Understanding Delayed Walking and Speech Development in Toddlers
The child is still hesitant to walk independently? Hello Doctor, my son will be 1 year and 3 months old in October. He is currently not walking independently but enjoys crawling very much. He climbs up and down stairs quite well. Regarding his speech, I’ve noticed that he only ca...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: The child has experienced febrile seizures, followed by convulsions, and the EEG shows epileptiform activity. Currently, they are under medication for control, right? It is recommended to continue follow-up with a pediatric neurologist. If the seizures are severe, recurren...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Walking and Speech Development in Toddlers
Understanding Prolonged Fever in Children with Influenza B
Influenza B follow-up questions? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I asked you about the flu, and I would like to ask you again. My child had a fever on September 9, which fluctuated between high and low. On September 14, we went to the emergency room at National Taiwan University H...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
The duration of fever caused by influenza can vary; some individuals may not experience a fever at all, while others may have a fever for up to a week. This largely depends on individual immunity and the presence of any complications. It is also possible to recover from influenza...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Fever in Children with Influenza B
Understanding Symptoms and Treatment of Influenza B in Young Children
Symptoms of Influenza B? Hello, doctor. My child is one year and five months old. Last week, he had a fever that fluctuated for four days without any cold symptoms. Since his activity level and appetite were normal, I did not give him any antipyretics. Sometimes his temperature r...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In cases of influenza, it is possible for fever or respiratory symptoms to appear first. Since the diagnosis of influenza has been confirmed through screening and there is still a presence of fever, along with the fact that young children have relatively weaker immune systems, it...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms and Treatment of Influenza B in Young Children
Understanding Elevated Body Temperature in Young Children: When to Worry?
Elevated body temperature? Hello, my child is currently one year and five months old. Two days ago, they had a fever of 38.5°C. After seeing the doctor, we were told that their throat was slightly red, but their appetite and energy levels were normal. They did not take any medica...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Li, Hello, a body temperature below 37.8°C is not considered a fever. If it exceeds 37.8°C, the most common cause is infection, while other causes may include inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, tumors or other malignancies, medications, or vaccination reaction...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Body Temperature in Young Children: When to Worry?
Understanding Mild Fever in Toddlers: Is It Roseola or Just a Cold?
Mild fever Hello, Doctor. My daughter is currently one year and four months old. She suddenly had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius last night. We took her to see a pediatrician, who noted that her throat was slightly red but not serious, and there were no other cold symptoms. We hav...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there are no rashes present on the body, it cannot be definitively determined to be roseola; similarly, it cannot be arbitrarily concluded that it is merely a cold. The following symptoms require immediate medical evaluation: persistent high fever lasting more than four days, ...[Read More] Understanding Mild Fever in Toddlers: Is It Roseola or Just a Cold?
Understanding Fever and Shaking in Toddlers: Is It Roseola?
High fever with intermittent body shaking! The baby is one year and one month old and had a fever for three days, which has now subsided. The doctor mentioned that there is only mild redness in the throat. Could this possibly be roseola? For the past two days, I have been using c...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there are no rashes on the skin, it is likely not roseola. If there are muscle spasms, they are usually accompanied by a blank stare and loss of consciousness; if these symptoms are absent, it may simply be a physiological response of the body shivering due to a high fever.[Read More] Understanding Fever and Shaking in Toddlers: Is It Roseola?
Understanding Elevated GOT and GPT Levels in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Regarding pediatric GOT and GPT? Hello Dr. Pei, My son is currently 3 years and 5 months old. Last Friday, he had a runny nose, so we took him to a nearby clinic where he was prescribed medication. He took the medication twice (in the morning and at noon) with the following com...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Mrs. Chuang, Hello. When liver cells are inflamed, the levels of GPT (ALT) can rise. Possible causes of hepatitis include infections, medications/toxins, bile duct obstruction, tumors, and autoimmune diseases. When the liver is inflamed, it is important to avoid factors tha...[Read More] Understanding Elevated GOT and GPT Levels in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Seizures in Children: Symptoms and Concerns for Parents
Symptoms of epilepsy? Hello Dr. Hsiao, my son had a febrile seizure before he turned one. A month later, without any fever, he had four seizures over three consecutive days, each lasting about 30 seconds (he had a cold for about a week at that time). We conducted EEG and encephal...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Common cramps may be accompanied by loss of consciousness and a vacant stare, but your child's symptoms do not resemble this. 2. The classification of epilepsy is quite complex; there can be generalized seizures at times and only focal seizures at other times. 3. An elect...[Read More] Understanding Seizures in Children: Symptoms and Concerns for Parents
Understanding Involuntary Head Shaking in Toddlers: When to Seek Help
Could you please provide more details about the issue of involuntary head shaking in children? Hello, my child is 2 years and 3 months old and has had five episodes of cold and fever with febrile seizures. We have done two EEGs, both of which were normal. However, recently I have...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Yaya: Based on your child's current milk intake, there should not be a risk of calcium deficiency. A blood test can easily determine if there is a calcium deficiency. It is recommended to consult a pediatric neurologist. Dr. Liu Zhengchao from the Pediatric Neurology De...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Head Shaking in Toddlers: When to Seek Help
Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Concerns and Follow-Up Care
Post-Jaundice Complications in Newborns I would like to ask about my baby who was born on June 10th. On June 13th (Saturday), the jaundice level at the clinic was 11.3. Our baby has G6PD deficiency and was very pale at birth. I noticed that while breastfeeding at the clinic, the ...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: The baby's jaundice reached 31, and after an emergency exchange transfusion, it is now around 7. Since there is a known case of G6PD deficiency, it is uncertain if there are other pathological causes, so I recommend consulting the physician who conducted the examinati...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Concerns and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Enterovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Enterovirus Process and Symptoms What are the characteristics of enterovirus infection? Does having enterovirus really cause a fever? (I don't have one.) I am on the third day of medication, and my condition has not improved; I have many sores in my mouth, about 15 (and abou...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common symptoms of enterovirus infection include fever and the appearance of blisters on the palms and soles. Most patients will experience a fever, but it is also possible for older children or adults with better immunity to not have a fever. The duration of enterovirus infectio...[Read More] Understanding Enterovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Teens: Symptoms and Treatment
What to do about enterovirus? Hello doctor, I am currently 13 years old and I have enterovirus. Is this normal? I have many small blisters and red spots in my mouth, and my lips have some cracks. Swallowing is uncomfortable. Could this be enterovirus? My current ear temperature i...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Enteroviruses can affect individuals of any age, but symptoms tend to be less pronounced in older adults. The presence of multiple blisters in the throat can be diagnostic for enterovirus infection. There is no specific antiviral treatment for enterovirus infections; management i...[Read More] Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Teens: Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding Low Neutrophil Count in Toddlers: Causes and Care
Low neutrophil count? A one-and-a-half-year-old child previously had a fever, and blood tests revealed congenital neutropenia. What kind of condition is this, will it improve, how should care be provided afterwards, and is it lifelong? The child has had fevers before but responde...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Neutropenia is a hematological disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils in the white blood cell count. The clinical features of neutropenia can vary widely; it may be asymptomatic or may lead to severe infections, resulting in serious complications and ev...[Read More] Understanding Low Neutrophil Count in Toddlers: Causes and Care
Excessive Sweating in Infants During Sleep: Causes and Concerns
Infants sweating while sleeping? Hello, doctor. My child is nine months old and had a throat infection with a fever for three days a few days ago. For the past two days, their temperature has been normal and their activity level has returned. However, whenever they sleep, they sw...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It is normal for infants to experience increased sweating temporarily during the recovery period from an illness.[Read More] Excessive Sweating in Infants During Sleep: Causes and Concerns
Is Your Baby Experiencing Calcium Deficiency? Signs and Symptoms Explained
Is the baby calcium deficient? Doctor, my baby is currently over four months old and weighs 7.5 kilograms. Since around two months, he/she has shown a decreased interest in feeding, consuming only about 500-600 ml of milk per day. At night, he/she tends to wake up every half hour...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the infant is not experiencing fever, throat inflammation, herpetic pharyngitis that prevents feeding, or symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, and is active with normal height and weight growth according to their growth curve (four months old, 7.5 kilograms is normal) or has not...[Read More] Is Your Baby Experiencing Calcium Deficiency? Signs and Symptoms Explained
Preventing Eosinophilic Colitis in Newborns: Key Insights for Parents
Neonatal eosinophilic enteritis? The infant was exclusively breastfed after birth and received vaccinations for BCG, as well as the first and second doses of the hepatitis B vaccine. On day 38, blood in the stool was discovered at home, and she was taken to the emergency departme...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Eosinophilic enterocolitis in neonates is quite rare, and the exact pathogenic mechanism of eosinophilic gastroenteritis remains unclear. It may be triggered by exposure to allergens in food (such as a very small number of infants with cow's milk protein allergy), leading to...[Read More] Preventing Eosinophilic Colitis in Newborns: Key Insights for Parents
Understanding Salmonella Gastroenteritis in Young Children: Key Insights and Care Tips
Bacterial gastroenteritis My child is one year and seven months old. After a week of fever and diarrhea, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with Salmonella gastroenteritis. I would like to ask you: 1. It has been eight days since the onset of the illness, and he is still having di...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. The typical stool in salmonella enteritis is deep green and foul-smelling. 2. Improvement in the condition is relative; for example, if the fever subsides, the frequency of diarrhea decreases, and the stool gradually becomes more formed, then that indicates improvement. 3....[Read More] Understanding Salmonella Gastroenteritis in Young Children: Key Insights and Care Tips
Can Probiotics Be Added to Infant Formula for Fussy Babies?
Infant probiotics My baby is currently over three months old and has a severe aversion to milk. Can I add probiotics to the baby formula? Thank you.
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the infant does not exhibit symptoms such as fever, throat inflammation, herpetic pharyngitis that prevents feeding, vomiting, or diarrhea, and shows normal activity levels, along with height and weight following their growth curve without significant deviation, this is consid...[Read More] Can Probiotics Be Added to Infant Formula for Fussy Babies?
Understanding Infant Refusal to Feed: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Three-month-old infant shows signs of milk aversion? Hello Doctor, my baby is currently three and a half months old. Usually, he/she consumes 130cc every three hours, with six feedings a day, and does not require night feedings. However, this week, he/she has only been drinking a...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If the infant is not experiencing fever, throat inflammation, herpetic pharyngitis that prevents feeding, vomiting, diarrhea, or any signs of infection, and is active with height and weight following their growth curve without significant deviation, this is considered a benign ph...[Read More] Understanding Infant Refusal to Feed: Causes and Solutions for Parents
Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Symptoms and Recovery Insights
Enterovirus Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing a high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) from last Thursday, which lasted for three days, and then I developed herpetic pharyngitis. The doctor diagnosed it as a viral infection. After three days of sore throat, it has gradually impro...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Herpetic pharyngitis with high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) can confirm a diagnosis of enterovirus infection. However, it is also possible for the patient to have concurrent infections, and it is medically impossible to guarantee that there will be no other infections. The key c...[Read More] Understanding Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Symptoms and Recovery Insights