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Dr Phil Kieran

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half-year-old baby lies on the bed smiling
Dr Phil Kieran: What kind of pain relief should I give my teething baby?
An initial response to teething discomfort is something cold for the child to chew

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Mold Mould Stains on Damp Wall and Door behind Cabinet
Dr Phil Kieran: Should I be worried about the damp patches in our baby's room?
"Dampness inside the house is something that you should address, but my advice would be to try and figure out why it’s happening rather than getting too worried about the health implications off the bat."

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023

Dr Phil Kieran: My 12-year-old's ear piercings are swollen and sore  
Dr Phil Kieran: My 12-year-old's ear piercings are swollen and sore  
"Look after any new piercing and disinfect the area regularly, usually two to three times per day, depending on the site."

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Child scratching and looking his arm
Dr Phil Kieran: Does my three-year-old son have eczema?
"Eczema is itchy primarily rather than sore and the worry is it might become infected - you can tell this is the case when the rash gets red and angry"

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Thoughtful girl resting on bed in hospital
Dr Phil Kieran: Should the consultant have removed my granddaughter's appendix?
Was a strong course of antibiotics the correct treatment plan?

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

back Asian Teenage soccer player holding football
Dr Phil Kieran: I'm worried about the long-term impact of my teenage son's concussion
When someone loses consciousness after a bang to the head, they have a concussion. But you don’t need to lose consciousness to be concussed

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Mommy, my stomach hurts really bad!
Dr Phil Kieran: My daughter complains of tummy pain — could she be a coeliac?
On the whole, abdominal pain in children can be a tricky one to solve

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Little Girl Cleaning Her Nose
Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do if my child gets croup again? 
If you have heard the characteristic ‘seal barking’ sound that a child with croup makes when coughing, you will never forget it

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Ear Infection Inspection
Dr Phil Kieran: Is there an alternative to antibiotics for my son's ear infection?
Frequent ear infections can cause hearing issues, and exposure to antibiotics every year is not good for the gut

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Newborn baby crying in mother hands
Dr Phil Kieran: My baby has colic even though I'm breastfeeding him 
"Assuming all this is normal, the next step I would suggest is to try removing cow's milk from your diet"

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

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