to be started after completing 6months .u can start with single feed and increase as needed.and nothing as such restrictions needed for climate based ... Read More

Hi, My baby is 1.5years old, I am breastfeeding Mother, also giving aavin milk morning and night time, May i add some powder with that milk, Please recommend any powder to add in milk, Example Junior Horlicks.

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Powders like junior Horlicks are not recommended below 2 years of age. They are also not needed. Continue breastfeeding till 2 years at least as it provides immunity against illness. Give a variety of ... Read More

If we have some pimples or acne on face so on that time we can drink milk or not?can u tell us please

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No..Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatme ... Read More

My baby doesn't drink milk. I tried 2 to 3 formula milk changes to him, but she doesn't like milk at all. I tried similac , Dexolac , Lactogen. But she does not drink the any formula or cow milk . She likes only drink breast milk. If you give any milk then she cries. I am very upset and about to turn 6 months old, but she depends only on my

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Avoid cows milk till 1 year of age. Breast milk to be continued till 2 years of age as it's very beneficial to the baby. As baby is 6 months old now, you can start weaning foods like dal rice, khichdi ... Read More

My son is 5 month old and from some days He is not taking milk properly he is on breastfeeding only. when he sleeps then he takes milk and only 3 to4 min.

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Needs detailed information and examination ... Read More

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