Question 1

My 2.3-year-old son only says 1 or 2 letter words like mummy, papa, ayu, bhavu. He also mixes up words, saying 'taj' instead of 'raj.' His pediatrician suggested surgery for extra skin under his tongue is this really necessary? What else can I do to help his speech development?

Accepted Answer

1. Buy simple cardboard books like animals, fruits,transport books and read together, this will improve vocabulary. Then buy books like Bubble series.. and together read every night . Also ,Singing rhymes with actions is fun way to improve language. 2.Talk to him everything you are doing in daily activities eg: if you are chopping veggies, tell him so.. 3.Send him to Play group/preschools. 4. Wait for a month and If this doesn't help then go to pediatricians to evaluate in details.

Question 2

My little girl is just over a year, and she's really healthy and active, but I've noticed she's peeing a lot, like 15 to 20 times a day. Is this something to worry about? Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

Accepted Answer

Thats common and no need to worry,if you have any doubt visit pediatrician for evaluation and appropriate management.

Question 3

I'm worried about my 4-year-old who's been having frequent fevers. Every month it's the same story, and all the doctors we've seen keep recommending this P250 syrup. We've already used more than one and a half bottles and there's still no improvement. Is it really okay for him to be taking so much P250, like more than one or two bottles? Are there any risks involved with giving it to him regularly, especially since he's had all his vaccines but just can't seem to shake the fever?

Accepted Answer

Giving P250 (Paracetamol) to your child for fever is a common practice, but it is important to ensure that the dosage is appropriate and does not exceed the recommended limits. P250 contains Paracetamol which is generally safe when taken at the correct dosage. However, excessive use or overdose of Paracetamol can lead to serious health issues, including liver damage. Since your child is experiencing frequent fevers, it is advisable to consult with the doctor to investigate the underlying cause of these recurrent fevers. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor may recommend alternative treatments or further investigations to address the root cause of the fevers. In the meantime, if your child continues to have fever episodes, you can continue giving P250 as per the doctor's recommendation.

I'm wondering how much Zincovit syrup I should be giving to my 20-month-old toddler who weighs 9.2 kg. Is there a specific dosage I should follow? I'm a bit worried and just want to make sure I'm doing this right.

For a 20-month-old baby weighing 9.2 kg, the typical dosage of Zincovit syrup is 5 ml once a day, unless otherwise directed by the pediatrician. Always consult with your doctor before administering any medication to ensure it's the right dosage for your baby's needs.

More Paediatrics Health Queries

My 2.3-year-old son only says 1 or 2 letter words like mummy, papa, ayu, bhavu. He also mixes up words, saying 'taj' instead of 'raj.' His pediatrician suggested surgery for extra skin under his tongue is this really necessary? What else can I do to help his speech development?

My little girl is just over a year, and she's really healthy and active, but I've noticed she's peeing a lot, like 15 to 20 times a day. Is this something to worry about? Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

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