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Latifah Isa
You have to ascertain the injection site isn't swollen . If it is, you will need to take the child back to the hospital for better evaluation cos the swelling could form abscess. if no swelling you can give analgesics e. g paracetamol to reduce the pain. The child will recover with time. If limping persists, kindly take the child to the hospital.
A vagina discharge is abnormal especially if yellowish or green with bad smell. Kindly see a doctor as soon as possible
They do not need any supplements or drugs just the appropriate diet.
It is called TICS, Just ignore because the more you call attention to it the worse it becomes. It tends to disappear on its own after a while though it may come and go for a while. If you are still concerned kindly see a Paediatrician preferably a Paediatric Neurologist for further evaluation and management.
There are so many causes. It's better to see a Paediatrician for further evaluation and management.
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It is not normal for a child to pass urine 4 or 5 times in one hour.
If the child cries or always feel pain while passing urine frequently in addition it is most likely urinary tract infection. Kindly see a doctor for proper evaluation including laboratory tests and treatment.
If the child cries or always feel pain while passing urine frequently in addition it is most likely urinary tract infection. Kindly see a doctor for proper evaluation including laboratory tests and treatment.
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Hello ma'am,
Please do not press her breast.
Kindly take her to the hospital to see a paediatrician for proper evaluation and assessment. All the best
Please do not press her breast.
Kindly take her to the hospital to see a paediatrician for proper evaluation and assessment. All the best
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Ma'am, there is a reason your child is losing weight. He on the average should weigh 16kg. Please take him to the hospital for evaluation. Treat as important
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Ma'am, just be sure to feed your kids with good balance diet, vegetables and fruit,
Kindly stop giving them vitamin c and blood tonic it's drug abuse.
Kindly stop giving them vitamin c and blood tonic it's drug abuse.
There are many causes of abdominal pain in children.....You should see a doctor preferably a Paediatrician so the child can be examined physically and perhaps also have laboratory tests and imaging to know the specific cause in your child.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Constant and recurrent catarrh could be caused by allergy known as allergic rhinitis.You will have to visit a paediatrician or ENT doctor.The child will have to be placed on preventive measures and also don't expose the child to the triggering factor which is Key
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
You may need a second opinion i.e "let your child be reviewed with another doctor with all tests done for reassurance that all is well. She should not be weeping for any reasons
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Pls visit a teaching hospital and make sure your child is been examined by a paediatrician. Treat as urgent.
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(1) Fear and anxiety: if a child is always shouted down and scolded when s/he speaks this may lead to d child having a poor self-image, loss of confidence in self they by affecting the child's normal speech pattern. As a result, a child may begin to stutter or go mute.
(2) Imitation: is there an adult or child they like so much who stutters? The parent should try and observe the child in order to address the reason 4d stuttering.
What to do?
(1) Find out and address the cause of stuttering
(2) Build on the child's self-perception and confidence. Let him know they are cool the way they are without stuttering
(3) Notice times d child didn't stutter and reinforce the child 4 d clear sentence or statement
(4) When stuttering, touch ur child on his shoulder calmly n slightly and ask the child to speak slowly and calmly that you are listening.
(5) Encourage ur location child to speak slowly rather than rush through words
If stuttering persists after doing all you can pls see a speech pathologist/therapist
(2) Imitation: is there an adult or child they like so much who stutters? The parent should try and observe the child in order to address the reason 4d stuttering.
What to do?
(1) Find out and address the cause of stuttering
(2) Build on the child's self-perception and confidence. Let him know they are cool the way they are without stuttering
(3) Notice times d child didn't stutter and reinforce the child 4 d clear sentence or statement
(4) When stuttering, touch ur child on his shoulder calmly n slightly and ask the child to speak slowly and calmly that you are listening.
(5) Encourage ur location child to speak slowly rather than rush through words
If stuttering persists after doing all you can pls see a speech pathologist/therapist
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Walking on tiptoes can be normal variation especially if other members of the family also walk on tip toes growing up. It can also be a sign of neurological disorders.... If you are really worried kindly see a Paediatrician for thorough evaluation first
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
When Rectal prolapse occurs very often and is not responding to dietary adjustments, there may be a need for a minor surgical procedure to keep it in. Does it always reduce on its own or you have to push it in all the time? These are some of the questions to be asked before such a decision is made. If she has not been reviewed by a Paediatric Surgeon, pls take her to see one as soon as possible. The longer a rectal prolapse stays out, it gets prone to complications such as bleeding, ulceration,
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
There are a number of different causes of knock knee (genu valgus deformity) . One cause is physiological which means its a normal extreme variant which usually will correct as the child grows older usually seen from ages 2 to 5. This usually is symmetrical ( both sides affected and similar in curvature) it's not usually an extreme amount of bend. It tends to run in families also.
Another common cause is rickets which results from bone weakness from calcium metabolism disorder.
Other less common causes include bone growth disorders and injury and infections to growth areas of the bone.
The treatment is directed to cause, physiological k leg deformity requires no real treatment, but monitoring, as it will resolve. The other causes have their own treatment criteria.
In summary, knock knees can be a normal variant or from bone abnormalities. It is advisable to see a doctor who can recognise the specific cause and treat appropriately.
Another common cause is rickets which results from bone weakness from calcium metabolism disorder.
Other less common causes include bone growth disorders and injury and infections to growth areas of the bone.
The treatment is directed to cause, physiological k leg deformity requires no real treatment, but monitoring, as it will resolve. The other causes have their own treatment criteria.
In summary, knock knees can be a normal variant or from bone abnormalities. It is advisable to see a doctor who can recognise the specific cause and treat appropriately.