Paediatric & Family Counselling

Health Q&A
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.

Coriminic Syrup 5ml overdose ???

I gave my son 5 ml of Coriminic Syrup in one dose. He is 2 yrs old n 10.3 kgs weight  and doctor prescribed this medicine but i forgot the dose and i gave him 5 ml he has cold sneezing n runny nose. I m very much worried is the dose ok ? pls reply pls

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?

DDH open reduction , adductor tenotomy

My daughter was diagnosed with DDH. She underwent open reduction surgery and was immobilIzed for 6 weeks using hip SPica. Now her SPica is removed and it's been 50 days after her surgery she is still on bed. We had Xray 20 days after surgery and one after SPica removal both looks good as per doctor. My daughter is still on bed. she is moving her right leg fully but left leg is little slow. She is not showing much activity with this leg, it's kinda stiff. Also, she is not able to sit and walk now. Previously she used to sit and walk by herself. Can anyone tell me the schedule when she will fully recover? What care to take after SPica removal ?

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

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 ...

Five Signs!is Your Baby Showing These Warning Signs?

Title: Common Baby Symptoms: When Should Parents Consult a pediatrician Pediatrician?Babies go through many changes in the first year of life. Small issues like mild cold, occasional crying, or temporary changes in feeding are common. However, there are certain situations where parents should not ...

Why Do Children Get Nosebleeds Frequently?

Seeing blood from the nose can frighten parents, but many childhood nosebleeds are harmless.Common causes:Nose picking  Dry weather or excessive fan/AC exposure  Allergies  Frequent cold and sneezing  Minor ...

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 ...

Does Poor Eating Mean My Child Is Weak?

One of the most common concerns in pediatric OPD is “Doctor, my child does not eat properly.”In many cases, the child is actually growing normally.Children between 2–6 years commonly become picky eaters because growth rate slows compared to infancy. Appetite naturally ...

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