Question 1

My daughter's been dealing with loose motion since this morning after having her usual food. I'm really worried and looking for some quick home remedies to help stop it. What can I do to help her feel better?

Accepted Answer

to take Bananas, Ghee, Nutmeg, and Cardamom  , drink butter milk, oral fluids

Question 2

I'm really worried about my child. She's eating well, but she just isn't growing like I expected. She weighs 19 kg. Could this be related to worms or something else? Should I consider getting her dewormed, or is there another reason why this might be happening?

Accepted Answer

Deworming is essential for children, especially if they're not growing despite adequate nutrition; intestinal worms can cause malabsorption of nutrients, leading to stunted growth; the World Health Organization recommends regular deworming for children in endemic areas; for your chil

Question 3

I'm really worried about my 3-year-old nephew. His CRP levels have been elevated 45 times over the past eight months, even though all his other tests, like the CBC and urine exams, come back normal. His CRP is currently at 20. Before, he would have a fever when the CRP level increased, but this time he's just not eating well and has been vomiting. What could be causing these recurring raised CRP levels? What steps should we take?

Accepted Answer

_Self-Care Measures_

1. _Apply heat_: Use a warm towel or heating pad to relax muscles and increase blood flow.
2. _Stretching exercises_: Gently tilt your head to the left, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10-15 times.
3. _Improve posture_: Maintain good posture to reduce strain on your neck muscles.
4. _Take regular breaks_: If you have a desk job, take breaks every hour to stretch and move around.

_Pain Relief Options_

1. _Over-the-counter pain relievers_: Try acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil).
2. _Topical creams or ointments_: Apply topical creams or ointments containing capsaicin, menthol, or methyl salicylate.

_When to Seek Medical Attention_

1. _Severe pain_: If pain is unbearable or worsens over time.
2. _Numbness or tingling_: If you experience numbness or tingling sensations in your arms or legs.
3. _Difficulty moving_: If you have trouble moving your neck or arms.
4. _Fever or swelling_: If you have a fever or swelling in your neck.

Where is HPV vaccine injected?

HPV vaccines should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the upper arm or in the higher anterolateral area of the thigh.

More Paediatrics Health Queries

My daughter's been dealing with loose motion since this morning after having her usual food. I'm really worried and looking for some quick home remedies to help stop it. What can I do to help her feel better?

I'm really worried about my child. She's eating well, but she just isn't growing like I expected. She weighs 19 kg. Could this be related to worms or something else? Should I consider getting her dewormed, or is there another reason why this might be happening?

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