My sister has been craving slate pencil and eating it for the last 6 months. Can this harm her health? Is there a way to reduce her craving, and how can we check if any damage has already been done?

That's called Pica,that's due to mineral deficiency,give her balanced diet and add green leafy vegetables daily, this would help and rest councelling is also needed

Hi, my newborn baby was born on 29th Jan, full-term and through normal delivery. Her CRP value came out high (39), and the doctor recommended antibiotics. But she seems to be doing fine and is feeding normally. Do we really need to give her antibioti...

My 7-month-old baby poops right after every feed. Her diet includes cerelac and milk, but she always poops immediately after being fed. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Im really worried.

It is quite common for babies to have bowel movements after feeding, especially when they are consuming milk or cerelac. This is because the gastrocolic reflex is stimulated by the intake of food, leading to bowel movements. However, if your baby's stools are consistently watery, contain blood, or if your baby is showing signs of discomfort or distress, it is important to consult a pediatrician. In the meantime, you can try giving your baby Simethicone drops to help with any gas or discomfort. Remember to always consult with your pediatrician before giving any medication to your baby.

Hello, my 9-month-old baby has been vomiting since this morning and hasn't eaten anything. I'm not sure what happened, but heres what he did yesterday:We took him to the mall and he tried a spoon of halwa outsideIn the morning, he had some egg, roti,...

You can take online consultation with pediatrician for evaluation and appropriate management.

My 2-year-old has had a fever for the past 4 days. We've already seen a doctor and they prescribed Noble Plus and Zifi 50. But for the past 2 days, I've noticed that at night his head gets really hot while the rest of his body feels cold. What could ...

Your child may be experiencing fever spikes, where the temperature rises significantly in certain parts of the body. This can sometimes happen during the course of an infection. The medications prescribed by the doctor are noble plus (Paracetamol) for fever and zifi 50 (Cefixime) as an antibiotic. Make sure to give the medications as per the prescribed dosage and frequency. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it's important to follow up with your doctor for further evaluation.