Newborns may experience abdominal distension and vomiting after feeding, prompting parents to seek advice on how to manage the situation.
When a newborn is crying and restless due to intestinal colic, what methods can be used to alleviate the symptoms?
The newborn’s jaundice has not subsided after 21 days, with a total bilirubin level of 151, direct bilirubin of 9.1, and indirect bilirubin of 142. The doctor advises hospitalization for observation and treatment. Is this serious? Or can medication lower the levels? Urgent!
For newborns experiencing respiratory difficulty and elevated myocardial enzymes, oxygen therapy should be administered along with appropriate medication. The outcome of treatment depends on the level of myocardial enzymes and the specific condition of the newborn.
Newborn vomiting is mainly caused by physiological factors, usually related to the anatomical position of the stomach and the function of the lower esophageal sphincter. It is recommended to adopt an upright patting back method after each feeding to help burp, and then let the baby sleep after burping to reduce the occurrence of vomiting. As the baby grows older, vomiting usually improves. If there are no other discomfort symptoms, most cases do not require excessive concern. However, it is still advisable for parents to continuously observe the baby’s condition. If they notice that the baby has persistent eye mucus or symptoms worsen, they should take the baby to the hospital for a check-up in a timely manner.
A 16-month-old infant has been suffering from recurring fever, reaching a high of 39.8 degrees Celsius, for five days. After the fever subsided last night, multiple small red rashes appeared on the face and chin, with some on the back but less noticeable. The child has been taking fever-reducing medication. Inquire whether this is a case of infant rash or another cause.
Redness and swelling at the injection site in children after using growth hormone may be a drug reaction, which can be treated with local cold compresses to accelerate absorption.
The causes of pediatric fever are complex and diverse, often requiring specific treatment after determining the exact cause. At the same time, medication and physical cooling measures should be taken to suppress body temperature to prevent the occurrence of fever-related seizures.
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