Fever is one of the most common symptoms of underlying disease in children, whenever the child develops fever the various question which comes to parents mind are: What is fever? Whether it’s a friend or enemy? Baby’s head most of the time feels warm on touch. Is it because of fever? Why child develops fever?...
What is Cradle Cap? Cradle cap is a common issue seen in neonates and infants. The most common manifestation is in form of an area of rough scabbing over the scalp of the head, something similar to dandruff. It is so named because of the peculiar position where a cap would normally sit.It is also...
As the child grows they gradually start realizing the feeling of bladder fullness. they initially learn to control and coordinate their urination and then later start controlling their stool. The urine control for daytime generally occurs at the age of 4 years. this coordination and control during the night time usually takes longer time and...
Uterine fibroid – made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connecting tissue, is one fibroid that mostly does not cause any serious health damage to the human body. The fibroid is mostly benign in nature but may begin as cancerous. They may or may not show symptoms. Uterine fibroid is the most common type of...
What is neonatal jaundice and how common it is? Jaundice is a yellowish appearance of the skin and the eyes and is very common in newborns. Roughly 60% of term and 80% of preterm babies develop jaundice within the first two or three days of birth and reach a peak at about the 4th day...
What is a complementary feed and why it is required? Growing infants do not get enough iron, zinc, and energy from breastmilk or formula milk alone after six months of age. Children between 6-24 months are very prone to growth faltering if breastfeed is not replaced by appropriate nutrient and calorie-dense foods. So it is...
Head lice is a common problem that usually affects pre-school, children, and their family members. These insects attach to the hair of a They can infect children from all socioeconomic strata. Generally, head lice don’t cause any serious illness, but they are a very common cause of intense itching, sleep disturbances; however, a secondary bacterial...
What are the indications for an invasive procedure in Fetal Medicine (During Pregnancy)? For a long time, there was a barrier between the fetus and the physician, with none able to reach or as we may say communicate with the other promptly. That barrier was the barrier of technology which has quite been lifted up...
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) is the harsher sounds of gnashing and grinding teeth during sleep or clenching of jaws, which is common in kids. Many kids have it (Approximately 20% to 30% will grind or clench.), but most outgrow it. Teeth grinding often happen During Deep Sleep phases or when kids are under stress. Causes of...
Breastfeeding is one of the most discussed and yet one of the most controversial topics in regard to childbirth. Breastfeeding represents the pristine bond between the mother and baby, where mother not only provides food but also the love and care for the offspring. Breast milk is also extremely important for child’s growth and development...
