Managing Milk Intake and Solid Foods for Your 9-Month-Old Baby
Milk supply, complementary foods, weaning? Hello Dr. Hsiao, My baby is 9 and a half months old. Currently, she has three meals a day, with formula milk first every 5.5 hours, but she refuses to eat solid foods afterward (even if I wait 2 hours, she won't eat a single bite ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
At nine and a half months old, infants can start eating a variety of complementary foods and are not limited to purees. Options include small pieces of whole grain bread, toast, baby biscuits, small steamed buns, diced sweet potatoes, and cut-up vegetables and fruits. Just ensure...[Read More] Managing Milk Intake and Solid Foods for Your 9-Month-Old Baby
Can Chloramphenicol Ointment Be Used for Favism in Children?
Can chloramphenicol ointment be used for G6PD deficiency? Due to an injury, I bought an ointment from the pharmacy, and upon returning home, I discovered it contains chloramphenicol. After researching online, I found that it should not be used for individuals with G6PD deficiency...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
Topical application of chloramphenicol results in minimal systemic absorption, so I believe it can be used in patients with G6PD deficiency without causing severe adverse effects.[Read More] Can Chloramphenicol Ointment Be Used for Favism in Children?
Understanding Growth Potential: Can I Still Increase My Height?
Height issues Hello Doctor: I would like to share some information about my growth process. I graduated from elementary school at 153.1 cm, and in the first year of junior high, I was 155.2 cm (this is when I started developing body hair). By the second year of junior high, my vo...
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To determine one's bone age, an X-ray of the hand is required for assessment. A 20-year-old male is likely to have already surpassed puberty, and the chances of growing taller after puberty are generally minimal.[Read More] Understanding Growth Potential: Can I Still Increase My Height?
Can Lying Flat While Drinking Milk Cause Ear Infections in Toddlers?
Is it possible for a one-and-a-half-year-old baby to develop otitis media if they occasionally lie flat while drinking milk? Hello, my baby is one and a half years old and occasionally insists on lying flat to drink milk, removing the elevated pillow by himself. This happens abou...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
When babies lie down to drink milk, it may cause the milk to flow through the eustachian tube into the middle ear, leading to inflammation and potentially causing otitis media. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid having babies drink milk while lying down. There is no specific fre...[Read More] Can Lying Flat While Drinking Milk Cause Ear Infections in Toddlers?
Managing Diarrhea and Indigestion in Teens: Probiotics or Doctor Visit?
Dyspepsia causing diarrhea? Hello Doctor: My child is currently 15 years old and often experiences diarrhea or indigestion, which is quite concerning for me. I would like to ask if I can purchase the probiotic Miyarisan BM on my own. I learned about this probiotic because my chil...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
Miaoli Powder is classified as a health supplement rather than a medication, and it is fine to use it according to the instructions on the label after purchasing it on your own. You can try it first, and if there is no improvement, it is recommended to consult a pediatric gastroe...[Read More] Managing Diarrhea and Indigestion in Teens: Probiotics or Doctor Visit?
Is It Safe to Clean Your Child's Ears? Expert Insights on Ear Care
Ear canal tympanic membrane (Sequence 208749) I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask the doctor about something. When I was cleaning my daughter's ears, I used a light to look inside. Is this considered too deep? If my daughter currently has no adverse reacti...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
If there are no aforementioned adverse phenomena, no signs of crying or restlessness, and no significant abnormalities in response to sounds, I believe there shouldn't be any major issues to worry about.[Read More] Is It Safe to Clean Your Child's Ears? Expert Insights on Ear Care
Understanding Ear Issues in Toddlers: Signs of Eardrum Injury
Ear and eardrum I would like to ask Dr. Hsiao about my daughter, who is over one year old. After waking up, she keeps digging in her ears! Her ears have become red from it. I noticed there was some earwax blocking her ear, so I helped to remove a little bit, and she stopped diggi...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
The eardrum is located at a certain depth within the ear canal, so I believe that only removing the visible earwax should not pose a risk of damaging the eardrum, and there is no need to worry excessively. However, care should be taken to avoid injuring the external ear canal. A ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Issues in Toddlers: Signs of Eardrum Injury
Understanding Infant Tremors: When to Seek Medical Advice for Your Baby
Tremor issues in a three-month-old infant? Hello Doctor, my baby is currently three months old. Recently, I noticed that my baby occasionally experiences body jerks before sleeping, which seem a bit like small seizures. Usually, after a few jerks, the baby falls asleep. I have ob...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
It is not a very obvious seizure episode; it resembles the startle reflex seen in newborns. Typically, the startle reflex in infants should disappear by four to five months of age. If there are no significant developmental delays or abnormalities, it is advisable to observe and r...[Read More] Understanding Infant Tremors: When to Seek Medical Advice for Your Baby
Is There a Link Between Nasal Allergies and Previous Dacryocystorhinostomy?
Is there a correlation between nasal allergies and having undergone treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction? Hello, doctor. My child underwent treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction when he was two months old. Now, at 15 years old, he has been experiencing nasal allergie...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
There should be no correlation between nasolacrimal duct treatment and nasal allergies. If a 15-year-old has developed an allergic constitution after puberty, it can sometimes be more difficult to change or cure. However, there are medical treatments available for nasal allergies...[Read More] Is There a Link Between Nasal Allergies and Previous Dacryocystorhinostomy?
Is There a Link Between Nasal Allergies and Previous Dacryocystitis Treatment?
Is there a correlation between nasal allergies and having undergone treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction? Hello, doctor. My child underwent treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction at two months old. Now, at 15 years old, he has been experiencing nasal allergies, often ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
There should be no correlation between nasolacrimal duct treatment and nasal allergies. If a 15-year-old has developed an allergic constitution after puberty, it may be more challenging to change or cure it. However, there are medications available in the medical field that can a...[Read More] Is There a Link Between Nasal Allergies and Previous Dacryocystitis Treatment?
Concerns About Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Toddlers: What to Do?
Infant ingestion accident My daughter is one year and two months old. She accidentally got hold of a bottle of alcohol with an unlocked spray nozzle while I was busy at the dining table. When I noticed, the nozzle was pointed towards her. I'm not sure if she bit the nozzle a...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
If alcohol accidentally sprays into the eyes, there would likely be a strong irritation, causing immediate crying and distress, so I believe there was no contact with the eyes. Disinfecting alcohol is also very irritating to the oral cavity and has an unpleasant taste, so if ther...[Read More] Concerns About Accidental Alcohol Ingestion in Toddlers: What to Do?
Can You Breastfeed While Taking Aspirin for Antiplatelet Therapy?
Can I eat Burger King while breastfeeding? Can I breastfeed while taking Plavix (clopidogrel, an antiplatelet medication)?
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
Aspirin should be used with caution, as it may theoretically cause Reye's syndrome in infants. There have also been reports indicating that breastfeeding mothers who take high doses of aspirin may lead to metabolic acidosis in their infants. If breastfeeding mothers need to ...[Read More] Can You Breastfeed While Taking Aspirin for Antiplatelet Therapy?
Safety Concerns of Rectal Fever Suppositories in Young Children
Antipyretic suppository A 3-year-old child has developed a fever of 38 degrees Celsius due to sinusitis. Medication has been administered, which reduced the fever, but it rose again to 39.1 degrees Celsius after two hours. The plan is to use a rectal suppository for fever reducti...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
The manufacturing of rectal suppositories is designed for absorption through the rectum, and the amount absorbed through the vagina should not be significantly high, so there should not be any major impact. There is no need for excessive concern.[Read More] Safety Concerns of Rectal Fever Suppositories in Young Children
Concerns About My 1-Year-Old's Development and Health Issues
The baby is currently 1 year and 7 months old, and there is a depression in his fontanelle? Hello doctor, my baby is currently one year and seven months old. He has a depression in his fontanelle that is about 10 centimeters long and one and a half fingers wide. He often has diar...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
Infants with abnormal head shapes and developmental delays, characterized by wide cranial sutures and a prominent forehead, may require an evaluation for potential brain abnormalities. It is recommended to consult a pediatric neurologist at a major hospital for further assessment...[Read More] Concerns About My 1-Year-Old's Development and Health Issues
Impact of Short-Term Exposure to Loud Noise on Toddler Hearing
The possibility of hearing impairment in a child who is 1 year and 2 months old? Hello, doctor. My child is currently over one year old. A few days ago, they were near an operating juicer for about 5-10 seconds. We don't have a measuring device at home, but I found online th...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
I want a sound level of 85 to 90 decibels for a short duration of 5 to 10 seconds, which should not cause any hearing damage to children, so there is no need to worry too much.[Read More] Impact of Short-Term Exposure to Loud Noise on Toddler Hearing
Understanding Prolonged Fever in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Pediatric fever Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about my 6-year-old daughter. On the 24th, she had a fever of 38.8°C and we took her to see a doctor. The doctor diagnosed her with tonsillitis. She had a recurring fever for 3 days, approximately every 10-12 hours, reaching ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
Some viral infections can cause a fever lasting up to a week, such as adenovirus, so adenovirus rapid testing can be performed. Additionally, if a high fever persists three days after the last blood test, it may be advisable to conduct another blood test to assess any changes in ...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Fever in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice
Using Rebinin in Pediatric ITP: Is Bone Marrow Monitoring Required?
The use of Rebif (interferon beta-1a)? I would like to ask if the standard protocol for administering low-dose Rituximab to children for the treatment of ITP includes the requirement for regular bone marrow aspiration for monitoring.
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
The use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is considered a later-line therapy, indicating a more complex condition. The chemotherapy protocols in pediatric hematology-oncology are very detailed, cautious, and highly prof...[Read More] Using Rebinin in Pediatric ITP: Is Bone Marrow Monitoring Required?
Can Children Safely Combine Cough and Cold Medications?
Could you please clarify your question regarding pediatric medication? Hello Dr. Hsiao: My 4-year-old child is currently experiencing fever, a cough that sounds productive, yellow nasal discharge, and nasal congestion (the nasal discharge returns shortly after blowing the nose). ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
The medication your child is taking contains ingredients for cough relief and treating rhinitis (nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing). Xike Ning is a combination cold medicine that also includes ingredients for runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, cough, and expectorati...[Read More] Can Children Safely Combine Cough and Cold Medications?
Understanding Baby's Digestive Changes After Switching Formula
Issues with infant formula and stool? The child is currently over 2 months old and has been assessed by a pediatrician as having an allergic constitution, leading to a switch from S-26 formula to Enfamil Nutramigen. Since starting the Nutramigen formula, the frequency of bowel mo...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
If the frequency of bowel movements has increased and the stool has a higher water content compared to when it was normal, this is defined as a form of diarrhea. It is recommended to temporarily switch back to the original formula. If the stool returns to normal, it may indicate ...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Digestive Changes After Switching Formula
Understanding and Managing Itchy Genital Area in Toddlers
Itching in the genital area? My daughter is currently 2 years and 3 months old. For the past few days, she has been constantly scratching her genital area. Despite frequent washing of her bottom and urethral area, it hasn't stopped her from scratching. I applied Meikang crea...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen reply Pediatrics
It is difficult to make a diagnosis without actually seeing the skin condition. There are many possible causes for itching and rashes in the genital area, ranging from simple diaper rash to fungal infections, atopic dermatitis, or inflammation caused by pinworms leading to itchin...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Itchy Genital Area in Toddlers