Diet, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 6

Can babies with hydrocephalus consume solid foods? Hello Dr. Hsiao: Previously, during the four-month vaccination, it was found that the baby had 0.7 cm of hydrocephalus in the brain. I would like to ask, since the baby is now over four months old and has only been drinking dilut...

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...

Developmental delay in children Does long-term consumption of reverse osmosis (RO) water cause developmental delays in children?

Puberty in boys Your son is currently 10 years and 2 months old and has developed fine, sparse pubic hair, along with noticeable changes in the size and length of his penis. He is 148 cm tall and weighs 45 kg. Is this situation normal? Should I take him to a doctor for a bone age...

I would like to ask about dietary issues for dialysis patients? My mother is currently 57 years old. Her kidney function index has reached 10.7, but she has not yet started dialysis. I would like to ask how to adjust her diet. Can we use healthy low-sodium salt for main dishes? W...

A 2-year-old child has light yellow stool? Hello doctor: My child is currently 2 years and 1 month old. Recently, for the past 2 to 3 months, his stools have occasionally been mixed with light yellow. However, his activities and diet are normal without any abnormalities. Is it st...

Children consuming probiotics containing plasticizers? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have two children (a daughter in fourth grade and a son in second grade) who have been taking probiotics containing phthalates at 794 ppm for a year and a half (approximately one packet every two days). C...

Nasal allergies Dr. He: Hello, my child is almost 8 months old. During the winter, with temperature changes, he tends to sneeze, and in severe cases, he has a runny nose and nasal congestion. I would like to ask Dr. He the following questions: 1. Besides home cleaning to remove d...

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...

Please advise on the recommended juice intake for infants? Hello Doctor: My baby is currently 11 months and 7 days old, female, with a height of 75 cm and a weight of 8.2 kg. Her daily diet is as follows: (9:00 AM) breast milk 150 ml, followed by 150 ml of pureed food; (2:00 PM) ...

It feels a bit strange? I apologize, but I have a question. My child is almost 3 years old, and I noticed that the soles of his feet are yellow, while his hands are fine. I took him to a large hospital for an examination, and the doctor said it might be related to his diet. He do...

Developmental issues Is it safe for children born in 1999 to drink black and yellow soybean milk daily and consume bread, pastries, and steamed buns, considering that the isoflavones they contain might be harmful to growth? There are many rumors online, so please clarify. What fo...

Soy milk as a substitute for cow's milk? Dear Dr. Pei, My son is currently 1 year and 1 month old. Before he turned one, he was drinking hydrolyzed protein milk. He now has four meals a day, drinking milk (240cc) in the morning and before bed, while the other two meals cons...

Kawasaki disease!!! My nephew was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease when he was young, and he has been undergoing regular check-ups once a year since then. I would like to ask Dr. He: What impact might Kawasaki disease have on a child's health in adulthood? How can we prevent ...

Can infants consume traditional Chinese medicine? Hello, I would like to ask you a question. My sister is about 1 year and 2 months old. She often catches colds when she is taken care of by her nanny (who looks after two children, including my sister) and frequently takes Western...

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...

Infant constipation Hello, Director Jan: My child is almost 2 years old now, and every time he tries to have a bowel movement, he struggles to do so. We have seen doctors who say he will outgrow it since he was born a month premature, and overall he is doing well. However, he can...

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?...

Pediatric Allergies Hello, doctor. My baby is over seven months old. I started introducing solid foods at six months. The diet mainly consists of root vegetables and rice. Recently, I tried two new foods. The first one caused a significant reaction: redness and swelling around th...

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...