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Recently got head injury and getting symptoms of cephalic tetanus, what is the mechanism of cephalic tetanus does it attack cranial nerves and jaw muscles ? And what's its treatment and chance of treatment will be successful?

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Are you really diagnosed with tetanus? ...  Read More

Hello doctors..baby is 13 days old...Is there any homeopathy medicine for curing neonatal jundice???

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Hello, no medicine needed just show the baby early morning sun light. It will subside in 2-3 months. ...  Read More

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I'm lookin for the best paediatric hospital in Pune. Please suggest a paediatricians for neonatal jaundice for a 5 days old baby

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Its common each and every pediatrician will be expertise in treating it... Use practo to find best doctors in your city.. Regards ...  Read More

Is neonatal hepatitis curable in a 5 month old child ? If so what is in general treatment for it which is available as per medical sciences

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi , my three months old baby boy has neonatal acne, pimples appear and go, but this time there pimples marks and his cheeks have become very dry, any suggestions for acne and cream to be used?

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Neonatal acne does not require treatment. Just apply moisturiser, multiple times a day, try to use two different moisturisers and coconut oil. ...  Read More

Is skin tear caused by fingernail scratching can cause tetanus or not please tell me as soon as possible?

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Yes it can cause tetanus if nail is contaminated with soil ...  Read More

Does tetanus infection caused by human saliva also? I am worried please answer my question Thanks!!!

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Tetanus is caused in deep puncture wounds. It is not transmitted from an infected individual.Any injuries like deep puncture wound, animal bites etc can cause it ...  Read More

Do fall from bed from mothers hand in neonate group ( i.e 10 days old baby) Can have any serious injury which can be seen in life later if there is no problem or sign of injury seen at a time of accident Note Even gone for USG of head as advised by pedatrician reports are normal Any other test or treatment is needed for getting surety

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WAit n watch.. Mostly it will cause nothing. ...  Read More

I gave birth just this june 13, 2018. The baby didnt respond so they had to do cpr. Eventually showed some sign of life. To make sure that the baby is in good state, the pedia had to bring the baby in icu for further observation. He was diagnosed with neonatal cerebral depression. What is neonatal cerebral depression??

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It is a condition that occurs when the newborn baby has difficulty in taking breath sooner after birth, which in turn leads to neurological problem. It has nothing to do with depression as such. ...  Read More

Greetings of the day My baby boy is 2.5 month old ryt now and doing well.. I want to share my guilt story when my baby boy was 10 days old while trying to feed him he got slipped from feeding pillow and fall down from bed he slept at moment I consulted local pedatrician he got usg of his head done reports are normal even i consulted many doctor onl

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

I have 4-5 cactus varieties at home. If cactus spines slightly touched my skin then also tetanus is needed ? Or only if blood came then tetanus is needed?

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Connect please ...  Read More

My baby is 18 days old and she is diagnosed with Neonatal Hyperbilirunbinemia on Day 2 of life. Here is the brief history of her treatment: Day 2: Bilirubin 11.76 DSPT was done and baby was discharged on Day 3 at bilirubin level 10.53 Day 6: Bilirubin 23.08 TSPT was done in NICU. Day 7: Bilirubin 17.65 DSPT was done and baby was discharged on

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Hello It could be breast feeding jaundice (which will resolve itself ), but need to know other details regarding it such as direct bilirubin and colour of stools . You should get the baby checked by ...  Read More

Today, my hand got injured by a rusty nail and there was a little blood at the injury site. But I already had a tetanus for an injury one month ago, do I need to get another tetanus shot? Thanks in advance.

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

Baby Girl was born on 4th March. On term delivery. Birth weight 2.5 kg: she had neonatal strokeMRi said blockage in Right side brain vain. MRI Angio suggested right side vains are smaller than left side. EEG was normal at 10 days age but EEG at 5 weeks had small discharge. Gardinal(1.5 ml BD and Levera 0.5 ml BD) is prescribed by doctor. What shoul

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Sir, if I am understanding your problem correctly, there is narrowing of blood vessels of head and which lead to stroke. You wanted to know about gardinal (phenobarbitone). Can you post the MRI repor ...  Read More

Hi, I have taken a tetanus approximately 5 months back. Today I got a shallow prick from a rusted nail. Do I need to take another tetanus shot?

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Better take a shot to be safe. ...  Read More

I have had a wound caused by bike's stand and its oozing. Is tetanus necessary to have? Can it be skipped? I don't remember when was the last time I had the tetanus dose. Can it be dangerous?

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* Wound care, dressing and oral antibiotics to prevent secondary infections if the wound is dirty. * Full course of tetanus Vaccination. ...  Read More

My Child age is 26 Days. He diagnosed with Unregressed Neonatal PAH with PFO in Pediatric Echocardiography. The report is attached for reference. Please help me to understand how serious it is and what are the possible treatments.

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Nothing to worry . Feed the baby 2 hrly and watch for bluish discolouration of legs, face. See to it he gains weight adequately. ...  Read More

In how much time period tetanus infection symptoms appears.......................................................

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The Tetanus infection has an incubation period of 10 -20 days. So the symptoms should appear maximum in a month. But in case of any injury i would suggest not to wait for the symptoms and take the tet ...  Read More

My brother's newborn is just 10 days old and she is having neonatal jaundice with high bilirubin count of 15.24. Is this alarming or is this normal with newborns? What treatment do you recommend? Do we need to hospitalize her? How long it might take to come back to normal? Please advise.

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the bilirubin level is definitely on the higher side. whether to hospitalise or not depends on the baby's current weight, mother and baby's blood groups, whether this has occurred with an older sibli ...  Read More

I lost my baby when I was 8 month pregnant due to neonatal lupas.my baby had heartblock.afterthat no baby,I have pcos problem also.weight is gaining heavily.i lost my father,brother in accident this year. I lost everything in my life.stressful.i expecting baby,m hubby is very supportive .that's my strength.bt I felt heartbroken.pls help me.

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Homoeopathic medicines cure PCOS permanently.Homeopathy believes that the human body has been perfectly enabled by nature to keep itself disease free. It is only when the immunity or its own internal ...  Read More

I got tetanus injection 9 months back for an injury. I got injured again today. Do I need to get tetanus injection again?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. No you don't need it. Once taken , you wouldn't need it for 5 years. It's necessary to take if five years have elapsed. Just take care of the wound, ap ...  Read More

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