Common Pediatric Concerns: Baby Sweating and Discharge Explained
Infant inquiries Hello, doctor. I have a couple of questions: 1. My daughter is currently 4 months old and often has moist hands and feet. Is this due to developed sweat glands or could there be another reason? 2. She frequently has sticky discharge from her genital area, whic...
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1. If the palms and soles are often sweaty, and there is a family history of similar symptoms, the likelihood of hyperhidrosis increases. 2. If there is a yellowish discharge from the genital area, a further examination at a hospital is recommended.[Read More] Common Pediatric Concerns: Baby Sweating and Discharge Explained
Common Pediatric Concerns: Head Shaking and Joint Sounds in Infants
Parenting issues Hello, I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. My son is already 9 months old, and I recently noticed that he likes to shake his head and sometimes rub against the wall from side to side. Is this a normal behavior? 2. Sometimes I hear a "cracking&qu...
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Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. The doctor has personally responded to your email. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.[Read More] Common Pediatric Concerns: Head Shaking and Joint Sounds in Infants
Understanding Excessive Sweating in Infants: When to Seek Pediatric Care
Palmar hyperhidrosis Hello, my child is over 6 months old, and his hands and feet are always sweating. What could be the reason for this? Is this situation normal? Should I take him to a pediatrician for an examination?
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Hello: The doctor has personally replied to your email. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Excessive Sweating in Infants: When to Seek Pediatric Care
Understanding Unexplained Vomiting in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Unexplained vomiting Hello Doctor, I have a 3-year-old child at home who has had a tendency to vomit easily since infancy. Sometimes, just running around makes them want to vomit, even without eating anything special; the adults just think they might be playing too hard! Recently...
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Hello: The doctor has personally replied to your email. Please check your inbox.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Vomiting in Young Children: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Sleepiness in Teens: Causes and Solutions
The child is excessively sleepy and lacks energy? My child is currently 13 years old and in the first year of junior high school. For the past 20 days, they have been experiencing a pattern of two to three days of normal energy followed by two to three days of feeling lethargic a...
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Hello, the doctor has personally replied to your email. Please check your inbox.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Sleepiness in Teens: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Nail Fold Inflammation in Infants: When to Seek Specialist Care
Infant (big toe) nail fold redness and swelling part-- 2~~Response from physician: Pediatrics, Dr. Chen Rong-Tai (Received on April 14, 2007) Dr. Chen: Thank you for your response and for clearly distinguishing between acute and chronic paronychia. You mentioned that "it is ...
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Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions often require the physician to conduct a personal examination and assessment. Therefore, both a "dermatologist" and a "general pediatrician" would be appropriate. The correspondence also mentioned that you have pre...[Read More] Understanding Nail Fold Inflammation in Infants: When to Seek Specialist Care
Understanding Redness and Swelling in Infants' Toenails: Causes and Solutions
Redness and swelling of the infant's (big toe) nail fold? My seven-month-old brother has redness and swelling in the nail fold of his right big toe (compared to the left foot). He enjoys being supported under his armpits to stand and often kicks his legs, which seems to wors...
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The letter mentions that the younger brother is seven months old and that the nail fold of his right big toe appears red and swollen. Paronychia can be classified into acute and chronic types. Acute paronychia is usually caused by infections from Staphylococcus and pyogenic Strep...[Read More] Understanding Redness and Swelling in Infants' Toenails: Causes and Solutions
What to Do If Your Baby Has a Lump After a Four-in-One Vaccine?
What should I do if I have a lump after receiving the quadrivalent vaccine? The baby received the quadrivalent vaccine on March 21, and on March 25, a significant lump was still present, approximately the size of a 50 NT dollar coin. Therefore, I applied "Xiaoliao Tuo" ...
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The letter mentions that after receiving the quadrivalent vaccine, a significant lump was discovered. First, it can be confirmed that such injection site lumps generally do not have any permanent impact on health and will typically shrink or disappear on their own. If there are c...[Read More] What to Do If Your Baby Has a Lump After a Four-in-One Vaccine?
Growth Concerns for a 2-Year-Old: Weight, Eating Habits, and Speech
Growth curve for a 2-year and 2-month-old child? Hello, Doctor: My son is currently 2 years and 2 months old, and I would like to ask you some questions regarding his development. Thank you for taking the time to respond. 1. My son weighs 13.4 kg and is 90 cm tall. Is he too und...
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The letter mentions concerns regarding a child's growth and development. Firstly, the current weight is 13.4 kg, which falls within the 50th to 75th percentile for the same age group, and the height is 90 cm, also within the 50th to 75th percentile. Therefore, the child'...[Read More] Growth Concerns for a 2-Year-Old: Weight, Eating Habits, and Speech
Understanding Foot Movement in Infants: Is It Normal?
Foot problems Hello, my child is already 5 months old. His feet keep rubbing and kicking. Is this a normal phenomenon?
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Hello Ms. Chen, regarding your inquiry about your 5-month-old child who is constantly rubbing and kicking their feet, this behavior can be quite normal. However, it is difficult to assess infant behavior accurately through written descriptions alone. If possible, I recommend visi...[Read More] Understanding Foot Movement in Infants: Is It Normal?
Understanding Roseola: Why It Can Occur After Age Two
Roseola only appeared after the age of two? Hello, doctor~~~ My son is currently almost 2 years and 2 months old. A few days ago, he had a fever, and after the fever subsided, he developed a large rash. We took him to see a doctor, who said it was roseola. However, isn't ros...
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Hello, Little Fish's Mom. Roseola is a viral infection primarily caused by human herpesvirus types 6 and 7. It is a benign illness with very few complications or sequelae. Although it is most commonly seen in children aged six months to one and a half years, it can also occu...[Read More] Understanding Roseola: Why It Can Occur After Age Two
When to Introduce Solid Foods for Your Baby: A Pediatric Guide
When to introduce complementary foods? My child is almost four months old. I would like to ask if he can start eating solid foods now. Can I give him orange juice or apple juice? At what age can he start eating porridge?
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Dear ZETA Mom, Regarding the introduction of complementary foods, it is generally recommended to start around 4 months of age, in accordance with the baby's growth and development. You may begin with rice cereal, and if the baby’s digestion and stool are normal, you can gra...[Read More] When to Introduce Solid Foods for Your Baby: A Pediatric Guide
Should I Take My Non-Talking Toddler to a Specialist? Here's What to Know
If my baby is not speaking, which specialist should I take him to see? Hello, Doctor: My son is almost two years and one month old, but he only speaks a few words. I would like to take him to the hospital for an evaluation. Which department should I visit? I currently live in Tai...
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Dear Little Fish's Mother, Regarding your inquiry about language development delay, which specialty should you consult? Issues related to hearing and language may involve pediatrics, rehabilitation medicine, and otolaryngology. It is recommended to first have your child eva...[Read More] Should I Take My Non-Talking Toddler to a Specialist? Here's What to Know
Is My 2-Year-Old's Speech Delay Normal? Pediatric Insights
At 2 years old, still not speaking? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about my son, who is currently 2 years old. He can only say "dad," "mom," "aunt," and "younger brother," but he only says these words when he wants to. Since he star...
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Hello, Little Fish's Mom. In your letter, you mentioned concerns about your child's language development and whether you should take him for an evaluation. Firstly, it's important to note that each child's language development progresses at a slightly differen...[Read More] Is My 2-Year-Old's Speech Delay Normal? Pediatric Insights
Impact of X-rays on Infant Fertility: Concerns and Insights
Pediatric X-ray examination Hello, I have a seven-month-old baby girl who fell from a height and hit her head on the ground. We took her for an X-ray, and now I am concerned that if the X-ray exposed her lower abdomen, it might affect her ability to have children in the future or...
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The letter mentions concerns regarding radiation exposure in young children and its potential impact on future fertility. It is important to recognize that everyone may experience some health issues and care needs, which may necessitate undergoing radiological examinations. Beyon...[Read More] Impact of X-rays on Infant Fertility: Concerns and Insights
Why Isn't My Toddler Gaining Weight? Understanding Pediatric Nutrition
Children are not gaining weight... not putting on mass? My daughter is currently one year and eight months old, with a height of 82 cm and a weight of only 10.3 kg. I sleep with her until noon every day, and then she has lunch (a small bowl of rice and some vegetables). She takes...
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Hello, Xiaoxin's mother. In your letter, you mentioned that your child is not gaining weight, currently weighing 10.3 kilograms (which places her height percentile around 25% for girls of the same age according to the child health handbook). While this may not meet your expe...[Read More] Why Isn't My Toddler Gaining Weight? Understanding Pediatric Nutrition
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder Help My Toddler's Appetite?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you a question. My daughter is currently two years old. Is it safe for her to take Chinese herbal powder to improve her gastrointestinal health and constitution? She tends to eat very little and is a picky eat...
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Hello, Xiaofen's mother. If the prescription is issued by a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner after a personal consultation, I have no objections.[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder Help My Toddler's Appetite?
Understanding Infant Feeding Challenges: Why Your Baby Refuses Milk
Not drinking milk? Hello, I would like to ask about my baby who is currently one month old and weighs around 3800 grams (born at 3400 grams). Last week, she was already around 3800 grams, and in the past week, she has not been eating well or normally. We are exclusively breastfee...
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Hello Kimi's dad, I am writing to address your concerns regarding your baby, who has had a poor appetite over the past week. Your baby is now one month old and has only gained about 400 grams since birth, which is indeed concerning. Additionally, you mentioned that your ba...[Read More] Understanding Infant Feeding Challenges: Why Your Baby Refuses Milk
Managing a Toddler's Head Injury: What Parents Should Know
Hit..? Hello Dr. Chen: My daughter is currently two years old, and I would like to ask you a question... Yesterday, while she was walking down the stairs from the second floor to the first, she missed a step in the middle of the staircase and fell (only down one step). She hit th...
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Hello, Ms. Hsiao-Fen's mother. I received your letter mentioning that your daughter accidentally fell and hit her head, resulting in swelling. Fortunately, there has been no impact on her consciousness, which is a relief. Generally, for managing swelling, it is advisable to ...[Read More] Managing a Toddler's Head Injury: What Parents Should Know
Optimal Timing for Pediatric 3-in-1 Vaccine Doses and Related Concerns
After receiving the combination vaccine, what is the latest time to administer the second dose without affecting its efficacy? 1. The child is currently five months old. After receiving the first dose of the DTaP-Hib-IPV vaccine on August 17, the second dose was originally schedu...
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The letter mentions issues regarding vaccinations: 1. Generally, it is preferable to vaccinate within the recommended timeframe. If this is not achievable, it is sufficient to catch up on the missed vaccinations in order without the need for re-vaccination. 2. Can vaccinations be...[Read More] Optimal Timing for Pediatric 3-in-1 Vaccine Doses and Related Concerns