Health Q&A
Is it autism

My son is 2 years and 6 months old he used to speak only some little words and can't be built in the sentence of three to four words too but he understands us and used to make eye contact and smile to others. When we call him with his name he used to answer sometimes and sometimes not. And he used to sing some rhymes and numbers with his little words, he used wishes and smiles to all his known neighbors and family members . He is not always responding and answering when we called him and asked something he already knew Is it autism. What is autism ? If yes, how can we help him to overcome this. Is there any cure for it and does it seriously need attention. help me out

Daughter has fever

My 5 months daughter has fever from 2 days right after 10 weeks vaccination. Weight is 4.7Kg Doctor said it's due to infection and started with below medicines. 1. Dolo drops 2. Maxclov drops 3. Kofarest PD drops Please tell me how long it will take for her to get normal.

Baby sleeping during breastfeeding

Hello...my baby is 14 weeks old... his birth weight was 3.12kg and current weight is 6.107kg..he started to sleep while breastfeeding... previously he was not like this...but for a week or so...he is doing like this...each time he only drinks for 5-10mins max combined both breast and started to sleep ...I couldn't wake him up from the sleep...he wakes up after 1 hour but taking feed only between 2-3 hours...what to do I am very afraid that he is not getting enough milk..

How many meals per day for 8month

Good evening doctor , my daughter is now 8months old may i know how many meals we should give per day also shes not eating properly from past one week one meal also we stopped zincovit after 6th month only giving vitamin d3 drops thank you please help

Bathe newborn

Newborn to be given water bath or sponge bath. Please tell me baby bathing procedure after birth. Is massaging with oil important

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