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Can baby powder cause uti

Recently I came across an article which says Johnson Baby Powder causes & has caused cancer among many women. I also read that there are chances Talcum powder causes cancer. Is it true? If yes then what is the best substitute of talcum powder? And does makeup face powders also have the same side effects?

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No their is no such relation with cancer . Please avoid false rumors . ...  Read More

Can a person get UTI if he or she reduces the daily water intake? Why do doctors suggest that drinking water can prevent the UTI which is caused by E coli bacteria.

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Yes fluid intake is effective in preventing UTI. Also some other life style modifications are essential ...  Read More

I have two month old baby. Can we use baby powder? If it is not please tell me what we use instead of this?

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Baby powder not recommended Coconut oil massage advised ...  Read More

Hi I have a 3 month old male baby Which powder is best for him? Talcum powder or Arrowroot powder. Please suggest me what I have to use for him

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Hello Don’t not use any powder By an use lotion if necessary Ty ...  Read More

Should powder be avoided for babies? Please advise. As I was not normal post my delivery, my elders used to apply baby powder to my baby.

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Baby powder not recommended, don’t use , No benefits except harm ...  Read More

Hi i am taking moringa powder daily 1ps morning when i take my stomach feels discomfort is moringa powder cause gartrities i am in NSAID medication i can take this powder

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Actually gas will be relieved, but not gastritis.stop the moringapowder for few days and observe . Gastritis will be due to the NSAID . ...  Read More

Which body powder can be used for a baby with 1+ month old?

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Greetings usually powders are not Advisable. ...  Read More

My baby is 3months old and my doctor said not to use baby powder. But my mom always insists to use baby powder for underarms and back so that it observes moisture after bath. Is it not a problem to apply baby powder for underarms and back???

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No problem for back and under arms ...  Read More

Am having nutrition protein powder..no sugar contain also...but can protein powder cause acne problem really?

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Hello user Consult us directly thru the link below. As need to know in detail about protein powder. ...  Read More

Whey Protein powder causes hairloss alone or if powder is mixed with creatine, can we consume protein powder without or little excersice. Of if it triggers hairloss what is alternative

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Usually won't..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with UTI and have been undergoing treatment for the same. I would like to avail a work from home as I feel under confident to travel to my workplace which is around 65kms from my home. Can someone please get me an excpetion letter for availing work from home for 1 month. Most of the time I end up holding urine as I travel by b

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This is culture sensitivity report, to which antibiotics ur resistance to, and who is the idiot doctor who will give you work from home for 1 months . ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My baby girl is 19 months old and last week she had UTI and her CRP levels wer v high like 78. She was given antibiotics via IV and after 5 days of IV her CRP level reduced to 22. My doctor suggested to do urine culture after 3 days of stopping antibiotics which i am ok, but she also suggested for ultra sound for kidneys. Is this necess

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

Hello, My son has been diagnosed with UTI since 15 days. URINE CULTURE report shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa. So doctor prescribed Amikacin 100mg IV for 4 days along with Zanocin 50 and KUB scan. The scan report only shows the concern of the thickened bladder wall of 6mm and rest are normal. Also advised for CBC and Urea/Creatinine test. My question.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PA ...  Read More

My son just crossed 6th month. He is on combination feed until now with breast milk and NAN PRO stage 1 formula. But from 3 month his stool is green in color and from past 1 month he is on more formula milk and stool is more darker green looks like greyish green. My milk supply is also reduced a lot. So we are thinking to change the formula eithe

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Try Similac Total Comfort stage 2 - it's easy to digest ...  Read More

My baby has uti last week. urine analysis test shows plenty of pus cells present in urine. We have taken scan as per doc advice. Scan report came normal. Our pediatrician refers antibiotic Mahacef For 15 Days. But pharmacy person told antibiotic commonly not advised For more than 10 Days. Whether can we give antibiotic for 15 Days to baby.

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Greetings yes can be given for 2 weeks in case severe infection ...  Read More

We did a urine test for our 4 month old baby, urine culture test and stool test based on doctor advise. Attached the report below. Baby was having paused urination. Seen blood strain in stool. No fever at all. Taking feed properly atleast. Doctor has given taxim o forte dry syrup. Is this a rare bacteria, i did not see any information on this

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Greetings don't taxim is sensitive to the organism,this bacterial is not usually seen in urine culture, repeat sample of possible ...  Read More

My 2.5 year baby might have inhaled Himalaya baby powder while she applied too much powder on all over her face on 18th July night. I Washed her face and nose with water and even gave saline drops as she had nose blocked already before this incident.But since yesterday, she is having coughing.Please suggest.

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Dear parents Consult a paediatrician nearby to Get examine the kid throat and chest for any adverse symptoms of Powder inhalation. ...  Read More

Does breastfeeding cause cavities in babies? I'm that case fluoride treatment works? Can I breastfeed my baby at nights after fluoride treatment ? Will it work?

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Hello Breast-feeding at night might increase the cavities. Try to avoid feeding at night. ...  Read More

Is it safe to use sebamed powder n cream on new born baby?

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Use after umbilical cord fall ...  Read More

I have UTI Symptoms Tingling while peeing Cloudy urine No other pains Not yet taking any medicine for UTI I am planning for baby and I am in 31 day cycle now. Will taking any medicine for UTI affect my pregnancy if tested positive?

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Connect ...  Read More

Baby is 8month he accidentally swallowed baby Himalaya baby powder while playing with it, he coughed and now he is playing what should I do please help

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Wait and watch Nothing will happen ...  Read More

Baby recently suffering from UTI...now his symptoms are reducing...he is on antibiotics for 14 days...we are doing USG ...CBC..all are normal...Does baby need circumcision....we cannot open that place.. little bit can open when we pull the skin...there is also many white patches under his forskin...but he doesn't allow us to touch....what to do....

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Till 5 years it is normal If repeated UTI happens then do circumcision ...  Read More

Baby is currently suffering from UTI...I see some white white things under his forskin...is this the reason for uti ??? We are doing USG..but report is normal...

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No not the reason White part ...  Read More

Baby was identified with enterococcus faecail in urine...then antibiotics was given..that time again we repeat culture after 9 days this bacteria was not there ..there is another new bacteria called klebesiella spp...now he is on antibiotics cifixime...does he cure completely??? We are doing USG...CBC...all are normal...does he completely cure afte

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This requires proper care Do culture report at proper lab Colect sample in proper way too ...  Read More

Baby is suffering from frequent UTI with in 20 days...but all reports are normal...now he is on antibiotics according to culture report...I attached all his report..

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Information provided is incomplete to comment about anything. ...  Read More

How to know Which IV is workable for uti ?? Is there any single iv medicine which work on all bacteria which causing UTI ??? Or iv determine by culture and sensitivity report...

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Greetings it depend on culture sensitivity ...  Read More

Baby is 1 and half year old..he is having UTI 2 times with two different bacteria within 15 days...we are doing USG ..but USG show normal...why this happen again and again..now he is on antibiotics and alkasol syrup..but still now complaining about pain occasionally... occasionally he is doing potty and that touch his penis...is this the reason???

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Should do repeat urine culture ...  Read More

Baby is 1 and half year old...he is suffering from UTI from last 14 days...but no relief...again detected another bacteria..er are doing USG..USG is notmal....I attached all the report... suggest medicine..I am doing culture and sensitivity test from 2 lab... cifixime is intermediate in one report..and cifixime sensitive in one report...

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Baby is 1 and half year old...he is suffering from UTI .. PEDIATRICIAN SUGGEST TO DO USG...ALL SHOW NORMAL..BUT LUMPH NODES ARE PRESENT...is this normal?? I am attaching the report...

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Normal ...  Read More

Baby is 1 and half year old..he is suffering from UTI from last 9 days...he is on antibiotics for 15 days...but I think antibiotics doesn't work because till now he feeling pain occasionally...he had no birth defects as we doing USG when he was 12 days old..I attached the report... suggest

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UTI means confirmed by urine routine and culture. If yes, then need to give iv antibiotics. If no, then the child needs reassessment ...  Read More

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