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Frequent head injuries? Could you please tell me if a child who will turn 2 years old this May, who can walk and run, but has been in the crawling stage and has bumped their head several times, including a fall in the bathroom in February, which resulted in crying but no visible ...

Diagnosis of enterovirus? If a child has a small ulcer in the oropharynx, will a doctor diagnose it as hand, foot, and mouth disease, or does there need to be multiple ulcers for a diagnosis?

There is a hard lump near the masseter muscle in the neck and lower jaw area? There are hard lumps near the neck and the lower jaw close to the masseter muscle. They are smooth and movable, and pressing on them is somewhat uncomfortable. Upon self-examination, the lump in the nec...

Unexplained physical discomfort? Hello, I would like to ask a question. My 12-year-old child has a history of arrhythmia and has undergone catheter ablation. Since last month, he has been experiencing a sensation of pressure on his heart, lasting about 2 to 3 hours each day. He h...

Unexplained bone pain? I would like to ask on behalf of my daughter, who has been experiencing unexplained pain in her left bones, such as the clavicle, knee, and hand joints, since March. She has undergone X-rays, blood tests for autoimmune diseases, and ultrasounds at an outpat...

Concerns about improper support of an infant's neck and the risk of shaken baby syndrome? Hello, doctor. I am a very anxious new mother, and my anxiety has caused a lot of hair loss... There is an overwhelming amount of information online, and it's often "extreme.&...

Hydronephrosis with renal pelvis dilation During my wife's prenatal check-ups, the doctor did not mention any kidney issues with the fetus. However, after the baby was born and at one month old, we discovered hydronephrosis during an ultrasound at a clinic. At that time, the...

Babies born overseas who have not received the hepatitis B vaccine? Hello Dr. Zhong: My baby was born in Europe, where it is recommended to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at the age of twelve, which is different from Taiwan. Currently, my baby and I return to Taiwan periodically...

My daughter, who has already been potty trained, put on a diaper by herself? My daughter is currently in the 5th grade. Although she finally stopped using diapers in the 3rd grade, she has not had any bedwetting incidents since then. However, I noticed that starting around August...

Penile issues A 6-year-old boy has been frequently saying "gugu guai guai" for the past 7 to 8 months. He went to the hospital for urine and ultrasound tests, both of which showed no abnormalities. He continues to say "gugu guai guai" every day, especially bef...

Bruise lump Hello Doctor, a while ago I might have accidentally bumped the inner side of my calf near the ankle, and a lump that looks like a bruise appeared. It feels about 0.5 cm and isn't very prominent; you can only feel it by touch. It's been almost a month. I was ...

There is a lump under the tongue? After having my wisdom teeth removed, a lump appeared under my tongue that hasn't gone away for several days and has changed color. Which specialist should I see?

Is there any concern regarding the use of silk protein in this butt cream and skin lotion? Hello Doctor, my son is currently 14 months old and has G6PD deficiency. Previously, I purchased Penaten diaper cream and the same brand's moisturizing lotion. I checked the ingredient...

Pediatric kidneys Good afternoon. My daughter was diagnosed with congenital hydronephrosis at the age of 11. Her left kidney had already become swollen due to fluid accumulation, causing severe pain that made her vomit. She required surgery, and the doctor said it would be a mino...

The baby is currently 1 year and 9 months old and has been experiencing sleep issues since 5 to 6 months of age? Hello, doctor. My son is currently 1 year and 9 months old. He has been waking up frequently at night since he was 5-6 months old, often needing to be held and comfort...

Hematoma, hard lumps, and scars? I have a 2-year-old child who accidentally bumped their cheek against the bed frame at the beginning of February. The injury is near the right corner of the mouth, and there was bleeding inside the mouth due to contact with the teeth. The next day...

Sleep problems in young children? Hello Doctor: I have two nieces who are twins, currently almost 6 years old (they are nearly 5 years old). They are sleeping with my grandmother. The older niece has been experiencing sleep issues; she often cries out in distress during the night...

Baby bowel movements Hello doctor, my baby is currently 1 month and 13 days old and is exclusively breastfed. However, he hasn't had a bowel movement for five days. He usually consumes 120 ml of milk, but for some reason, he hasn't been finishing it these past few days....

A toddler over one year old fell from a stroller and hit the back of their head, and also bumped the back of their head while learning to walk and climbing up a step? If a one-year-old child falls and hits the back of their head while using a lightweight stroller, and then later ...

Enterovirus? A few days ago, I had a fever of about 38 degrees Celsius. I saw a doctor, and she said I had red spots in my throat, possibly indicating a hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) caused by enterovirus. After taking medication, my temperature increased from 38 to 39 deg...