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Obydullah K. one year ago • From Google

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Doctor Dismisses First-Time Mom's Concerns About Sick Baby

I took my 14-month-old daughter to the pediatrician because she had been experiencing a runny nose for five days and a fever that lasted three days. Additionally, I noticed that she was struggling to breathe comfortably during the night while asleep. I shared these concerns with the doctor. The doctor inquired about how many children I have, and when I mentioned that I only have one, he examined her chest, back, and breathing. He reassured me by saying that she appears to be perfectly healthy and diagnosed her with a typical viral infection or flu. He added that having just one child often leads parents to worry excessively; once you have another child, those worries tend to diminish. The doctor further explained how parental anxiety can sometimes contribute negatively to a child's health. He pointed out that most children play outside in dirt and mud but develop strong immune systems as a result. When I asked whether there was any medication we could give her, he prescribed none at all since he deemed it unnecessary for what seemed like an ordinary cold or flu. Reflecting on this visit made me realize it may have been unwarranted for me to seek medical attention in this case. He suggested allowing my child some exposure to germs found in mud as part of building resilience against illnesses. I left feeling somewhat speechless after our consultation. It’s rare for me to visit doctors; if they choose such dismissive behavior towards patients' concerns, I'm uncertain how else one might respond effectively. This experience occurred at "Shrewsbury Road Health Centre." My apologies go out toward the general practitioner involved in our visit.

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