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Dr. Tameem Shoukih

Pediatrician

Dr. Tameem Shoukih is a pediatrician practicing in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shoukih is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shoukih diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Shoukih can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Dr. Tameem Shoukih
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • University of Damascus Medical School
  • Accepting new patients

Newborn constipation, what can I do?

Assuring parents and the good history and exam are the key. What I can tell that we are not certain yet that the baby has constipation requiring intervention. However, some time READ MORE
Assuring parents and the good history and exam are the key. What I can tell that we are not certain yet that the baby has constipation requiring intervention. However, some time I recommend Vaseline around the anal opening specially before the BM. and half of an infant glycerin suppository: once or twice in 12 hours is an option when the baby is struggling.