Chest, Pediatrics FAQ

Accidental ingestion in children? Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about my child who is almost one and a half years old. At that time, while sitting in her car seat, my older daughter gave my younger daughter a folded small round mirror to play with. Subsequently, my older ...

Headache and vomiting? Hello Doctor, my 12-year-old child has recently experienced episodes of head swelling and vomiting as follows: Note: On January 18, he received an injection in the endocrinology department to suppress bone age growth for a duration of three months. 1. On ...

A 6-year-old boy has a protrusion on the left side of his chest compared to the right side? The physician recently discovered that the 6-year-old boy at home has a protrusion on the left side of his chest that is more prominent than the right. Upon palpation, it feels like a more...

Diagnosis of Microcephaly in Newborns Hello, the child experienced intrauterine growth restriction due to fetal distress and underwent an emergency cesarean section at 37 weeks and 3 days. After birth, the length, head circumference, and chest circumference were approximately at ...

Are home fragrance products harmful to young children? Hello: I saw the news that a pediatrician shared about a 7-year-old girl who experienced chest pain and was taken to a clinic by her mother. After examination, it was found that she had precocious puberty. The pediatrician no...

Child has had a fever for 4 days? Hello, doctor. My child is 3 years old and started having a fever of about 39-39.5°C on Saturday night. We visited a clinic on Sunday and were prescribed antipyretic syrup. After taking it, the temperature dropped to 38-39°C. On Monday morning, w...

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 physical discomfort? Your question: 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...

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

Is it necessary to conduct cardiovascular examinations after a positive rapid test for adenovirus? My daughter is 3 years old and 10 months. Since April 23, she had a fever for 5 days and tested positive for adenovirus at the clinic. Her symptoms included 1. high fever 2. unilate...

Mycoplasma pneumonia Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a 5-year-old child who contracted mycoplasma pneumonia, resulting in right lung infiltration. The child was treated with medication for three days and discharged from the hospital. During the hospitalization, the child...

X-ray radiation issues When my child was nine months old, she was taken to the emergency room due to crying, vomiting, and coughing. Since there was no pediatrician available, she underwent chest and abdominal X-rays without any shielding for her body. When I followed up with a p...

Patent foramen ovale Hello, doctor. My child, who is over two years old, has been diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) that has not closed. Annual echocardiograms show mild mitral regurgitation and a PFO measuring approximately 0.2 cm. He rarely experiences chest tightness...

Milk consumption issues? Hello Doctor: My baby is currently two and a half months old. I am using a round hole nipple (suitable for 0-3 months) for feeding. Sometimes, my baby chokes while feeding, and I am worried about whether this could cause lung problems, which adds a lot of...

Inquiry about the child's examination report content? Hello Doctor: My child was hospitalized for examination at over one month old due to suspected infant apnea syndrome. After the hospitalization and examination, everything was reported as normal, and we were discharged ho...

My daughter feels a sharp pain in her chest area when breathing? Hello, Dr. Hsieh. My daughter is 12 years old and has been experiencing sharp pain in her chest area. Could this indicate a heart problem? She had similar symptoms in the second grade, where she felt a sharp pain wh...

Developmental delay Hello doctor, my baby is currently six months and eight days old. He grabs objects and puts them in his mouth, but his rolling movements are not very smooth. He can roll to his side but cannot roll onto his stomach. He can roll from his stomach to his back, bu...

Urinary tract infection (UTI) Hello, doctor. My daughter has had three urinary tract infections within three months, and imaging has revealed bilateral grade III vesicoureteral reflux. The nephrologist has scheduled a DMSA scan to check for kidney scarring. I would like to ask: 1...

5 months and 14 days old baby issues? Hello, doctor. I have the following questions: 1. My son, at this age, often experiences spit-up or small amounts of milk coming out when he burps. These symptoms occur at least once a day, but his activity level, height, and weight are all...

Feeding amount and burping positions for a 2-month-old baby? Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask: 1) Regarding the calculation of milk volume, since mid-May, my breast milk supply has been insufficient, and I am now feeding with formula milk at 120-130 ml per feeding. I ...