Health Q&A
How do I wean breastfeeding

How do I wean a 20-month-old child off breastfeeding?He is breastfeeding to fall asleep. And He wakes up every half hour, whether it is day or night. Please help me

Fever fluctuations

My child is four year old. He has cough and he is having little bit temperature which is continuously fluctuating in if I check once it will show 100.3 degree Celsius and immediately I if I reset it or if I change the thermometer and check it will show 99.5°c should I give paracetamol to him or I should not give it please suggest and why it is happening please tell me?

Food refuses

My 8.5month old baby refuses every food and she is under weight (6.3kg at 7month) already tried several flavours, textures, methods. I am totally frustrated and facing ppd. If she is very hungry, she will take max 4-5 very small spoons, but thats it. I'm not able to take it. Please help me doctors what should I do. Tell me a process to feed her.

Flu vaccine after fever

My Daughter is getting a fever and continuous fever from lastt two days after she had a vaccination for the flu.

Newborn Care Questions

Hello Doctors, We have a few questions regarding the care of our 11-day-old newborn: Scalp: There is some dirt/build-up on his scalp. How should we clean it, and what should we use? Stool and urine: How many times a day is it normal for a newborn to pass stool and urine? Umbilical cord: His umbilical cord has fallen off. How should we clean and care for the navel area, and how should we keep it clean? Bathing: When can we start giving our newborn a proper bath? Oil massage: When can we start oil massage, and is there any particular type of oil that you recommend? Thank you.

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When Should You Worry About Your Child's Fever?

Fever is the most common reason parents bring their child to see me. It is also the most misunderstood.Almost every parent who walks into my clinic with a feverish child asks some version of the same question: is this dangerous? The answer, in the large majority of cases, is no. But knowing ...

A 12 Year-Old's Vision Problem Revealed a Surprising Cause: Frequent Eye Rubbing

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The Diabetic Foot: A Comprehensive Guide to Complications, Management, and Prevention

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Necrotizing Fasciitis

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