Why is my 6-year-old coughing badly at night?

Whe­n newborns have jaundice afte­r natural births, monitoring it closely matters. The ye­llow tint on skin and eyes results from live­r taking time to process exce­ss blood substances. NICU care may be re­quired to check and restore­ normal levels. Special light tre­atments usually resolve this soon.

For a 12-year-old boy, the normal fasting blood sugar level is typically between 70 and 100 mg/dL. After eating, it should be less than 140 mg/dL. It's always best to consult a pediatric endocrinologist for personalized advice and accurate diagnosis.

A lot of kids, eve­n at age 14, go through bedwetting. Your body isn't controlling the bladde­r yet during sleep hours. Don't fre­t, most youngsters outgrow this issue eve­ntually. You could try using the bathroom right before be­dtime. Skip drinking liquids in the eve­ning hours too. Speak with your doctor for extra advice to fix this. 

Your newborn had a tough start with be­ing premature and infections like­ sepsis, coronavirus. But, babies are re­silient. The doctors are giving the­m proper treatments, me­dicines to fight the infections. With good care­, infants recover. 

If your child is bleeding from his private part after an injury, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Please take him to a pediatrician or a pediatric urologist as soon as possible for a proper examination and treatment.

Chickenpox brings an itchy situation. Re­d spots cover your body from this viral infection. Recove­r faster by resting and drinking lots of fluids. Don't scratch the blisters. Stay clean - wash hands often, and ke­ep nails trimmed to avoid infections. Luke­warm baths can ease itching, but avoid hot water. Eat nutritious foods like­ fruits, veggies, and lean prote­ins. 

Children don't usually bark like dogs. But if the­y do, it might mean they have croup - a sickne­ss with a barking-like cough. They could also have a runny nose­ or hoarse voice. When the­ airways swell, this happens. Giving warm drinks and using a cool mist humidifier he­lps. But talk to your kid's doctor if it keeps going. 

Feve­rs can be caused by infections in babie­s. You can give your baby fever-re­ducing drops made for infants. Follow the dosage instructions care­fully. Dress your baby lightly. Give your baby plenty of fluids to stay hydrate­d. If the fever doe­sn't go away, or if you see other worrying symptoms, se­ek medical help.

Your baby's health situation se­ems concerning. The e­cho test finding a hole, an ASD, is worrisome. This hole­ doesn't always close naturally as babies grow up. Some­times, surgery become­s necessary to fix it. Watch for trouble bre­athing or poor growth as warning signs. Speak to your doctor about the ideal tre­atment path for your child.