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Fever + runny nose + hoarse voice

My baby is 11.5 months old, weighs ~8.6 kg. Fever around 38°C, which comes down after paracetamol but returns after its effect wears off. Baby has a runny nose and initially had 3–4 loose stools, but stools are now normal. Since yesterday, the baby's cry has become hoarse and there is mild “kharr-kharr” noisy breathing even during sleep. Baby is feeding and urinating normally. Please advise whether this is likely a viral infection, laryngitis/croup, or something else, and what treatment is needed. Is Solvin Cold safe at this age?

Changed medicines for high fever 103.6

Hello Doctor, my daughter Jannat is 1 year 10 months old and weighs around 10 kg. She developed fever, initially around 100.8°F, so I was giving Calpol. Her fever increased to 103.5°F, so I consulted her doctor again. He asked me to stop Calpol and changed her medicines. Earlier, she was treated with Meftal P, Ventimox-CV (antibiotic) and cough syrup. Now the doctor has prescribed Patmox (antibiotic), Sypara and Novrex-LS (cough syrup). He also gave a medicine/pill through the rectal area due to the high fever. Could you please confirm whether Patmox is safe, considering she recently had Ventimox-CV, and whether it is necessary? Is the rectal medicine safe? Since her fever reached 103.5°F, does she need any blood, urine or other tests?

7 months Flat head baby

I recently asked for my baby who has plagioschphaly, please have a look at the pictures, I am trying to reposition him as much as I can while sleeping and also giving him tummy time when he is awake.

Colic pain with Constipation

3 months baby boy crying while passing gas and not passing stool till 7 days after 7 days he is crying and uncomfortable so we adopt push method in anus then he passes stool. Pushing finger in anus in multiple times turns red. Any safe suggestions and medications for treatment while he is crying due to non pass of stool???

Reddish colour stool and urine

Hi Dr., My 5 year old daughter had 1 bowl of red dragon fruit and beetroot paratha yesterday morning and today she passed reddish colour stool and urine.its already been 24 hrs after having them.Is it something to worry about or it's because of this fruit.She is active, drinking and eating well.

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