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My 2.5 months old baby girl is rubbing her eyes continuously. I don't know the reason for this sometimes she is rubbing hardly.. How to avoid this? Will this lead to any serious issues?

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Can use refresh tear drops 3 times a day Is there any redness in eyes?? ...  Read More

Baby rubbing ankles when she is crying and at excitement ,is it ok . She have crossed all milestones till now

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It is ok ...  Read More

Habit is made to rub the teeth by tongue due to which my mother is not able to sleep. Also many times her tongue get cut.

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These could be tics or parkinsonian tremors. Definitely rule out if she is having any seizures since you've mentioned presence of tongue bite. She will need medications to control tremors. ...  Read More

Hello Drs, We have noticed our 7.5 month Baby boy Rubbing eyes too often. Is it related to teething ? His bottom two teeth has come but upper teeth not yet come. Any precautions we should keep?

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If it is too often, please get a check up done. It is quite common but may be related to foreign bodies in the eye, allergies, dry eyes or infection. usually nothing to worry about ...  Read More

My baby is 1 and half month old...while putting him to sleep...he is constantly rubbing his eyes and nose and making himself awake...he wants to feed for every hour...with that he is having indigestion

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His sleep is disturbed due to indigestion. Give colicaid drops 5 drops thrice a day for 3 days. Contact again if needed ...  Read More

Hi, My 1.5 yr baby boy atleast twice a day rubbing under his scrotum. Sometimes beating under scrotum. Is he feeling discomfort or trying to explore his body part. I am not able to predict. Sometimes after rubbing, he is crying. Is this something serious. I don't see any swelling.

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It's normal ...  Read More

Baby keeps rubbing left feet i have attached picture of her skin condition.... she has been scratching left feet from 1 month...

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Hi there Looks like some allergic skin condition, possibility of Dermatitis, Use - Elocom Skin Oint , twice daily for 5 days. Use small quantity each time. ...  Read More

I'm having bleeding gums and ulcers on my tongue they really hurt very badly.what is this condition may be called?plz advice doctor..

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Hi! Bleeding gums is a sign of gum infection(periodontitis) regular deep cleaning by dentist n maintaining good oral hygiene can help. Ulcers can be due to various reasons most common is stress n vita ...  Read More

Hello..I have blackish discoloration on my tongue and one side of gums since almost 2 years...no pain or difficulties..so is it normal or serious..and is it possible that this discoloration will disappear?plz suggest

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Plz share a picture ...  Read More

My 4 months baby rubbing his eyes always. Is this common Doctor? Using "Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution IP Zenflox eye/ear drops" as per pediatrics suggestion due to water coming from babies eyes.

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It can be nasolacrimal duct blockage. You can refer to this video link https://youtu.be/aPXlJgZSDbA ...  Read More

Sir/Madam, my daughter is 4.5 years old and weighs 16 kg. She had fever, and during the fever she developed inflamed, painful white patches/sores on her tongue and yellow/white patches on her gums.she complains burning sensation in her throat. The mouth pain is severe and she is unable to eat solid food due to pain. She is taking fluids but eating

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This appears to be viral infection , common in children. Antibiotics are usually not needed. Give plenty of fluids, soft foods, and paracetamol for pain and fever. Avoid spicy or acidic foods and mai ...  Read More

Sir, my daughter is of 4.5 yrs old and 16 kg of weight. She had fever, and during the fever she developed inflammed ,painful white patches on her tongue and yellow /white patches gums. The fever is gone now,but mouth pain is severe and she cannot eat solid food due to pain.What should we do? Please check the photos of the infected area attached he

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Greetings look's like dental abscess kindly consult doctor ...  Read More

Doctor, I’ve noticed that my baby frequently sticks out his tongue ,thinking baby is hungry and when i feed , vomits all the milk he has just fed. Most of the time baby sticks out the tongue even immediately after the feed. Is this normal, or could it be a sign of reflux or something else?

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Sucking ...  Read More

Helo doctor i have been facing white tongue issue since october 2024 its been soo long its not going i have had unprotected sex in september 2024 from october ending i am having white tongue which is creamy and have bad breathe with bleeding gums and irritation in mouth i couldnt eat properly i feel week i feel fatigue my sleep has increased its li

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When should I start cleaning my baby's tongue? Should I wait till 6 months or I can clean it right after my baby is born??

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Baby's tongue is more sensitive when compared to adults. Use of tongue cleaners in not recommended in 6months old baby. Mostly the whitish colour seen on the surface of babys tongue is due to colour ...  Read More

M noticing from last few days my 4.5 months old baby has started sticking his tongue out .. Is it a normal behaviour??

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It's normal ...  Read More

My baby boy is 1 and half months old.. today he started sticking his tongue in and out continuously.. and frequently too.. no hungry though.. what could be the reason ??

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Normal reflex ...  Read More

My baby is 28 days old. He sticks out tongue often. His weight is 4 kg, feeding is good, and he is active too. But I am concerned whether it's normal to stick out tongue?

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If no other abnormal repetitive movements nothing to worry ...  Read More

Having wound in tongue,gums and also on the side of the mouth.Despite salt water gargle and OTC medicines it is not cured.

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Share the photo for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hello docs my baby is 14 months old...from last one week she is sticking her tongue out from right side...wt cn b the issue...is it normal...

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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

Hi doctor, my baby is 2.5 month old. His lower gums are black. Is it normal? Please guide. Do we need to clean everyday?

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It's normal ...  Read More

My baby who is 4 month old his tip of the tongue is red... What could be the cause .. should I worry... He is not having his feed properly too

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Have fever ? ...  Read More

My baby girl who is 3 month old twisting her tongue is it normal I noticed it few days back when she was looking at me

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It's normal ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My son's age is 18 months. From 6 months he's rubbing his ears some times it even smells. What's the problem? Please suggest.

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Visit ent specialist ...  Read More

My baby is 10/ months old ... She sticks out her tongue always...in different directions... Is it normal...

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Yes it's a common habit at this age. It should go away in a couple of months. No need to worry. But better to get a check up by a pediatrician ...  Read More

My baby age below 2 years and her tongue become blackish on today morning. Pls let me know how it will how resolve from this problem

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Due to iron syrup .. no need to worry ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 13 months old she is not at all eating and also if I try so much she is eating by keeping the tongue upside and not much food is going inside. What to do

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

My 2 and half month baby had cough for which she is on maxtra drops and ascoril since 6 days She is constantly rubbing her eyes and nose uncontrollably what to do?

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This is common with cold and cough. Instil saline nasal drops also like nasomist nasal drops 1 drops thrice a day in both nostrils. If eyes are becoming red, consult an eye specialist ...  Read More

My 2 and half month old baby keeps rubbing her eyes ..she had urti for which she is getting treatment

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Mostly allergy. If redness is more after rubbing eyes we can start on anti-allergic eye drops. ...  Read More

Hi.. my baby s 6month old n on ebf.. her tongue tip is becoming red.. but she s fine.. no signs of pain or irritation.. attaching pic.. is this something to be worried about?

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Hello ! Don’t worry . It will go with age ...  Read More

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