Doctor's TikTok Advice: Document Baby's Symptoms with Videos and Pictures

A recent TikTok video featuring Dr. Rubin, a pediatrician, highlights the crucial role of visual documentation in diagnosing infant health issues. The video, which has garnered significant views and likes, shows a baby exhibiting unusual posture. Dr. Rubin explains, "It is clear that there's something going on here, but there's no way that I or any other healthcare professional would be able to diagnose over the internet what is exactly going on." He stresses the importance of parents recording videos or taking pictures of concerning symptoms to aid in diagnosis. "Pictures of rashes or videos of kids coughing can really give me a sense of what's going on," he states. Dr. Rubin's advice underscores the value of proactive documentation in ensuring timely and accurate medical care for infants. This simple yet effective approach can bridge the gap between parental observation and professional diagnosis.