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Please I want to know what makes a baby's palms to be hot always and what's the remedy?
Check the temperature with a digital thermometer first to really know if it is high. Temperature of 36.5 to 37.5 is normal. Anything higher than that give
paracetamol and see a doctor.
A baby of twelve months having eyes discharge, please what is the remedy?
The eye is a very important part of the body. Please take your baby to the hospital for evaluation by a Paediatric Ophthalmologist.
What are the causes of this infection Escherichia coli (E. Coli) and remedy
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

E.coli infection is usually from contamination of food and drinks e.g
unwashed hands after the use of the toilet as E.coli is usually bacteria found in the intestines and faeces. Usually, from the stool culture that shows the E.coli, the antibiotics appropriate (sensitivity) will also be listed.
If detected in a baby less than 6 months, exclusive breastfeeding should be continued no water and utmost hygiene should be maintained especially by regular handwashing’.
if a baby of 3 months start stooling what could have cause it and the remedy?
Dr Fabusuyi G.I

Medical Doctor at Ekiti Teaching Hospital

Feeding with feeding bottle, Hygiene etc. How many times has she stooled today? Is s/he weak?