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One kidney is larger than the other? My child, who is a preterm infant born at 34 weeks, is now almost one year old. Recently, we visited a pediatric clinic due to diarrhea, and the doctor discovered through an ultrasound that one of his kidneys is larger than the other. Both the...

Newborns may experience involuntary twitching of their hands, feet, or head? Dear Dr. Hsieh, Hello! My baby girl is about ten days old. She underwent brain ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound, and hearing tests at birth, all of which showed no abnormalities. Last Thursday and this Tu...

Infant milk intake Hello Doctor: My child was born at 38 weeks and 3 days, a boy. His birth weight was 2855g. He is currently 4.5 months old. My child's current weight is approximately 6.8kg, height is about 62.4cm, head circumference is 41.2cm, and chest circumference is 40...

Can a 1 year and 1 month old child still have biliary atresia? My child is 1 year and 1 month old. He started having a fever last Saturday, with an average temperature of 38.5°C. After administering antipyretics, the fever returns approximately every six hours. On the third day, ...

Can breastfed babies also experience constipation? My baby has been having irregular bowel movements, about once every six days. Although she is active, I am still very worried. Could it be because I have been eating too much spicy or hot food? My older child was breastfed as wel...

Overexertion Hello, my little one is less than a month old and often seems to strain, causing his face to turn red. Recently, there have been times when he suddenly cries very loudly, but after one or two cries, he becomes silent. When I check on him, I find that he has stopped b...

Infant gastrointestinal issues Hello, I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about my baby who is almost 2 months old. Recently, it seems that he has been experiencing stomach discomfort consistently between 4:00 AM and 9:00 AM for the past two days. Should I ...

What is the dosage of Adipex? Thank you for the doctor's response. When I took my child for vaccinations, I also asked the doctor to prescribe Adebi, but since the hospital did not have this probiotic, he asked me to buy it at the pharmacy. I would like to ask a few question...

Please recommend gastrointestinal probiotics suitable for infants under one year old? Since my nine-month-old daughter recently had gastroenteritis, I would like to supplement her with beneficial gut bacteria! Could you please recommend some options? As a mom, it's quite cha...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello, my baby is currently over 9 months old. He has had diarrhea for several days and we took him to the clinic where the doctor diagnosed him with gastroenteritis. He was given anti-diarrheal medication and we switched to lactose-free formula, which he ...

Eating eggs every day? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's okay for a 3-year-old child to eat eggs every day. Sometimes he even eats 2 eggs, as he is very picky and does not eat fish, meat, or vegetables, only eggs. Will eating so many eggs every day cause any issues?...

Chest tightness or pain? A ten-year-old child who frequently experiences chest tightness should undergo a thorough evaluation. Recommended tests may include: 1. A physical examination by a pediatrician. 2. An electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess heart rhythm and electrical activity...

Is it normal for an eight-year-old girl to start developing breast tissue? Hello: My friend has a daughter who recently turned eight years old and is currently in the second grade. However, before she turned eight, her breasts had already begun to develop, and now that she has ju...

Congenital intestinal malrotation Hello: How can we determine the clinical manifestations of congenital intestinal malrotation in newborns that lead to midgut volvulus causing small bowel hemorrhage? What treatment measures should be taken? How can we prevent recurrence?

Appetite loss in toddlers? Hello Doctor: I have a 1 year and 9 months old child at home, with a height of 85 cm and a weight of 11 kg. On average, he consumes about 400 to 500 ml of milk per day, along with a bowl of pumpkin porridge. He is only curious about food and usually tak...

excuse me? Dear Doctor, My male toddler is one year and five months old. Recently, when I pick him up, I feel a "clicking" sensation in the bones around his buttocks when he moves slightly. However, he seems to be active and healthy during his usual activities. I also...

Worried Father Dear Doctor Hsieh: Today my daughter had a fever and went to the clinic, where they said it was an enterovirus infection. What is an enterovirus? Are there any complications associated with it? Thank you, a concerned father.

I would like to undergo a DNA paternity test? Dear Doctor, I would like to undergo a DNA paternity test. Does Hsinchu City Hospital offer this service? Or where in Hsinchu can I get a paternity DNA test?

Compulsive behavior? My daughter is 3 years and 5 months old. I remember that she started to involuntarily press her fists against her abdomen and push down when she was a little over 2 years old. She keeps repeating this until she is drenched in sweat. Initially, it happened bef...

Walking with a limp? My son is currently 3 years and 4 months old and often walks on his tiptoes, only walking normally after being reminded. Recently, he has started walking with a limp. When I ask him if it hurts, he sometimes says no and sometimes says yes. I'm not sure w...