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Why do children like to hit their heads? I would like to ask the doctor: My child is one year and seven months old, and I often notice that he likes to hit his head, and he does it with considerable force. Why is this happening? When I hold him, he also hits, and sometimes he doe...

Tracheomalacia My child is four months old and has noisy breathing. When we visited the outpatient clinic, some doctors said it was tracheomalacia, while others mentioned laryngomalacia. What are the similarities between the two? What should I pay attention to while caring for my...

Ureteral reflux My son underwent surgery for ureteral reflux in early April 2004 (grade IV on the left side, while the right side was normal at that time). During a follow-up examination in August (special imaging), the left side was normal, but it was found that the right side h...

White blood cells in a baby's urine?! Hello Doctor: My baby was readmitted to the hospital due to jaundice, and the doctor found that the jaundice had not resolved. Blood and urine tests were conducted, and white blood cells were found in the urine. The baby was immediately ...

Urinary odor? My daughter is six years old, 112 cm tall, and weighs 25.5 kg. She is in the senior kindergarten class. Every night after her bath, her underwear has a strong odor. She only urinates at kindergarten and does not wipe her bottom afterward. However, I have noticed tha...

Infant Nutrition My daughter is seven months old, but she only consumes 120cc of milk each time, every three hours. Could you please advise what a normal diet for a child at this stage should be?

Varicella vaccine I heard that children should receive the varicella vaccine at 13 months old, is that correct? When I took my child to Changhua Hospital in Taichung, the doctor told me that residents of Taichung City and County can receive the varicella vaccine for free. Is this...

Vaccination Dear Doctor, my child is about to turn 4 months old, but due to the recent outbreak of SARS, I am hesitant to take my child to the hospital. However, my child has missed the first dose of the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine and the first dose of the ...

CPR in Unconsciousness A 5-month-old child fell off the bed (with the legs on the bed and the upper body hanging down) and was found with a cold body, complete weakness, slightly open eyes, and dilated pupils. The doctor stated that the child had already died before arriving at t...

My child is having bowel movements that are hard and pellet-like? My child has just turned six months old and has switched to stage two formula, but the stools are somewhat hard and formed. I'm not sure what to do. Should I change the formula? Thank you.

My son enjoys jumping? Hello, Doctor: My son is now 5 months old. Since he was over 4 months, he has not liked being held in a sitting position; he prefers to stand and jump continuously. Is this okay? Can I let my 5-month-old baby try sitting or standing? How long can he do this...

Frenulum of the tongue The child is over one year old and has started to make sounds. Recently, it has been noticed that the tongue cannot fully extend. A visit to a general clinic revealed that the issue is due to the frenulum under the tongue being too tight. The doctor suggest...

Fear of Kawasaki disease The child just turned one year old this year and had Kawasaki disease six months ago. He still needs to take half a dose of aspirin daily. In six months, a follow-up echocardiogram will be performed to check if the cardiovascular system has returned to no...

Growth and Development Hello, Doctor! My daughter is almost one year and seven months old, but her height is only 78 cm (weight 11 kg). Her growth curve has consistently remained around the 10th percentile. The pediatrician told me that as long as she is on the growth curve, I sh...

Does soaking milk in bone broth put excessive strain on a baby's kidneys? If a broth made from large bones, carrots, and potatoes is used to skim fat from milk, will it overload the kidneys of a one-year-old baby?

Abdominal pain in children? My daughter is almost three years old and often complains of stomach pain (about once every two days or once a day). Sometimes it happens during meals, and other times while she is sleeping. I am unsure of the cause, and she cannot clearly indicate whe...

Not taking medication for a cold? My child is currently 2 months old and has a cold, but is resistant to taking medication. Using a nebulizer or mixing it with milk has not worked, and the cold has not improved after several days. Could you please advise if there are any effectiv...

Warm palms? Hello Dr. Shi: My daughter is currently one year and three months old. Since the weather has turned warmer, her palms have been warm, and her body temperature is generally around 37.5 degrees Celsius. It decreases slightly after sweating but remains above 37 degrees. ...

Rectal bleeding After having a bowel movement, I noticed blood on the toilet paper. Recently, I have not experienced any unusual symptoms, such as constipation or diarrhea, and I do not have any abdominal pain. The amount of blood is not significant, but it is noticeable. The sto...

Poor appetite in children? Hello Doctor, My son is three and a half years old, with a height of 104 cm and a weight of 16.5 kg, which is normal. However, he doesn't have a very good appetite. A pharmacy staff member suggested that I could add enzyme powder (food grade) to h...