Month: July 2013

  • Constipation ( Anak saya sembelit )

    Q:  hi paediatrician. my son is now already 3 yrs old – having chronic constipation since 6 months old.. already done investigation including rectal biopsy – all normal.. very difficult for toilet training as mom working hehehhe… diet pun susah.. heard that probiotics can help for habitual constipation and which brand is the best? what is […]

  • [Q&A] Mata anak saya berair dan bertaik berlarutan

    Question: Salam doc., baby perempuan sy baru berumur 21hari dan mengalami mata kanan yang sentiasa berair dan bertaik berlarutan sejak umur 5 hari lagi.walaubgaimanapun, mata kanan anak sy tidak merah atau bengkak.soalan sy bagaimana utk menangani masalah ini?ade yang mencadangkn supaya titiskan air susu ibu ke dalam mata.apa pandangan doc? Answer: Anak anda mengalami satu […]

  • [Q&A] My child refuse to consume milk

    Question: My 9 month old baby just got well from viral fever. However, since then she refused to takeher formula. She’s eating her porridge well and is drinking lots of plain water. We literally have to force down milk in her. We try when ever she’s asleep. Sometimes she takes it sometimes she rejects it. […]

  • [Q&A] Rashes appeared in my child’s private parts

    Question: My daughter will develop some rashes at her private part bila pampers lambat tukar and they’ll be gone after I put nappy rash creme on it. But i noticed celah vagina dia mmg merah mcm melecet and tak hilang2. I selalu tukar pampers at least every 4 hours or bila perasan pampers dah berat […]

  • [Q&A] Is it safe if i plan to take Fenugreek to increase breastmilk supply?

    Question: Is it safe if i plan to take Fenugreek to increase breastmilk supply? I am nursing full time and the baby is a month old. Thank you. Answer: when used in moderation , Fenugreek is safe. It is FDA approved for nursing mothers. You need to remember though, that herbs do have side effects […]

  • [Q&A] My child has a skin spot on her cheek that looks like a rash or allergy reaction.

    Question: My daughter who is a year and 8 months now has a skin spot on her cheek that looks like a rash or allergy reaction. We have been to the paeds and dermatologist and was prescribed evomate to be applied up to 3 days. It cleared off but few days after it reappeared. Is […]

  • [Q&A] My child has problem in gaining weight

    Question: My 1yo child is active n maybe tis is de reason she has problem in gaining weight. Her birth weight is 3kg but now is oni bout 8kg. My question is wat is de recommended formula milk which is less sugar since she is a active baby.. Wat else i can do to help […]

  • [Q&A] Anak saya jatuh dan tulang selangka patah

    Question: salam doc…anak saya umur 2 thn. baru2 ini dia trjatuh fan selepas di xray doctor mengesahkn tulang selangka patah. selepas dirujuk kpd hospital doctor mengatakn tidak perlu buat apa2 krn tulang akan tumbuh secara semulajadi. namun bila merujuk kpd perubatan tradisional perlu diperbetulkn tulang yg patah itu. soalan saya jika mengikut pendapat doktor apakah […]

  • [Q&A] Anak saya terhantuk kepala

    Question: salam doc….anak saya berumur 1 tahun 3 bln… dlm masa 2 minggu dia dah jatuh/ terhantuk kepala 2 kali (dirumah pengasuh) didahi dan meniggalkan kesan lebam. Setakat ni Alhamdulillah dia tak de apa2 cuma masa yg 1st time tu lps jatuh dia ade demam sekejap….lebam kat dahi pun nampak mcm terhantuk kuat…. saya rungsing…adakah […]

  • [Q&A] My son is 1year 21months. He only has 8 teeth which is 4 up n 4 down.. Is There any problem? Do i need to refer him to a paedatric Dr?

    Question: My son is 1year 21months. He only has 8 teeth which is 4 up n 4 down.. Is There any problem? Do i need to refer him to a paedatric Dr? He is taking formula milk. Tq Dr. Answer: Dear Gayathri, you mean 2 years 9 months? Most kids have their first set at […]