Childhood Nutrition and Child Safety

Health Q&A
Throat Problem

Hi Doctors , is there any problem in my throat , any growing present , is it normal , no pain while swallowing and no fever

Weight gain issue

My baby girl age is 3momth 23days today..her birth weight is 2.55kg..now today her weight is4.5kg..is it normal?why so much less weight gain?pls help

Is Sunscreen required?

My 6 year old has started basketball classes after school. It happens from 3 pm to 4 pm (Bangalore). It's not that sunny during this time. We could see that her skin is getting tanned a little day by day. Do we have to apply Sunscreen at this age? Or can we leave it as it is?

My 2 month old baby is pooping green

My baby is showing symptoms of green poop since last 3 to 4 days Baby is fed with both mother's milk and formula Dexolac stage 1 Pls advice what needs to be done. Do the brand dexolac is good or we need to switch to other brand.

Suffering from diarrhea

My daughter is 1 year old with weight of 6.8kg. For past 2 days she is passing out greenish colored and liquidy stools. She is also refusing to eat anything that we offer. We are giving her ORS water frequently and trying to offer her plain rice but she is rejecting rice however she drinks ORS water and also sometimes feeding on mother's milk. She is crying a lot but still active. What is it that I should be doing. Are there any prescriptive medicines which will help ease my daughter's condition. We went to a paediatrician and he prescribed her antibiotics and a probiotic directly saying it is a bacterial infection. I am skeptical of his approach and am reluctant to start her on antibiotics directly. What is standard protocol in such cases. Should the doctor have prescribed zinc initially to her heal her guy lining and the next steps should be antibiotics.

Health Feed
Too Hot to Think:how Heatwaves Affect Children’s Health and Learning.

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe across many parts of the world. Children are especially vulnerable to extreme heat because their bodies do not regulate temperature as efficiently as adults. They also lose fluids more quickly and may not recognize early signs of dehydration or ...

Heat and Dehydration in Children During Summer

Summer heat can quickly lead to dehydration in children, especially during outdoor play, travel, or viral illness.Common signs of dehydration:Dry mouth  Reduced urine output  Tiredness  Irritability  Dizziness ...

Why Do Some Children Grind Their Teeth During Sleep?

Many parents notice a grinding sound from their child’s teeth during sleep and become worried.This condition is called teeth grinding or bruxism. In many children, it is temporary and improves with age.Possible reasons:Sleep pattern changes  Stress or ...

Antibiotics Are Not Needed for Every Fever

One of the biggest misconceptions is that antibiotics are required whenever a child develops fever.Most fevers in children are caused by viral infections, where antibiotics do not help.Unnecessary antibiotic use can lead to:Antibiotic resistance  Loose ...

Nebulization in Children: When Is It Actually Needed?

Many parents think nebulization is required for every cough and cold. This is not true.Nebulization is mainly helpful when there is narrowing of the airways causing:Wheezing  Fast breathing  Chest tightness  Difficulty breathing ...

Doctors
Dr. Louis Robert Polster - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Louis Robert Polster Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical School, Undergraduate, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education, Graduated) 58 years experience Eastglen Pediatrics Inc
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical Education, Medical degree, DO) 55 years experience Lorna F Donovan Md
Columbus 43230, COLUMBUS
Dr. William Joseph Barson - Pediatrician
Dr. William Joseph Barson Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, B.S., M.D., M.S.) 52 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus 43205, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady - Pediatrician
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Medical degree, DO, Post-graduate Training in Pediatrics, Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric residency - Pediatrics, Internship, Transitional Year, Pre-medical) 49 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Jose  Vargas - Pediatrician
Dr. Jose Vargas Pediatrician (Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Class of 1980) 46 years experience Eastland Primary Care
Columbus 43232, COLUMBUS