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hello Ma'am/Sir, we are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I have a 2 years 4 months old son who doesnt speak anything except mama, baba, dada, bhai, didi etc... I am seeing a speech and swallow speacialist in Riyadh for last 4 months but no improvements. the advised us to speak with him in only one language, so we speak only hindi. on last visit the dr. asked us to see a speech therapist but hte problem is there are no speech therapist of hindi language in Riyadh. his hearing test was done which was fine, the boy is active, healthy and takes instruction but just vant speak. please advise what shall I do.

My daughter 10 (with ADHD) tends to sweat a lot on the palms and feet. We have asked doctors before but they do not seem concerned. However, I would like to find a solution to this. Are you able to recommend what can be the cause and next steps please.

My baby was 10.5 months old.He was having fever for 2 days - was given paracetamol T - 90 for 2 days (1 ml every 4 hours). On the 3rd day,we took him to a paediatrician and was given paracetamol (with mefanamic acid) PF-M 250 - 3.5 ml at night. After sometime,he had some discomfort,and then trouble breathing & after 5 minutes,went into coma. Why this happened sir/madam?

Dear madam, My daughter while speaking pronounces L instead of R ..for example if i ask her to say Ring she tells Ling.. other alphabets while speaking she is normal... Is it Normal or what or should i show it to a doctor ..Kindly reply.

My daughter is 3 months old, she's not going potty for many days what should I do?

Is it okay to let children play in the dirt and mud? I am slightly uncomfortable with the idea but my in-laws feel I am being overprotective. I don't let my children play on the beach without gloves. I am just not comfortable but my kids love it somehow. Is it healthy? How can I keep them safe outdoors?

Can a 4 year old have anxiety issues? I feel my son is not liking something at his school. Whenever there is a school event or activity, he falls sick, has a temperature or finds some excuse not to go to school. How can I help him? What could be wrong?

Hi, our 3 year old daughter adores pets. We are parents to 2 cats and an adopted dog who is vaccinated. However, when we step out, we are always surrounded by street dogs and cats who are looking to be petted or fed. Most of them are not vaccinated and some are pretty aggressive too. How can I keep my daughter safe from strays when we are out? Are there any vaccines to prevent kids from animal-related diseases, rabies etc?

Dear madam, I have a daughter of 9 years age off late from last 3 months she started doing bathroom in bed at night , she is not in fear also we asked him many times the raeson or pain but she denys that she tells i dont come to now Kindly guide us

My son is only 14 years old. A year ago, we noticed 2-3 white hairs on his head and didn't think much of it. However, now about 10% of his hair has turned white. What could be the cause, and which specialist should we consult?

My grand daughter aged 8 years is underweight weighing abt 18 kg. She is very active otherwise. Can you suggest something to gain weight?

My son who is going to be 17 years old in December 2024 is still not gaining height. both me and my husband are 5'5" and 5'7". But he has niether grown facial hair nor is gaining height. we are very much worried. he does not get time for much physical activities as he is preparing for JEE and is in 12th standard.

Dear Dr. Deepa, my little girl 3 yo, had a blood test done a month ago, all parameters were normal except LDH levels 296. We did the test due to alopecia areata (suspected). After a month we did a check only on the LDH levels, and it was 633 now. The blood sample was extracted from finger this time, not vein. Is it possible that its something temporary or we should do more tests? She does have bruises on her lower legs all the time, some from bumping some I do not know. Thank you.

Hello Dr, my daughter is 12 years old and she just got her first periods 5 days back . She is 142 cms and I am extremely worried for her height. Me and my wife are short. I am 5 feet 5 inches and my wife is 5 feet 1. So we understand that she will be short but can we expect her to grow to my wifes height? Please advise if we can give her any medicines or nutritional products. Thankyou

Hi Doctor, My Daughter age is 14 years 10 Month, need to know about Cervical cancer vaccine dosage-- She got 1st dose ( gardasil-9 ) at 14 Years 4 Month, 2nd Dose at 14 Years 10 Month.( Gardasil-9) ..is 3rd dose required--as what i know is 3rd dose is required from 15 years and above..since she is on borderline so i am confused.

Hi sir my son age is 13 he is littele bitt fat and his penny is very small and both bolls also small so kidly sugest me to what to do?

Hilo.my son is studying very slowly and memories loses 13years old so please help me what to do?

My kid loves snacking on Lays chips. She is 9 years old and is addicted to chips. If we don't give it, she finds a way to share it with her friends at school or in the building. It is so addictive that she throws a tantrum which we often don't encourage. But there are other kids who are also addicted and parents and grandparents have no control. Their excuse is, it's just a small packet of chips. Why do kids ask for snacks so much? How can I stop it? Please help.

"Dear Health Expert, I'm concerned about my 16-year-old son's health. He's 6.1 feet tall and weighs 94 kg, which he believes is overweight. As a result, he's started eating less or even skipping meals altogether. I'm worried this could lead to nutrient deficiencies or other health issues. Please advise on: - A healthy weight range for his age and height - The appropriate calorie intake for his growth needs - Tips to encourage balanced eating habits - Any potential risks associated with his current approach Thank you for your guidance and support. Best regards,

Hello mam/sir My son is 15 years old is has gray hair is there any treatment for gray hair regarding his food he eats very nutritious food

Hello doctor, My son suddenly complained about stomach pain and then had 3 vomits at the middle of last Saturday midnight(6 days back). He was in discomfort for the whole Sunday and complained about stomach pain. We gave ORS and did not give much to eat on that day. Next day, he looked better and we continued giving him food. But he, was still complaining stomach pain. From last 3 days, he is having bad smelling burps(almost like rotten eggs) and going for toilet with almost watery poop(3 times in middle of night for all 3 days). During the day, he does not go to toilet or no episodes of vomiting. But, he does not look usual self. Wondering what could be the reason for his upset stomach and course of treatment....

What is the right age to introduce solids to an infant? Can we introduce ragi porridge to a 6 month baby?

My child is 6 years old she gets fever every month.

Dear madam, my daughter is 1.5 years old, weight 9.3kg. Weight at the time of birth was 3.2kg. She is not on mother's feed. She does not find home food attractive and it takes a lot of effort for us to make her eat one meal in a day. We are trying everything possible. She hasn't started walking yet, only crawling. What could be done madam? Shall we start multivitamin?

Dear Maam, My niece is 18 years old now, she urinates in bed till today. We realise that she is not being able to control the same as she always in deep sleep, however, it is always embarrassing for her. For this reason she does not go to any of our relatives home, we can not put her in hostel and force to shift to the city where she studies, giving us more financial burden to my sister. We want to know what is the reason for same and what are its remedies.

I have 4 age baby she is so active then she is not listening my words over tantrum many time am shouting she is crying what I do

How can we control Type 1 diabetes in kids? Why it is found more in kids

Hi My son from few days has abdomen pain and vomiting tendency. He don't eat due to the above problem due to which he has become very lean and thin. He has lost considerable amount of weight. We have consulted a physician and he has asked us to carry out SGPT test. The outcome of which is high and so we are very concerned about his health.His age is only 12 years. What should we do in this case?

Dear Dr. Myself (43 M ) and my son (8 M),have a common problem. As we wake up in morning or randomly any time during day (but surely in morning), or a sudden exposure to ac ,there is sudden sneezing spurt that last 5 to 10 mins and on average sneeze 10 to 15 times with mild mucus. This prevails all-round the year . Both of us are not suffering from cold as such and nor any congestion in chest..My son goes school at 6:30 am and we think it gets aggravated with shower and to avoid discomfort in school , we ask him to bath in the afternoon.Its difficult to find if we r allergic and to what..or its something else. How can we get rid of it..

Hello Dr. My 15 year old daughter has uneven skintone on her face,there are white patches all over. Earlier I thought it might be because of puberty but this isn't subsiding,it makes her look pale also. What can be the reason,does she need any tests to determine any deficiency? Please help.

my son 12 years age frequently licking his lips why?

Hi Dr. Deepa, my son is 12 years old and has a history of pinworm since childhood,done deworming many times but the problem persists till now,can an ultrasound or X - ray detect his worms in stomach?

My son, now five years old, fractured his femur bone at the age of four. The doctor applied a cast from his feet to his upper belly, and after six weeks, we began physiotherapy to regain muscle strength, which seemed to be effective. However, his fractured leg ended up being one and a half centimeters shorter. The doctor assured us that the bone would realign within six months. After a year and a half, the leg is only half a centimeter shorter, but he still limps when walking. Should we be concerned, or will it improve over time? Your guidance would be appreciated.

Keratosis Pilaris commomly called Chicken Skin is often found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. It occurs when keratin, a protein essential for hair, skin and nails accumulates along the dead skin cells, leading to the blockage of hair follicles and forming small bumps. Please advice how to get rid of this condition?

My 4 years son , who has a twin sister was born as 1800gm LBW baby. After trying hard his height and weight is still below average, weight is 12.6 ht not known but looks quite small comparatively

My daughter, giving her 10th examination in Mumbai, told me she was shivering while writing her exams. Although she knew entire question paper and wrote it well and she has never exhibited any fear for exams anytime in past why she was feeling like that?

My 13 YO is addicted to junk food. He weighs 64 kg and is borderline obese. He used to be good at sports but now that he goes to tuition and extra classes there is no time for exercise. He doesn't eat his tiffin but saves his pocket money to buy chips and order junk food on his way home or when he steps out of the house. If we don't give him pocket money, he still manages to get it through his friends. How can we stop these habits? I am really worried about his health

Can my wife (37 yrs) and daughter (12 yrs) take cervical cancer vaccine?

Shocked by Ms Poonam Pandey's death. Is there a vaccine available to adults to protect us from cervical cancer?

Doctor, is there any problem if I feed my 4months old daughter formula milk and breastmilk alternatively?

My grand son is now 5 Yes. old. He is healthy and active but he does not speak. Though he has no hearing problem but does not respond when we try to alert him. He is taken to a place in Goregaon for more than 6 months for speech therapy but there is no distinct progress towards his speaking skill. We need the advice & opinion of an expert in this matter so that he may start speaking and communicate with others. We are much worried about his schooling which is getting delayed. My question to expert is to find a suitable speech therapist for my child who may be helpful in this regard. Thanks.

Hi, doctor iam a auto driver and my daughter is 10 year old and she is going to school and she is in 6th standard, but she is having problem like behaviour, studying and learning and she is good she understands behaviour problem and speaking correctly that's the problem doctor and overall she is good my daughter I love my daughter so much doctor pls help me doctor.. thank you ????????

Hi My Daughter is 6 Years Old. She is very slow eater and eats very small portion of Food. Her weight is 14 Kg and Height is also low. Kindly suggest how to improve her Food intake and height?

My 16 year's daughter is about 4 feet 6 inches. Is there any chance to be taller further ? Aperently she has no problem but fussy eater. Average height of her parents is 5 feet 3 inches.

Hello Mam, My son is 10 years old is very lezzy he is not doing excercise not listening to me. Not agrees to go to cricket/karate or any other class. Just want to play mobile games, watching TVs. not ready to do outdoor activities due to this his weight increases stomach and chest come out. Behaving arogantly with his mother usually. Please guide me.

My son is 2 years 2 months old. He weighs about 11 kg now and is pretty active. We are worried about his speech delay. He is not saying any words. He is only blabbering and trying to make sounds like 'appa' 'oooo' 'abba' and 'mamama'. He screams and says nothing else. We have shown him to a peadtrician, ENT and psychiatrist. They say it's normal. We have also done BERA test and result were normal. Doctors have advised us to reduce screen time for the baby and train him at home. As prescribed by doctors we are giving him omega 3 syrup and Iron supplements. Is there anything we are missing out on? Should we be worried? Is there any other specialist that we should consult. Kindly guide us.

Hi, How to ascertain a Blood Group of a person? What is the name of the blood test to know the same and can it be done in any pathological lab? Thanks for guidance.

Hi, my son is 10 years old and from last 3 to 4 months he is not going to school. As soon as he step into the School his stomach starts paining. We have done Sonography twice. He is not acting also for not going to school. We can fee his severe pain when we insist for School or tuition. My family is thinking that some negativity he is facing from. We also shown to 2 religious gurus they also tried. Please advice.Ans: I can understand your concern for your son's health and education. It sounds like he is experiencing a lot of physical discomfort when he has to go to school, and this is making it difficult for him to attend. It's good that you have already taken him to a doctor for a sonography and have sought advice from religious gurus, but there might be other options to consider as well. One possibility is that your son may be experiencing anxiety related to going to school. Anxiety can manifest in physical symptoms like stomach pain, and it can be difficult for children to understand and express what they are feeling. It might be helpful to talk to your son and try to understand what is causing his anxiety. You can also seek the help of a counselor or therapist who can help your son develop coping skills to manage his anxiety. Another possibility is that your son might be experiencing bullying or other negative experiences at school that are causing him distress. It's important to talk to your son's teachers and school staff to find out if there are any issues that might be contributing to his discomfort. They might be able to provide additional support or resources to help your son feel more comfortable at school. Finally, it's important to continue to monitor your son's physical health and work with his doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions. If your son continues to experience pain or discomfort, it's important to seek medical attention and follow up with any recommended treatments or interventions. Overall, it's important to be patient and supportive with your son during this time. By working together with your son, his school, and his healthcare providers, you can help him overcome his difficulties and feel more comfortable and confident in school. Now condition of my son got more worsen now we cannot talk to him if we talk his head start paining you can't talk to him in any manner anything we met Psychiatrist many time he suggested to some medicine of no use. He is not ready to meet doctor, not moving out of house.

My friend's daughter is about 17 yrs old and she is about 68kg weight and has developed thick hair on her cheeks and chin for the last 2 yrs now and she is also not started her regular periods. Her parents are consulting doctors but there is no improvement. Could you please suggest and also let me know if this can be completely eliminated.

I am HBS AG+, I want to go vaccination for my Boy aged 13 and Daughter aged 11 for this and other available vaccines for their age group.