Antibiotics, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 3

Lymphatic issues Hello Doctor: My child is over 9 months old. A few days ago, he had a high fever and we went to the emergency room, where the doctor prescribed antibiotics and suppositories. After three days, the fever subsided, but a rash appeared. Today, I suddenly noticed thr...

Is there a relationship between spitting up milk and colic or premature infants? Hello doctor, my child was born on July 28, at 36 weeks of gestation, with a birth weight of 2196g, which is somewhat low. At birth, his white blood cell count was elevated, and he was hospitalized f...

If the medication was vomited, should it be taken again? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have a basic medication question. If a child vomits shortly after taking medication (especially antibiotics), should they take another dose? Is there a standard procedure for this, such as taking another ...

Even after recovering from a cold, one may still cough to the point of vomiting? Hello, Doctor Fei. My daughter started experiencing coughing symptoms around the end of April. At first, we didn't think much of it, but later she developed phlegm and a runny nose, so we took h...

Persistent fever? I would like to ask about my condition. Four days ago, I had a fever and went to the clinic that night for a rapid test, which showed negative results for both influenza A and B. However, after taking the medication, I continued to have a fever that fluctuates d...

Antibiotics for sinusitis? Hello Dr. Pei: My younger sister is currently eleven months old. She started having a runny nose (clear) on March 5th, and on March 8th, she developed a fever. A rapid test at the clinic confirmed Influenza A. After taking antiviral medication, she no l...

1. Examination 2. Medication 3. Temperature issues A 2-year and 7-month-old girl experienced her first febrile seizure three days after attending kindergarten, following an enterovirus infection (at that time she was 2 years and 5 months old). She was hospitalized for five da...

Erythromycin medication A child who is one year and nine months old accidentally got pricked by a needle. Since there were no suitable medications for babies at home, we visited a surgeon who prescribed "Xinchangsu ointment." I asked the doctor if it was safe for the ch...

Questions about bathing infants? If a mother tested positive for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) during pregnancy, there is a possibility of transmitting the bacteria to the baby during labor and delivery. However, bathing together with a six-month-old baby using a swimming neck floa...

Bacterial gastroenteritis My child is one year and seven months old. After a week of fever and diarrhea, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with Salmonella gastroenteritis. I would like to ask you: 1. It has been eight days since the onset of the illness, and he is still having di...

Long-term use of antibiotics? Hello, my 13-year-old daughter has a history of asthma and lung collapse. Recently, she had a severe cold that led to coughing up blood. The doctor diagnosed her with bronchiectasis and noted low blood oxygen levels (92-95). The treating physician ha...

Long-term use of antibiotics can affect bowel movements? Children are inherently prone to constipation. Previously, if they consumed a large amount of cooling fruits or drank plenty of fluids, they would not experience hard stools. However, after discovering that the child has a ...

Loose stools in children? Hello Doctor: My child was born in October 2004, male. He has daily bowel movements, sometimes once and sometimes twice. He often complains of stomach pain before having a bowel movement. For the past few days, his stools have been loose. He is 142 cm ta...

Otitis media, hearing, and headache? Hello, doctor. My child has a history of allergies (mainly nasal). Around March 20th of this year, he had a fever and we took him to see an ENT specialist. The doctor diagnosed him with otitis media and prescribed antibiotics for two weeks (wh...

Will this medication affect urine test results? Hello, Dr. Hsiao! My sister is currently eight months old. Five days ago, she had a fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius at midnight and went to the emergency room. A urine test was performed, and she had taken cough syrup two hours prior,...

Child experiencing diarrhea and abdominal pain? Hello, my child is nine years old and is about to enter the third grade. She weighs 36 kg and has been experiencing diarrhea since early June. Additionally, she has persistent pain in the area just below her navel, which is tender t...

Ureteral stenosis in infants, hydronephrosis? Hello, doctor! My sister's baby was born with unilateral hydronephrosis. Now that the baby is one month old, a check-up revealed ureteral stricture, and the affected kidney has become twice the size of a normal one. Can a one-mon...

Allergic asthma in children? Dear Doctor, I would like to inquire about my child's allergies and asthma issues. I am currently abroad and have a two-and-a-half-year-old child who has been experiencing cold symptoms since the beginning of the year. Initially, he had a persis...

Will long-term medication use have an impact? Hello, doctor. My daughter is five years old and has a history of asthma, nasal allergies, and persistent runny nose. She has been coughing with phlegm, so she has been taking cold medication. Recently, she has had issues with fluid i...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) My daughter is over 3 years old. A little over a week ago, she had a urinary tract infection (caused by E. coli) and was on antibiotics for a week. After a follow-up check, it was confirmed that there were no bacteria and no blood in her urine. Howev...