Rash, Pediatrics FAQ

Managing Diarrhea in Infants: Tips for Parents of 3-Month-Olds

Baby diarrhea Hello, my child is almost 3 months old and currently drinking a mix of Enfamil formula and Babycare goat milk, about one and a half servings. However, in the past few days, he has been experiencing diarrhea, with watery stools. His milk intake has decreased from 150...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Increased frequency of bowel movements and higher water content in your baby's stool indicate that they are experiencing diarrhea due to gastroenteritis. It is advisable to consult a pediatrician for medications that can help firm up the stools. Additionally, consider diluti...

Understanding White Bumps on Your 4-Month-Old Baby's Back

The baby has small white spots on the back at 4 months old? Doctor, my baby is now 4 months old, and there are round white bumps on his back. Could this be due to overheating?

Dr. Ma Yiqun Reply:
Hello: There are many causes for skin rashes in babies. They can be triggered by external environmental factors (such as excessively hot weather) or may be indicative of systemic diseases. It is recommended that you take your baby to a pediatrician or dermatologist for a thorough...

Understanding Skin Allergies in Infants: When to Seek Help

Skin allergy Hello, doctor. 1. My baby is now over 3 months old and often has skin that resembles "hives," with small red spots or patches on the hands and feet. They appear for a while and then gradually fade. The clinic doctor prescribed medication and mentioned to ...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The primary purpose of lactose-free formula is to alleviate diarrhea. To prevent allergies, the best approach is to breastfeed, followed by considering hydrolyzed protein formula. Allergic predisposition can be hereditary; studies indicate that if one parent has an allergi...

Understanding Baby Rashes: When to Seek Medical Advice

Is it a rash? My baby is almost one month old, and in the past few days, I've noticed small red spots appearing on their face, starting from the cheeks, then to the eyebrows, and now around the eyes. There are so many that they look like patches of red. However, I observed t...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborns may gradually develop small red spots on their faces, primarily due to the residual maternal hormones still present in their bodies, which stimulate the sebaceous glands (commonly located on the cheeks, sides of the nose, and eyebrows) to produce excess oil. In some case...

Is It the Flu? Understanding Serious Symptoms in Children

Is it the flu? Should I be concerned? Doctor, I have a question: My two children had a fever on the same day, but in different locations. However, their condition seems more serious because they have yellow discharge from their eyes and bloodshot sclera. We took them to see a doc...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common situations in which children may experience fever and conjunctivitis include infections (such as adenoviral pharyngoconjunctival fever, measles, scarlet fever, influenza, etc.) and autoimmune diseases (such as Kawasaki disease). Each condition may also present with additio...

How to Identify Allergies in Infants: A Guide for Parents

How to identify allergies in infants? Hello, doctor. My baby is 4 months old, and I would like to know how to determine if he is allergic. I asked the hospital, and they said that allergy testing through blood work can only be done after the age of three. However, some people say...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Allergic diseases are related to two factors: one is the allergic constitution, and the second is allergens. The allergic constitution is hereditary; many scholars have statistically found that if one parent has an allergic constitution, the child has a one in four to one ...

Child's Nasal Congestion and Unpleasant Odor: Possible Causes and Solutions

Nasal congestion during sleep with an unusual odor in the left nostril? Doctor, my child is currently 2 years and 10 months old. For the past two weeks, he has been experiencing nasal congestion during sleep. Today, before his nap, I helped him clear his nostrils and noticed an u...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there is long-term unilateral nasal congestion, runny nose, or even nasal odor, the presence of a foreign body in the nasal cavity is a possibility. X-rays can only detect metallic objects; non-metallic objects are not visible on X-rays. Therefore, an examination for nasal for...

Understanding Infant Crying: Is It Related to Hernia Issues?

Is it a hernia issue in infants? Hello doctor, I am the mother of the child. When my baby brother was born, the doctor said he had a hernia. After about six months, the doctor mentioned it would resolve on its own. However, from birth until now, he has been crying a lot for the p...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common reasons for a constantly crying baby: 1. Hunger, wet diaper, or needing comfort, 2. Fever, 3. Oral ulcers or severe thrush, 4. Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose, 5. Inguinal hernia (umbilical hernia does not cause this), 6. Severe diaper rash, 7. Vaccine side effe...

Managing Post-Vaccine Nausea and Fever in Children: A Guide for Parents

Influenza vaccine Hello Dr. Pei, my daughter is currently in the first grade of elementary school. In October, she received the flu vaccine (not H1N1) at school. However, the day after the vaccination, she experienced mild fever and nausea. The fever gradually subsided after a fe...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! The overall reporting rate of adverse reactions following the administration of the domestically produced Guoguang H1N1 vaccine or seasonal influenza vaccine is comparable to data from other countries and is very low. According to the statistics from the Centers for Diseas...

Understanding Allergies and Asthma in Young Children: A Parent's Guide

Allergic rhinitis / Asthma My daughter (2 years old) has always been in good health, rarely experiencing fever. When she does have a fever, it usually subsides quickly, often without the need for medication; just giving her some warm water is enough to help reduce the fever. Howe...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Mrs. Liang, Hello. Allergic diseases are related to two factors: one is the allergic constitution, and the second is the allergens. The allergic constitution can be hereditary; numerous studies have shown that if one parent has an allergic constitution, the child has a one ...

Managing Diarrhea in Infants: Causes and Solutions for Parents

Infant diarrhea Hello Doctor: My son is over seven months old. A few days ago, he received the flu vaccine, and the day after, he started having diarrhea. I have already taken him to see a doctor, who said it is not a vaccine-related issue but rather gastroenteritis! However, he ...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Hello: The flu vaccine does not cause these complications. If there are symptoms such as diarrhea or diaper rash, it is still advisable to see a doctor. Recently, there has been an outbreak of gastroenteritis, and if it is viral gastroenteritis, the initial symptoms can be more s...

Understanding and Managing Excessive Crying in Newborns: Tips for Parents

Crying incessantly? Hello, doctor. My baby was just born not long ago, and is under one month old. For some unknown reason, he cries frequently, almost every half hour. His diaper has been changed, and he has been fed. Each feeding lasts about an hour, but he only consumes around...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common reasons for a baby under one month old to cry continuously include: 1. Hunger, wet diaper, or needing comfort; 2. Fever; 3. Oral ulcers or severe thrush; 4. Foreign objects in the eyes, ears, or nose; 5. Inguinal hernia; 6. Severe diaper rash; 7. Vaccine side effects; 8. I...

Understanding Numbness in Toddlers: When to Seek Medical Help

Numbness in the foot? My child is only 2 and a half years old. Recently, he often complains about a tingling sensation in his feet. I think it might be numbness, but it occurs quite frequently. I'm not sure if I should seek medical attention... which specialty should I consu...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
A two-and-a-half-year-old child's expressive language skills may not be fully developed, making it difficult for adults to understand their concerns at times. It is advisable to first check for any skin rashes; if present, a visit to a pediatrician or dermatologist is recomm...

Should My 4-Month-Old Switch to Hydrolyzed Formula for Allergies?

Is it necessary to switch to drinking water instead of protein powder? Hello Doctor: My son is currently four months old. During his vaccination visit on June 20, the doctor mentioned that he has nasal allergies and observed small red rashes on his chin, indicating an allergic re...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Xiao Qing, Hello! Your baby's chin has a small red rash, which is likely a drool rash and is unrelated to food allergies; it is caused by digestive enzymes in saliva irritating the skin. The small flat red rash on the hands is probably heat rash, also unrelated to food...

Managing Allergies in Infants: Key Dietary Guidelines and Health Concerns

Allergy Hello: My child is currently over 7 months old and has a history of allergies. I would like to ask: 1. Should egg yolks and meats be introduced only after 10 months to reduce the risk of allergies? 2. What is the appropriate amount of egg yolk to give? Which types of meat...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Egg whites should be introduced around one year of age, while most meats are considered low-allergen complementary foods. 2. When starting to try new complementary foods, the principle is to begin with small amounts and gradually increase, starting with purees, then moving to ...

Impact of Antibiotic Overdose on Young Children: Key Concerns and Risks

Can accidentally consuming an excessive amount of antibiotics affect a child? Hello, doctor: My child (1 year and 9 months old) had a fever and went to the hospital for a consultation. The doctor prescribed medication, including two bottles that seem to be antibiotics (name: Amox...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
1. Diarrhea, rashes, and decreased body temperature may be caused by excessive antibiotic use, but they could also be manifestations of the underlying disease, making it difficult to determine the correlation between the two. 2. Most medications are metabolized by the liver and ...

Understanding Speech Delays in Toddlers: When to Seek Help

The child is not speaking? Is a 2-year-and-1-month-old child who can recognize and call "dad" and "mom," and is taught to say words like "sister," "dog," and "goodbye," but only speaks when happy, considered to have language delay...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
By the age of 2, a child should be able to say around 10 meaningful words and combine them in phrases (such as "mommy," "hug," "daddy," "dog," "grandma," etc.). They should also be able to meaningfully identify one or two body par...

Differences Between Kawasaki Disease and Roseola in Young Children

excuse me? What is the difference between Kawasaki disease and roseola? A 1.8-year-old girl started having a fever of 40 degrees Celsius on the night of April 19. She was diagnosed with a general fever and was admitted to the hospital on the night of April 20 due to persistent fe...

Dr. Xie Degui Reply:
Kawasaki disease, in addition to skin rashes, lymphadenopathy, conjunctivitis or oral inflammation, and peripheral extremity redness or desquamation, is primarily diagnosed based on a fever lasting for five days. Sometimes the clinical symptoms can be quite similar, but a diagnos...

Switching Baby Formula: Tips for Smooth Transition and Gut Health

Milk consumption issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it is possible to switch my baby DD back to the original formula, Gold Kabe, since he is still in the adjustment period for the new Anqi'er formula, which I have found to be unsuitable. Currently, I am gradually ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
As long as the infant formula is from a reputable brand (which is more reliable) and approved by the health department for infant consumption, it is acceptable. The most important factor is that the baby can adapt to it (without experiencing diarrhea or rashes; each infant has di...

Understanding Lactose Intolerance in Infants: Choosing the Right Formula

Gastrointestinal II Doctor, I would like to ask if my baby might have lactose intolerance, since the formula "金可貝可" contains lactose and galactose. How can I determine if my baby has lactose intolerance? The S-26 formula does not contain lactose, only sucrose, but many ...

Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Congenital lactose intolerance is a rare condition (thus the likelihood is low). The diagnostic methods for lactose intolerance in infants include lactose tolerance tests, hydrogen breath tests, stool acidity tests, and even intestinal biopsy, among others (if necessary, please c...

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