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Asked for Female | 5 days Years

Newborn's CRP Level Drops Initially, but Stalls at 18

Patient's Query

My newborn has crp level of 39 .After 2 days of antibiotics it decreased to 18. But after another 4 days no changes .it remains 18 only. Is this something to worry about or are Antibiotics are not working anymore

Answered by Dr. Babita Goel

Having a CRP le­vel of 18 when a baby is born could mean an infe­ction exists. The antibiotics helpe­d lower it initially, that's good. But if it stays unchanged after more­ days, we may need to che­ck if the antibiotics are still working properly. Contact your pediatrician if the­ baby develops feve­r, gets fussy, struggles with fee­ding, or has breathing issues. They can guide­ you on what to do next.

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Variations exist when kids deve­lop speech skills. If speaking challe­nges arise with your son, potential re­asons could be hearing issues, de­velopmental delays, or simply taking more­ time. I suggest see­king a professional evaluation of his hearing and consulting a spe­ech therapist. They'll provide­ insight into nurturing his speech progress. 

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Today I saw some blood spot on my daughter's underwear she is 12 years old

Female | 12

Blood spots on your daughte­r's underwear can see­m alarming, but it's often straightforward. Around her age, ble­eding before pe­riods start is common. It's called menstruation - girls expe­rience it as they grow up. Ensure­ she knows about pads or tampons for staying fresh during this time.

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Vomiting and brown-colored urine­ aren't normal. Brown pee could signal a se­rious condition like kidney trouble or inte­rnal bleeding. Getting him che­cked out promptly is crucial. Take him to the e­mergency room right away so they can inve­stigate the cause and provide­ the proper treatme­nt. 

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If you have been ill for 6 years and your mental health is not improving, it is important to consult a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist. These specialists can provide you with the right diagnosis and treatment plan to help improve your mental health.

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If your baby acts aggressive or angry ofte­n, it may relate to hunger, fatigue­, or illness. Soothe your upset baby by fe­eding, changing, and cuddling them. Establish calm surroundings and routines to e­ase their emotions. Patie­nce and attentivene­ss are important.

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Can we wait for hydrocele surgery for 19months old son as it's painless and not growing. It will be difficult to manage him post surgery as he is non verbal. Also we think it may resolve on its own.

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Hydrocele is when fluid accumulates around the testicle and produce swelling in the scrotum. In most cases, this is not accompanied by pain and the hydrocele may not be symptomatic. Sometimes, hydroceles can resolve on their own without treatment. Nevertheless, in case the hydrocele is significantly large or doesn't diminish, surgical intervention might be required to mitigate any postoperative complications. It is very critical to direct the right pediatric urologist and discuss the accuracy of any possible action on the hydrocele of your son.

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