Soft spot on right side of baby head
My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have a soft spot in front of the head.
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Fever in 4 month old
Hey, my 4 month old child has fever. I checked the temperature and the thermometer showed 100.1 F to 98.3 F in the evening. I gave medomol drops once in the afternoon and once in the evening, for the fever to subside but it is coming back again. Baby is feeling very tired and sleeping unusually most of the time and he is very cranky since morning. Can someone please help me in this situation?
Thrombophob ointment applied
Thrombophob ointment I have applied to my 45 days old daughter after her 1st dtap vaccination where the pediatrician said you can apply after asking so, I applied now I am worrying after reading certain blog that it shouldn't b applied what can I do I am worrying about this
Child vaccination
My child of 4 months had vaccination of his 3rd months. He is getting fever again and again. I have given pcm drops 4 hours before now again he is getting warm and I think 6 hours gap is must for next dose.
Mucolite syruo dose
Hi Doctor, for my 3 nd half years old son weighing 13 lgs Dr.prescribed some dose in ml. However i am notbable to understand the ml and how many times a day. Can you please help me out with it. Attaches is the precription screenshot as well. Help me with how much ml and how many times a day.
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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 (Medical Education, Medical degree, DO)
55 years experience
Lorna F Donovan Md
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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 (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 (Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Class of 1980)
46 years experience
Eastland Primary Care
Columbus 43232, COLUMBUS
