Overview: It is a genetic disorder of the blood in which abnormal Hemoglobin is made leading to a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells. RBC (red blood cells) are destroyed at a faster rate leading to anemia and the need for repeated blood transfusion. This inherited disorder is carried in genes and passed on from one generation …
Diabetes Mellitus (DM); the name itself is fearful and more so if in context to children. It is a metabolic disorder with high blood sugar levels. Major Symptoms are increased urination, increased thirst, and hunger. Insulin is the only way by which the body can use sugar. If insulin decreases sugar rises. 4 types: three most common types are type …
Dog bite/ Monkey bite is a very scary situation for young kids and their parents. We need to consult a doctor immediately as treatment has to be started within 24 hours. Dog bites can lead to rabies disease. Rabies disease can be prevented with vaccination, but if it occurs it is 100% fatal worldwide. Rabies can occur with dog bites, …
“Bedwetting is a topic people often shy away from. Parents may be embarrassed to broach the subject with their child specialist/pediatrician, and doctors typically assume that if a child is wetting the bed, the parents will inquire about it. Parents need to be proactive and talk with their child’s pediatrician.” Bedwetting (sometimes called nocturnal enuresis) is a common condition that …
Once the shock, relief, and exhaustion of delivery have worn off a bit, you will probably find that caring for your new baby is a lot of work; wonderful, but still work. Early feelings of parents are of mixed emotions: They are happy, a bit scared, it takes time for the feeling of being mom /dad to sink in. Most first-time parents …
Over the years , we all have seen lots of newborn baby diagnosed with jaundice on 3rd or 4th day of life, which turn out to be of great concern for most parents. First thing that comes to mind (esp. of grand parents ) that in old days jaundice was not so high, why is it now ? are doctors …
Complementary feeding: (weaning food) It is defined as any non breast milk food or nutritious foods given to young children in addition to breast milk.( i.e. it is to complement breast milk, not to replace it.) Age of Introduction: after 6 months Attributes of Complementary feeds: Soft and flowing Thicker than Breast milk Bland in taste Homogeneous ( based on …