Brain, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 9

Child falls down? Hello Doctor: My child, who is over 4 months old, rolled over for the first time and accidentally fell and hit the back of his head while getting vaccinated. The doctor advised us to observe at home, but we noticed swelling and bruising at the back of his head. ...

What causes persistent high levels of bilirubin? Dr. Tsai: Hello! I delivered a premature infant weighing 476 grams on October 24. On October 26, due to a high bilirubin level, the attending physician recommended a blood exchange, and we exchanged 50 cc of blood. After the exchan...

Hypothyroidism My baby (2 months old) has congenital hypothyroidism and is currently undergoing medication treatment. Although she is receiving treatment, I am still concerned about her future cognitive development. Will the treatment ensure that my baby’s development is normal?

Newborn generalized tremors? Dear Doctor, My baby is a twin born at 37 weeks. Over the past week, my daughter has been experiencing noticeable tremors from her chin to her limbs and body while sleeping. Even when I hold her, the shaking frequency remains high, causing her to fre...

Sleep bruxism? My son is currently three years old, and I recently noticed that he grinds his teeth very forcefully at night, making a loud noise. It usually occurs one to two times throughout the night. What could be the cause of this? Thank you.

At a loss? Hello Director Zhang, I have a three-month-old baby currently in the intensive care unit. The situation began when my baby suddenly turned completely black, had seizures, and was unable to breathe. After a week of examinations, it is suspected that there is pressure o...

Infant vomiting Hello Dr. Chen: My son is almost 11 months old and weighs less than 10 kg. He only wants to drink milk when he is sleeping, and when I feed him porridge while he is awake, he often vomits, even the milk that he managed to drink. Could this be pyloric stenosis? He ...

Persistent fever lasting more than five days? My child just turned two years old, but often has a fever that lasts for five consecutive days, with temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius each time. He also has a severe cough and produces a lot of phlegm, yet the doctor only men...

Pediatric orthopedics and other issues? Hello, Doctor: I currently have two children, one girl and one boy. My daughter is 2.5 years old, and my son is 1 year and 3 months old. I have a few questions for you: 1. My daughter has a condition where her left leg is longer than her ...

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...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate Hello: A few days ago, a neighbor's child experienced a stroke, resulting in paralysis of the left hand and leg. Initial diagnosis by a physician suggests it is congenital, but there are questions. 1. The child (who...

Pediatric symptoms MRI findings of abnormalities in the basal ganglia of the brain may have significant implications for the future development of young children.

The son is practicing turtle breathing techniques, and the mother is almost scared to death? Hello Dr. Wu: My child is currently one and a half years old and cries a lot. Since he turned one, at least once every one to two months, he has cried to the point where his lips turn pur...

Temporary cessation of breathing? Hello, doctor! I have a severe allergic constitution (allergic rhinitis, asthma, drug allergies, and urticaria). When I sleep, I often unconsciously stop breathing (my husband says that after regular breathing, I suddenly stop for a few minutes a...

My daughter frequently falls down? My daughter is over 2 years and 4 months old. However, ever since she started walking, she frequently falls down. Some people have told me that it might be due to insufficient calcium intake. Others have suggested that it could be because she st...

Regarding fontanelles? Is it harmful for adults to touch the fontanelle of a 5-month-old infant? Could a bad temper and nighttime crying be related to this?

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. ...

Language barrier Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you about my son who is already ten years old, but he still does not speak clearly. I have taken him to see a doctor before, and they said he would improve as he got older, but he is still the same. I have heard that there is ...

Congenital Hypothyroidism My little nephew was initially diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism during newborn screening at birth. What impact does this congenital condition have on the child's brain development? When is the best time for treatment? How should the child be...

Language development delay Hello, Dr. Zhao! My son was born on March 20, 2021, and he is currently about two years and two months old. He started to pronounce single words around the age of two, such as "mom" and "dad," but there are still some sounds he canno...