Eye, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 7

Diet after rotavirus infection? My child had vomiting and diarrhea on Friday night and was hospitalized for IV fluids. She is no longer vomiting but still has watery diarrhea... once or twice a day. She has always been a picky eater, and when she eats something she doesn't l...

Abnormal findings in neonatal cranial ultrasound examination? Hello, my baby was born on April 19, 2007. We had a self-paid neonatal brain ultrasound examination, and when we reviewed the report on May 19, the doctor informed us of an abnormality—there is asymmetry in the size of...

Is this action considered normal? Hello, doctor: My baby was born on January 1, 1996. At birth, a newborn screening was performed, and the report indicated a positive reaction for thyroid function. However, after retesting, the results came back normal. Recently, when I hold the ...

Six-and-a-half-month-old baby with white stools? Dr. Pei: The child is currently six and a half months old. Two days ago, the stool was once white like formula, and another time it was white in the front, green in the middle, and yellow at the end. After that, for the next two da...

Head issues My child is now over three months old. His head always tilts to the right. Will this situation improve as he gets older? Also, why does his right eye tear up every time he yawns? Is this a normal phenomenon, or does he need to see a doctor?

Vomiting and diarrhea? Hello Doctor: My child is 1 year and 4 months old. Recently, he has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea during the night, but his activity level during the day remains normal. The vomiting and diarrhea occurred only once or twice. He had previously show...

A one-year-old child has facial nerve issues? Is there any other better treatment method for a one-and-a-half-year-old child with facial nerve issues (such as facial asymmetry) besides corticosteroid medication?

Baby's eyes The baby was born less than two weeks ago, but after being discharged from the hospital, we noticed that the baby's upper and lower eyelids are swollen and red, as well as the upper lip, which also has red, swollen spots. We are unsure if this is due to an i...

Tilted eye corners Hello Dr. Hong, I sincerely seek your advice. An 8-year-old child with a history of allergies is currently exhibiting involuntary movements, including frowning, shaking the head to the left (which may be a type of seizure), and rolling the eyes upward and to th...

Do you need mite-proof bedding? Earwax? Hello Dr. Hong, I have a 2.5-year-old child who has recently been diagnosed with moderate allergies and has developed a specific sensitivity to dust mites. Since we are planning to update his bedding, should I specifically prepare dust mi...

Dark circles under the eyes? The baby is almost eight months old. Recently, there has been a light red bruise appearing under the eyes. Can babies also have dark circles? Is it caused by lack of sleep, or could it be due to allergies? Growth status: approximately 8.6 kg and 72 cm...

Regarding pediatric allergies..? Hello Doctor: My baby is over a month old and has seborrheic dermatitis. We did not perform a cord blood test at birth to check for allergic predisposition. I would like to ask: (1) Are there any other methods to check if my baby is allergic? My b...

My baby has seborrheic dermatitis? Hello Doctor: My baby developed some small rashes on the face when he was about two weeks old, and his face was very oily. I didn't think much of it at first and hoped it would resolve on its own. Later, when he turned one month old, I took...

LP33 Probiotic Dear Doctor, I have a history of allergic conditions (allergic conjunctivitis leading to dry eye syndrome, and a tendency for nasal allergies, including seasonal allergic urticaria). I am concerned that my child may also have an allergic predisposition. The pharmac...

What is this condition? My daughter, who is 9 years old, has been exhibiting a symptom for about a month. She first widens her eyes, wrinkles her nose, takes a deep breath, then rapidly blinks 5 to 6 times, pauses for a second or two, and repeats the same actions. This occurs thr...

The skin under the baby's eyes is red? The skin under the eyes of a 1-year-old infant, near the nose, is red in color, and both eyes are affected. Is this a symptom of a condition? If further diagnosis is needed, which type of specialist should be consulted?

Infant eye edema? Hello Doctor: My baby is now over 5 months old, and recently his eyes have been swollen, usually the most in the morning after waking up, and it gradually improves by the afternoon. He sleeps on his side at night, so the eye on the side he sleeps on tends to be ...

Is the baby's skin color healthy? Hello, doctor... My baby was born at 35 weeks, weighing 2450 grams. His skin color is somewhat reddish and darker. He had a prolonged jaundice period and stayed in the hospital for one week. The doctor said that because he is smaller, the ja...

Decreased urine output in infants? My daughter just turned one year old, and I'm not sure if it's because the weather suddenly got hotter and she's sweating more, but her urine output has become extremely low. There have been times when she hasn't urinated for...

Strabismus in children Hello Dr. Chen, My baby girl is currently over 8 months old, but she often exhibits cross-eyed behavior. Is this abnormal? Does she need to undergo correction, or will it likely resolve on its own as she gets older, perhaps after her first birthday? Also,...