Ask Dr Niyaf: Blood in stool [with constipation]
Dear doc, my kid 2yr 8months now has blood soaked in his stool. Usually this is when he has constipation. When he pass it soft its okay.its not much but looks like its soaked. Sometimes clotted How do i identify the severity of this? Is there any specific test to be done to see if he has a…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Newborn check up
Dear Dr. Niyaf,
Thanks for this opportunity to ask you questions. Followup questions or adding comments are not as easy as sending the initial question due to the forced registration process before a comment can be accepted. Anyway… here is my question. [This segment of post would be edited…
Ask Dr Niyaf: 7 Month old refusing food
salaam
My daughter of 7 months of age is not eating any solids, neither formula nor Breast milk. Before she was fed well, but since 6 days she has stopped feeding herself. I fed her solids three or four times a day. Breastfed frequently, and formula fed once a day or twice a day. but now i’m…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Weaning.
salaam Dr Niyaf.
my baby is almost 6 months old, which means i would be starting him on semi solids soon. hence, i am preparing myself for the big day. hence, i would like to know what i can do to promote healthy eating habits for my child. i would also like to know about the time limit i have…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Thalassaemia - is bone marrow transplant a cure?
Dr,
Do bone marrow transplants really cure thalassemia? What are the risks? What is the success rate? What is the best age for a bone marrow transplant?
Bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a complex process that when successful can cure Thalassaemia! However, the process of bone marrow…
Ask Dr Niyaf: pink stain on diaper!
hi dr,
my 6 week old boy had a pink stain on his diaper this evening. vaccinations for dpt, hep B and polio was given today. should i be worried? do i need to consult a dr for this? and is this related to vaccination?
A pink/red stain on the nappy with urine can be a worrying sign. It could…
Ask Dr Niyaf: How long should I keep panadol syrup?
For how long should i keep panadol syrup after opening it, would it be all right if i keep it for a month or more?
Panadol is reported to have a very long shelf-life when stored in optimal condition. It is reported that it could be stored up to 24 month [6.3] in a dry, cool place (25…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Preterm baby having a cold
My daughter (B/O ***********) is having kind of cold. As i ask u before that shes having some sound while feeding. now she vomits n it includes “dhava” too. n some times when she is sleeping she wakes with difficulty in breathing cause of blocked nose. Am trying to get a appointment for…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Flu vaccine
Are flu vaccines safe for small children? Do you recommend it? Or as some believe, should children be left as any other, to catch colds/flu’s naturally so that they may build their immunity?
Flu vaccines are safe for children and are recommended for children above 6 months age. In fact, kids…
Ask Dr Niyaf: Vomiting frequent
Dear dr. My son 11 months has frequent vomiting and only when he is given food.. What could the reason be.. His growth rate is ok.. But vomiting is the main concern , could it be gastric???
It would be almost impossible for me to say why your child is vomiting without a consultation. There…
