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Is soy milk safe for kids?
Soy milk and soy formula are not recommended for infants and children by the American Academy of Pediatrics because of the presence of heavy metals, Manganese and Cadmium which READ MORE
Soy milk and soy formula are not recommended for infants and children by the American Academy of Pediatrics because of the presence of heavy metals, Manganese and Cadmium which are neurotoxins and can cause autism, ADHD and other neurological problems
When is a good time to introduce regular milk for a baby?
Regular milk is recommended at 1 year of age, because of the need for higher cholesterol for brain development . Cholesterol is precursor of DHEA which is incorporated into Myelin READ MORE
Regular milk is recommended at 1 year of age, because of the need for higher cholesterol for brain development . Cholesterol is precursor of DHEA which is incorporated into Myelin formation in the brain resulting in higher IQ
Can you suggest some home remedies to treat dry cough at night for kids?
If your child has a persistent cough every night and no fever, he may be having nocturnal asthma, especially if you have allergies and eczema in your family. He may need medications READ MORE
If your child has a persistent cough every night and no fever, he may be having nocturnal asthma, especially if you have allergies and eczema in your family. He may need medications which are specific for asthma. Do not give him over the counter medications for cough and colds, because they are very ineffective. Need to be evaluated by a competent pediatrician and use Albuterol and Budesonide by a nebulizer
How long does childhood asthma last?
Asthma is strongly hereditary, and if there are many close members of the family have severe asthma, he should be aggressively treated for his symptoms. New studies show that eczema READ MORE
Asthma is strongly hereditary, and if there are many close members of the family have severe asthma, he should be aggressively treated for his symptoms. New studies show that eczema in the first month of life may trigger asthma and I recommend using very mild soap and daily Vaseline after each bath for the first 6 months. Studies have shown that treatment may prevent asthma development in your baby.
Aggressive and Defiant Behavior
Your child may only have ASD and not ADHD. The child with ASD is very aggressive, does not play with other children, has developmental delay, speech delay and repetitive movements. READ MORE
Your child may only have ASD and not ADHD. The child with ASD is very aggressive, does not play with other children, has developmental delay, speech delay and repetitive movements. Unfortunately, there are few pediatricians who may have training in diagnosing and treatment of ASD. You may check with your pediatrician and re-evaluate his symptoms and have screening like MCHAT or CSBS DP, which are specific for ASD. Your child may need chromosome Microarray test to detect copy number variation, small deletion or duplication of a single gene which may cause ASD.
Are dryfruits okay for 3 year olds or is it too much fat for their bodies to digest?
Dry fruits have no fat, have small amount of carbohydrates (sugars) usually fructose. They are not fattening and help with digestion and prevent constipation.
Do natural remedies help in treating strep throat or do you need medicine?
Streptococcal infections are very serious because of the severe complications, like kidney disease, leading to renal failure and Panda syndrome, a severe neuro-psychiatric condition READ MORE
Streptococcal infections are very serious because of the severe complications, like kidney disease, leading to renal failure and Panda syndrome, a severe neuro-psychiatric condition which is very difficult to treat. Streptococcal infections are very common in elementary schools and the child needs to receive strong antibiotics'
When is a fever a cause of concern?
You are quite right about fever being caused by the immune system's response to an infection. However the child's fever may be the result of a rare syndrome, like Familial Mediterranean READ MORE
You are quite right about fever being caused by the immune system's response to an infection. However the child's fever may be the result of a rare syndrome, like Familial Mediterranean fever, which causes fever and other symptoms every 2-4 weeks. Some children also may have Hereditary hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia because of the lack of sweat glands. Need to have the child evaluated by a competent pediatrician.
To stop my child from bleeding is turmeric considered a good option?
If you are asking about turmeric the spice, I do not believe this spice has any effect to stop the bleeding. The usual recommendation is to clean the wound and remove all the dirt READ MORE
If you are asking about turmeric the spice, I do not believe this spice has any effect to stop the bleeding. The usual recommendation is to clean the wound and remove all the dirt and apply a clean towel to stop the bleeding.
Suffering with hives runs in my family.
This rash is not a viral infection and is most likely related to the illness that he has, thymolipoma, and needs to be seen by the specialist who is treating him for this condition. READ MORE
This rash is not a viral infection and is most likely related to the illness that he has, thymolipoma, and needs to be seen by the specialist who is treating him for this condition.
My son's fever won't subside. What should we do?
If your child has a strep infection and he had a throat culture and he is on amoxicillin or cephalexin, he should have improved after 2 days. Unless he is given ineffective antibiotics READ MORE
If your child has a strep infection and he had a throat culture and he is on amoxicillin or cephalexin, he should have improved after 2 days. Unless he is given ineffective antibiotics like Zithromax. This antibiotic is frequently prescribed by urgent care physicians and should not prescribed for the treatment of strep throat. Zithromax has an FDA black box warning.
My daughter has dark circles under her eyes and she is just 3 years old. Why is this happening?
Your daughter most likely has allergic shiners that that present as dark circles under her eyes. This is the result of chronic allergic rhinitis and eustachian tube dysfunction READ MORE
Your daughter most likely has allergic shiners that that present as dark circles under her eyes. This is the result of chronic allergic rhinitis and eustachian tube dysfunction which may cause hearing loss. This may be easily treated after evaluation by your child's pediatrician, using Claritin and Singulair chewable tablets
My daughter is gaining weight on top but her legs are too lean. Why?
This condition is called lipodystrophy, meaning the fatty tissue distribution in the body is disturbed. This condition may be hormonal and needs to be evaluated and treated. You READ MORE
This condition is called lipodystrophy, meaning the fatty tissue distribution in the body is disturbed. This condition may be hormonal and needs to be evaluated and treated. You may start with her regular pediatrician and investigate possible options to see a subspecialist.
My baby blinks excessively. What's wrong?
Excessive blinking may be a sign of itchy eyes, especially if this is coinciding with allergy season or he is also rubbing both eyes. There are medications that may be prescribed READ MORE
Excessive blinking may be a sign of itchy eyes, especially if this is coinciding with allergy season or he is also rubbing both eyes. There are medications that may be prescribed to treat this problem.
If my child is lactose intolerant, will he be weak?
Lactose intolerance is quite unusual in a 4-year-old child. If your child, after drinking milk, develops abdominal pain and diarrhea, he may have lactose intolerance. However, READ MORE
Lactose intolerance is quite unusual in a 4-year-old child. If your child, after drinking milk, develops abdominal pain and diarrhea, he may have lactose intolerance. However, there are tests that may substantiate this diagnosis, including the presence of reducing substances in the stools. Lactose intolerance usually develops in later age, 40- to 50-year-old people. Lactose-free milk is a good substitute for regular milk, which does not have any lactose, but has other sugars. Not having lactose in the child's diet does not make him weak.
When should I be alarmed about my child being obese?
Overweight and obesity is a serious problem in our country, which may lead to what we call NCDs, which means non-communicable disorders. These include hypertension, heart disease, READ MORE
Overweight and obesity is a serious problem in our country, which may lead to what we call NCDs, which means non-communicable disorders. These include hypertension, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and vascular disorders. Breastfeeding a baby for 9-12 months or longer frequently prevents overweight and obesity. However you may be able to control excessive by changing his diet, giving him more fruits and vegetables, less fatty foods and red meat.
Newborn constipation, what can I do?
Typically a 2 week old breastfed infant has between 6-10 watery mustard color stools. However if you are feeding your infant 4 ounces of formula a day, the infant may become constipated READ MORE
Typically a 2 week old breastfed infant has between 6-10 watery mustard color stools. However if you are feeding your infant 4 ounces of formula a day, the infant may become constipated and colicky. The formulas are harder to digest and supplementation of formula is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Motion sickness in children?
Motion sickness is somewhat common in young children who travel long distances in the back seat of the car. Dramamine frequently in small doses may remedy this problem. Also you READ MORE
Motion sickness is somewhat common in young children who travel long distances in the back seat of the car. Dramamine frequently in small doses may remedy this problem. Also you may consider driving an SUV with a third seat facing the rear of the car, specially on a long distance travel.
Is snoring in children normal?
Snoring is definitely abnormal at any age and indicates nasal obstruction. In a child the most common cause of snoring is associated with nasal allergy. Nasal allergy is frequently READ MORE
Snoring is definitely abnormal at any age and indicates nasal obstruction. In a child the most common cause of snoring is associated with nasal allergy. Nasal allergy is frequently associated with a clear nasal discharge. This problem is frequently managed with daily administration of Claritin or Zyrtec syrup.
What are the symptoms of dengue in a child?
Dengue fever is endemic in some areas of the world including the Philippines, Indonesia, parts of Africa, and parts of central America. The disease sometimes spreads to Texas. READ MORE
Dengue fever is endemic in some areas of the world including the Philippines, Indonesia, parts of Africa, and parts of central America. The disease sometimes spreads to Texas. Difficult to suspect and diagnose in US.
