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My baby girl is 4 months old and while putting her hands in mouth, she is eating her own hair. I clean her hands frequently but can see some hair in potty. Also, she is crying alot while peeing and passing gas. She passes stool in 3-4 days Are both related ? How concerning it is ?

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

One day I feel baby movements and other day I don't feel any . Is it normal . I am 4 months pregnant

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Hi. The fetal movements are not felt till 20 to 22 weeks in first preg and 18 to 20 weeks in 2 preg . What you are probably feeling is bowel movements . So donot worry . After 1 more month only you w ...  Read More

My 4 months old baby is having a nasal congestion due to which she is not able to sleep. Please advise the solution or home remedies so that the problem can be resolved

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Give Nasoclear nasal drops 1 drop 4 times a day. Also Sinarest oral drops 0.3ml thrice a day for 3 days. Contact again if not better ...  Read More

Hello doctor my baby was 4 months as his teeth is coming his always he chew his hands he rubs his gums and always feel irritated what should we do please suggest something

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Nothing to worry.give him something soft to chew and massage his gums twice daily.keep his mouth clean by rinsing with water or by giving water to drink after every food. ...  Read More

Hi, My baby girl is about 4 months. In recent vaccine she doesn't got the OPV. Is it OK??

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No issues go for next time .. ...  Read More

My 4 months baby got cold through me , which medicine should i give her, she is not having running nose, but her nose is blocked.

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Nasivion -s nasal drops, use a room humidifier or vaporizer ...  Read More

My baby urinate very often around 15 times a day. She is 4 months old. Is it normal or any complications are there ?

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Normal ...  Read More

Can I introduce food to my baby like ragi sari or apple puree to my 4 months baby. He is not on breast milk now. So along with formula, can I start giving him food. If can give, what can I give him.

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No not atall "Oh !My Baby Turned 6 Months What Next ?" by Dr.Harit Bansal - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/oh-my-baby-turned-6-months-what-next-38327/post ...  Read More

Is z and d drops and zn 20 is same my doctor suggested to use zn 20 what to use please suggest me for my 4 months baby diarrhea

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Z&D drops 1 ml per day. ...  Read More

Dr my baby is 4 months old when can I start solid food and from when can I give buffalo milk or packet milk

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You should start with semisolid food after completion of 6 months only ...  Read More

Male 26 years old 64 kg weight, height 174 cm Suffering from nose bleeding occassionally from last 6 months took antibiotics treatment shown to ENT specialist, still no relief. Everytime some hard material is deposited inside nose , after removing that hard material getting nose bleed Pls suggest permanent treatment

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Further evaluation needed Nasal douching recommended ...  Read More

I had a C-section 4 months ago and am exclusively breastfeeding. My period returned at 2 months postpartum with a 35-day gap between the first two cycles. However, it has now been 40 days since my last period and I haven't started bleeding yet. My baby recently started sleeping a 4 to 5-hour stretch at night. I am not experiencing any pain, cramps,

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Two periods followed by a 40-day gap while you're exclusively breastfeeding is a very normal pattern, not something going wrong. ...  Read More

Vitanova D3 drop & wonfit DHA drop how to use for 7 months 10 days Baby?? And Should I feed my baby homemade food since he is seven months old? What to eat?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( ...  Read More

Thyroid tests of baby 1. After 48 hrs of birth Age: 2 days TSH=14.64 Chemiluminescence method, serum 2. Age: 10 days Free T4= 2.14 TSH= 12.40 3. Age: 25 days T4=8.3 TSH = 9.93 4. Age: 4 month 9 days. done today Free T4=1.22 TSH= 5.410 Is it normal ? Will it get fine on its own or medication requ

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Reports are normal Breastfeeding will be the main food till 6 months Repeated testing not needed every 10 days Repeat tests after 2 months ...  Read More

Baby of 4 months 4 days. Not doing poop for 8 days. Is this normal? What can be the cause? Baby on combination feed, mothers milk and then formula 60 ml Nestle Excella pro at a gap of 2 hrs. As mothers milk production is not enough. Should we change the formula feed? Urine is normal Farting with smelly gas Weight 7 kg 2"1'

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Greetings An 8-day stool gap is atypical for mixed-fed infants. Formula-fed babies usually pass stool every few days. Normal urine indicates hydration, but assessment is needed. Do not change formula ...  Read More

Baby of 4 months 3 days, is on mixed feed both breast milk and formula milk (Nestle Excella pro) since birth. Formula 30 ml twice or thrice and rest breast milk in his first month. Now at 4 months age, takes 60ml formula and after 2 hrs takes breast milk around 40 ml, then again after 2 hrs 60 ml formula milk . As my milk production is low, max 4

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His feeding and weight gain are appropriate for age. Since you are giving mixed feeds the formula should be given as per instructions on the pack diluted with accurate amount of water.Few Babies can g ...  Read More

Having Diastesis Recti 3 finger wide, 2 finger mark depth. My body structure is thin and muscular but having big belly. The Belly still looks like 5-6 months pregnant. Age 32 yrs, height -160 cm, Weight 58 kgs, Slim body with no other medical history / disease/ allergy. All good. 1. What exercises, food, other things to follow to reduce belly a

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Kindly connect for prescription ...  Read More

Main Problem : absent periods for 4 months with irregular spotting LMP: March 27 (7 days, normal flow). April & May: No period. Intermittent light to moderate brown discharge. June, July & August 3 today : No period. Scanty to moderate white discharge. Have a history of irregular period cycle but 4 months miss period first time faced in my

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You need investigations to find out the reason for this less flow Start exercising if you are on the higher side of the BMI Get an ultrasound done to rule out pcos Get your thyroid and prolactin lev ...  Read More

My 4 months old baby boy is making grunting noises while awake some times while playing or feeding, sometimes stretching his body while making that noise. He is active and gaining his weight properly, currently weighing 6.2 kg. Is it normal or is there any problem?

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Hii. Since when he is making these noises? As per your description, these seems normal but I will be able to comment on these noises better only after examination and seeing video recording. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, Please can you help .my baby is 10 months old and since he is turned 9 months old he has stopped taking much solid form food before he used to eat khichdi, vegetable puree,rawa kheer, homemade Cerelac now he doesn't eat anything much just two to three bites of chapati or rice n he eats biscuits I knoe it's allowed i give him nutri ch

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Greetings Sudden food refusal at this age can be consistent with standard developmental shifts, teething discomfort, or an emerging desire for feeding independence. Since the baby is active, playful, ...  Read More

Pregnancy of 4 months, regular constipation, vomiting, weight loss, weakness, acidity, stomachache, dizziness , no lactose intake, vegetarian

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Consult please ...  Read More

My boy is almost 1 yr..bw 2.4 kg...now 7.1 kg only...he dont want to eat anything..not opeming his mouth for any solid food. He barely eats 1 to 3 bites of pankake makhana fruit that too on its own.. It cant feed him...he is only taking breast milk...plz advise how to make him eat and gain weight...otherwise he is a tive abd acheiving milestones

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Give 3 times meals a day Baby should take meals with parents gives better encouragement No frequent meals Give fruits in between or juices ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months and 6 days old. Can we let her eat salted and spicy food in Annprashan??? Can we give salt to this age baby?

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For a 4-month-old baby, even during an Annaprashan ceremony, it’s not recommended to give salted or spicy food. It is recommended to start solids around 6 months. No added salt should be given b ...  Read More

Hi docs, need help! My 16m old is on ebf. Now a days she is not eating anything. Doesn’t open her mouth. I keep feeding her different different thing. She doesn’t eat. If I show her some screen she will hv a few bites else nothing at all. All day she is asking for my milk. She is very very cranky. I m always in kitchen, making something for her el

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This is quite common. This is a phase they go through of not eating. She will be ok after some time. We must know her weight, height, head size and overall development. No need to worry usually. The c ...  Read More

My 11 month old dont want yo eat anything...his weight is too low...he is not all interested in solids...earlier he was eating somehow but now totally not intrrested...bw 2.4 kg...now artound 7.1 kg. Can i add simly mct oil to his diet...is yes tell me the quantity.

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Your baby has low weight and poor solid intake, so focus should be on frequent, energy-dense feeds (khichdi with ghee, dal-rice, banana, potato, curd) along with continued breastfeeding/formula. MCT o ...  Read More

Baby has fever since 4 days which range from 101 to 99 , has also cold and sneezing from 3 days, I am giving paracetamol and ibuprofen from 4 days the fever goes down and comes back every 6 to 8 hour( Baby is also sheeting) , please help this is concerning.

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Viral illnesses may take upto 5-7 days Watch for red flags ...  Read More

Dolo paediatrician and Nazopar-s are safe for my 2 and half months baby? What right dose of dolo drops for paediatrician we can give?

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Usually giving any medicine without any complaints is not advisable And doses for child is according to weight of child not the age if u tell me the complaints and weight i might able help you .... Pl ...  Read More

Vomtings since 4 months . He is not feeling well . He admitted in hospital for 11 days. Every test was done but they didn't recognise any disease still his problem not cleared

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Gastric erosions are present in endoscopy. To start treatment for that. Most probably RUT also maybe positive. Further evaluation and treatment to be started . Consult a general surgeon ...  Read More

Hii doctor.. my 4 month female baby suddenly developed rashes on forehead & it it increased more in one day. Is it chickenpox or measles..? We are worried so plz suggest treatment & medicines & how long it stays & wat to do next & precautions..? Iam attaching photos for ur reference so plz go through that...thank u ..

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Please do video consultation ...  Read More

I am experiencing this problem for the last 4 months. Every month, it is continuing for 8-9 days with heavy bleeding. I am having no medication right now and experiencing normal cramps during the periods duration. Kindly help regarding this.

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You need to do a hormone evaluation and a ultrasound scan.Connect for consultation ...  Read More

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