Ear, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 6

There is a small hole in the nose? Hello, I would like to inquire about a small hole I discovered on my child's nose yesterday, which is not swollen. I'm unsure what the cause might be. Additionally, there is a color difference on his neck, and I'm wondering if it ...

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...

Is it likely for a 3-year-old child to have any long-term effects from falling while playing? Hello, doctor. As the title suggests, my daughter is almost 3 years old. Today, while playing with her cousin who is the same age, my daughter was about to sit on a baby chair when her c...

Could you please provide more details about the issues related to oily stools and color changes? My son is currently 8 years old. Since he was about 6, he has frequently experienced issues with oily stools or passing gas that results in a significant amount of oil, enough to stai...

Indications for the use of Periactin? You have a one-year-old baby who has recently shown increased signs of milk aversion. The doctor has prescribed Periactin (to be taken either twice a day or once daily). It has been noted that Periactin is primarily indicated for rhinitis, al...

Medication consultation Hello, I have a one-year-old baby who has recently been experiencing frequent milk aversion. The doctor prescribed Biofermin and Periactin (to be taken in the morning and evening or once a day). Upon checking, I found that Periactin is primarily indicated ...

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...

Sleep duration Hello, doctor. My child is not yet in preschool and usually wakes up at around 5:30-6:00 AM at home. They take a nap at 11:30 AM. Will they be able to adjust to a different nap schedule when they start preschool?

Emergency braking and shaken baby syndrome? Hello, I have read a lot about "Shaken Baby Syndrome," which I know has been renamed to Abusive Head Trauma. I understand that it typically requires a significant amount of force and repeated shaking in a short period to cause...

Can children get bacterial infections? Hello, doctor. I live near an area where there are often pigeons and other birds. I would like to know if there is a concern for bacterial infections if birds come very close to my child or even touch them. Additionally, if my child touches ...

Fever in children Hello, Doctor: My daughter is about 11 years old now. When she was around 5 years old, she had a fever that caused febrile seizures, so I would give her antipyretics early. If her temperature was between 37.5°C and 38°C, I would give her liquid fever medicine, a...

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.&...

Childhood thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Hello Doctor: A family member's child has been diagnosed with ITP for a year. Previously, they used Romiplostim, and the platelet count generally ranged between 20,000 to 70,000, with a maximum count reaching 170,000. When using immun...

Thrombocytopenic purpura in infants? Hello Dr. Hsiao: A family member's child has been diagnosed with ITP for a year. Bone marrow tests have confirmed normal results, and blood cell counts are normal, with only extremely low platelet counts (ranging from 20,000 to 70,000, ...

Medications for Acute Hearing Loss During Breastfeeding Hello, I have a baby who is about 1.5 months old and is currently on a half breast milk and half formula diet. Recently, we visited an otolaryngologist due to symptoms of acute ear deafness and received a three-day supply of...

Neonatal ultrasound examination Hello, doctor! My baby is currently over four months old. We have not conducted various ultrasound examinations yet because we were waiting for insurance approval. I would like to ask if doing the checks now would mean missing the optimal period fo...

Baby fell off the bed and the swelling on the forehead is spreading? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, my baby accidentally fell off the adult bed (which is about 53 cm high). After a loud cry, I rushed in to check, and she was already lying down and crying. At that moment, I couldn...

Baby Development - One Month Standing Reflex Hello, doctor. I have read about the "standing reflex" in infants that occurs around three months of age, where they appear to stand when they touch something. Recently, our baby has been exhibiting this behavior frequently o...

Infant Growth and Development - One Month Standing Reflex Hello, doctor. I have read about the "standing reflex" in infants that occurs around three months of age, where they appear to stand when they touch something. Recently, our baby has been doing this frequently fo...

Leukopenia Hello doctor, I am 17 years old. Two weeks ago, I noticed a hard lump in my armpit. After taking antibiotics for two to three weeks, it seems to have improved. However, during my last visit to the doctor, I had blood drawn, and I found that three values in the report a...