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how old is your child and please describe what the poo is like? Is it well-formed or watery sinking into the diaper? As long as the stools are normal, there is no need to worry.
Hello mom. It depends on the type of infection and the location of the infection.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Bloated tummy is common with toddlers. So if your otherwise healthy toddler has what looks like big tummy... But not hard, no vomiting, no diarrhoea, no constipation.... NO need to worry.
I had the experience when my daughter was 2 years, it started as a boil and continued till she couldn't bear d pain I took a closer look at it I noticed a movement inside d boil pressed harder lo and behold a life maggot came out. I was shocked,
have you tried to find out why your baby stopped sucking?
Rectal prolapse occurs when the lining of a child's rectum protrudes through the anus and outside the body. This can occur because the ligaments and muscles become weakened from problems including chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea or straining while going to the bathroom. You need to take your baby to the hospital immediately. Treat as urgent
I've used Clinix before at Ilupeju and their service was great. You can try them out
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Chest pain in pregnancy is quite common and not usually a reason for concern but your outlined condition is a bit different. WHO recommends deworming using single-dose as a public health intervention for pregnant women, after the first trimester. You will need to talk to your doctor to prescribe your medication for you. Wishing you a safe pregnancy experience
Please, try to see a doctor.
Please take your baby to the hospital asap especially a general hospital. He might be tested for TB and other related diseases. Please treat as urgent. Go very early tomorrow
Although spotting is usually not a sign of something serious, it isn't normal. Any time you notice bleeding outside of your period, you should mention it to your primary care doctor or OB-GYN. It's especially important to call your doctor if you're pregnant and notice spotting
It's for both. No cause for alarm
It can be managed by seeing a doctor at a general hospital, eating foods grown naturally like local rice, wheat, vegetables and fruits.,avoid stress too.
Gestational diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels become high during pregnancy. It affects up to 10% of women who are pregnant in the U.S. each year according to report of https://et20slam.net/
Don't worry. Sometimes when toddlers are learning to walk, many spend some time walking up on their tip toes, which is known as toe walking
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
Please, do not give Ribena. it is not advisable to introduce sugary drink to your baby and if you must, it shouldn't be introduced until your baby is a year old.
Bad breath or "Halitosis" in children can occur due to several reasons like poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, gum disease, infections in the mouth, bacteria on the tongue, dry mouth, tonsil stones, foreign objects in the nose and some medical conditions.
Paediatrician