Heart, Pediatrics FAQ - Page 6

Neonatal jaundice Hello Doctor: Regarding a bilirubin level of 15.2 mg/dL, what blood tests need to be performed? Is it necessary to admit the newborn to a moderate to severe neonatal care unit? Is it excessive to draw 50 cc of blood for testing? Thank you.

What is happening with the baby? The baby is now almost five months old and has been suffering from chronic abdominal bloating and pain since birth. We have taken her to many clinics for consultations. The previous doctor diagnosed her with "colic" and recommended switc...

Has Dr. Pei-Hsin Chang received this letter? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about my one-month-old baby. Is it okay to trim the fine hair at such a young age? His head shape is slightly uneven; how can I correct it? I'm unsure if the commercially available baby p...

What is wrong with my 2-month-old daughter? How can I help her? My daughter is currently 2 months old and has a congenital heart defect (a small atrial septal defect). Recently, after a mild cold, she has been crying frequently due to gastrointestinal discomfort from gas. She is ...

Pediatric respiratory issues A child experiences loud breathing sounds during sleep and occasionally has episodes of breathing cessation. During the day, when engaging in physical activity, the child also experiences significant shortness of breath and occasional mild chest pain....

Chest pain In 1990, a diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse was made, with occasional episodes of tachycardia and chest pain. Regular follow-up examinations each year showed no deterioration. However, this year, there have been several episodes of increased shortness of breath, whic...

The newborn's cry is hoarse? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my baby, who was born about a week ago (full term, weighing 2700 grams). I noticed that his crying was quite normal in the hospital, and he cried loudly at birth. However, since returning home for the post...

Could you please clarify your question for Dr. Tsai? My baby is over three months old. I am feeding my baby a mixture of Enfamil formula, Karotani goat milk powder, and a small amount of Karotani vegetable and fruit rice cereal. The mixing ratio is correct. Is this combination ha...

Genetic disorders If there are hereditary diseases in the family, such as cardiovascular diseases or congenital disorders, at what age should further detailed examinations be conducted for infants and young children? Additionally, where should these relevant tests be performed?

Kawasaki disease Hello Director Zhao, my nephew was hospitalized for a fever from 1990 to 2001 and was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease. I would like to know if this condition can cause serious long-term complications for the child, as well as what symptoms or damage it may cause....

Asthma 1. Why do children develop asthma? 2. What are the different types of asthma? 3. How can I care for them?

What is sinus tachycardia? Recently, I had a health check-up and found that my pulse was 109 beats per minute. The electrocardiogram showed sinus tachycardia. What does sinus tachycardia mean? Thank you!

Tricuspid regurgitation Hello Dr. Chen: My son is currently two months old and has a heart murmur graded 1-2, mild tricuspid regurgitation, and an unclosed defect (I forgot the exact location). He also experiences frequent sweating. What should we pay attention to? Does he need t...

Childhood Hypertension and Hypotension Hello Doctor: My daughter is 5 years old. On the evening of January 4th, I measured her blood pressure, which was "139/119" with a heart rate of 51. Is this normal? Could you please provide the correct measurement method? Thank you...

Heart murmur Hello Doctor: My daughter is six years old and has received a notification from her first-grade health check-up indicating that she has a "heart murmur." How should we proceed? Should we schedule an appointment with a pediatrician or a cardiologist? Thank y...

What is pulmonary artery stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and patent foramen ovale? Hello Doctor: My child is currently one year and two months old. After an examination (echocardiogram), it was found that there is mild pulmonary artery stenosis, mild mitral regurgitation, and a p...

CPR in Unconsciousness A 5-month-old child fell off the bed (with the legs on the bed and the upper body hanging down) and was found with a cold body, complete weakness, slightly open eyes, and dilated pupils. The doctor stated that the child had already died before arriving at t...

Fear of Kawasaki disease The child just turned one year old this year and had Kawasaki disease six months ago. He still needs to take half a dose of aspirin daily. In six months, a follow-up echocardiogram will be performed to check if the cardiovascular system has returned to no...

Kawasaki disease Dear Doctor: My child has previously been diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is currently taking aspirin. Will this condition heal completely? Are there any potential long-term effects? How should I care for my child? What specific precautions should I take? Wil...

Mediterranean anemia, also known as thalassemia? Hello Dr. Liang, I have some questions from my colleague: 1. What is thalassemia? 2. If a couple has two sons (elementary school students), and the husband has recently been diagnosed with beta-thalassemia while the mother’s h...