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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My baby is 4 month old and she has excessive hairless is this normal or need any treatment please suggest

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Contact on practo ...  Read More

Hi, my son is now 11 months His birth weight was 3.46 kg and now he is just 8kg He will not triple his birth weight by one year He will reject solids, I need to carry him distract and feed him. Recently he is spitting out food wnever I try to feed him I have tried to reduce his formula intake to 400ml still no use He will never show hunger cues

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Let him self feeds.introduce different textures ,tastes and try to find out what he is comfortable with.do not distract while feeding ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 months old she coughs only when she is awake from 3 days please tell us what can I do ,Can I use antibiotics ?

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

I Am 4 months pregnant I have got small red boils with pus on my cheeks groin area and belly why is it? what is it? I have been using clocip soap from last 4 days can it be becuz of that?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My baby is 3 months old is it safe to use pacifier while baby is crying and what's the difference between honey nipple and pacifier

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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

I am 22 male. I feel very weak, hungry, and have an ability to fall after 3-4 hours of eating food. If I don’t eat during these symptoms, they keep on getting worse, and after eating something, within 20 minutes I feel normal and fully energetic. I am non-diabetic, no family history of any disease. My HbA1c is normal as well as my fasting is

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4 hourly small frequent meals ...  Read More

Hello doctor My digestion was so strong earlier but from 3-4 months it is being too weak like I get loose stool most of the time whether I eat spicy or not..I take metrogyl it gets better (sometimes not) then after sometimes it gets the same. I sometimes experience pain around my liver area for one year ,it was worse before but now it is lesser and

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Seems white colour crystals seen in baby diaper of 3 months old baby Baby seems too much distracted while feeding , removing bottle from tongue and hands laughing seeing objects , also at times yet super fussy if we force to drink even though feeding after 2-3 hours. But is active at wake windows

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Hello The white or pinkish-orange crystals in urine are often urates. In small amounts, they can be normal in newborns and infants, especially if the baby is slightly dehydrated. What to do: Ensure y ...  Read More

My 13 month baby accidentally eating clean and clear face wash some Quantity any problem please help

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Problem depends upon the amount of face wash consumed ...  Read More

Hello doctors , My baby is 14 months old he is taking formuae milk, his teeths are coming , for last few days he is not eating any food hectakes less interest bin food. Is there any syrup for this?

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It’s common for babies to eat less or refuse solids during teething. The gums can feel sore, so they prefer milk or softer textures. Don’t worry too much, this phase usually passes in a few days. Keep ...  Read More

I am 22 male i feel very weakness , hunger and ability to fall after 3-4 hours of eating food if I don't eat in these symptoms they keep on going worse and after eating something after 20 minutes I feel normal and full energetic, I am non diabetic no family history of any disease my hb1ac is normal as well as my fasting is always normal I will neve

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Please check your Vitamin D and B12 levels ...  Read More

Helo doc my baby is 18 months old.. his poop color is dark brown.. he poops 4-5 times a day generally solid poop not hard... Hez active and eating playing normally... He eats only home made food plus fruits in a whole day....Is the poop normal???

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Hello, If he is not having any other complaints such as abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting, then there is no need to worry. ...  Read More

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