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Dr Phil Kieran

Dr Phil Kieran is a full-time GP practising in Cork. He previously presented RTE's 'You Should Really See a Doctor' and 'How Long Will You Live?'.

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