Dr. Nihaz Naha K

A neonatologist may be consulted when a newborn has poor feeding, inadequate weight gain, jaundice, breathing difficulties, persistent vomiting or abdominal distension, infection concerns, prematurity or low birth weight. Newborns showing sudden changes in activity, feeding or breathing should be medically evaluated promptly.

Some variation in early weight is expected, but persistent poor weight gain, difficulty feeding, frequent vomiting, reduced urine output or unusual sleepiness should be discussed with a paediatrician or neonatologist. Growth should be assessed over time rather than based on a single weight measurement.

Medical evaluation is particularly important for fever in young infants and when fever is persistent or associated with breathing difficulty, dehydration, repeated vomiting, seizures, unusual drowsiness, severe pain or significant changes in a child's behaviour or activity.

Yes. Dr. Nihaz Naha K is a Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician and provides care across the newborn, infant and childhood stages at Aspire Children's Specialty Centre, Kozhikode. His practice includes neonatal concerns as well as fever, infections, respiratory illnesses, vaccination, feeding, nutrition, growth and general paediatric healthcare.