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Health Q&A
Iron deficiency

My son is 3yrs 5months, he is anemic due to iron deficiency. I have started giving him Amla, beetroot and carrot juice 100ml every morning on an empty stomach. Will it help with no side effects.. apart from this I also give him chicken or mutton liver weekly twice. Please advise about this juice I am not sure of making this a daily routine.

4 month peeing a lot

Hi, my baby boy is 4 months old, weighs 7.5kg, 65 cm. (birth weight:3.25 kg, 50 cm height). His urine frequency is very high. He passes stools 1-2 times a day, but pees almost 20 times in a day. Usually after feeds he pees every 10 -15 mins. Is this normal? Should I be worried ? Kindly advise. FYI, He is mostly on formula feed. Thanks

EBF baby +ve Reducing Substance Stool

My baby has suddenly started passing stool 6–7+ times a day and its been more than 2 weeks. Stool test shows pH 6 (acidic) and reducing substances - present. He is 4.5 month old and on exclusively breastfed. Doctor has suggested introducing formula milk, but I’m considering taking a second opinion first.

New born baby

My baby is 5 weeks old. He is grunting all day unable to sleep. His face turns red and cries all time passing gas . Cannot see him suffer. He only sleeps in arms all day and night. We tried many times to place him in crib or bed he doesn't sleep at all. This all happening because of continue grunting, farting, struggling 24hrs . Not sure what is the solution. How to stop his pain.

Vomiting and mild fever

My 14 month old baby had cold and cough. I used to give him mucolite drop and montair lc syrup. But yesterday I gave him amrox ls syrup. And also we traveled from home town to benglore 2 days back. After giving amrox ls syrup 1 hr later he vomited once and then after that when ever he eats or brestfeed he is vomiting. So I gave him domstal baby drop now vomiting is stoped but he has mild fever first it was 99.3 so I gave paracetamol then after 6 hr temperature is 99.7 so I again gave paracetamol. I don't understand what is happening is it about to worry? Is it necessary to go to doctor and when?

Health Feed
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 ...

Why Is My Child’s Cough Worse at Night?

Night-time cough in children can happen due to multiple reasons and does not always mean chest infection.Common causes include:Viral cough  Allergy  Post-nasal drip  Dust exposure  Asthma tendency  Enlarged ...

Is Your Child Eating Less? When Should Parents Worry?

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Why Do Children Get Recurrent Cough and Cold?

Many children suffer from repeated cough and cold, especially after starting school.A normal child may get:6–8 viral infections per yearMore infections during monsoon and winterFrequent symptoms after school exposureThis does not always mean ...

"Just 10 More Minutes" — Why That Small Habit May Be Adding Up to Something Bigger

A honest, no-judgment conversation about screens and your little one's brain.I want to start by saying this: you are not a bad parent for handing your child a phone. Every parent I meet in my clinic has done it — including me. Screens are everywhere, kids are drawn to them, and ...

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