Headaches in children
Children often have headaches, which are usually not very serious. Children are susceptible, just like adults, to developing various kinds of headaches, such as tension-related headaches or migraines. Children may also experience daily, chronic headaches. Children’s headaches are occasionally caused by an infection, elevated stress or anxiety, or mild head trauma. It’s critical to monitor […]
Neonatal Jaundice
What is Neonatal Jaundice? Jaundice, a common condition in new-borns, refers to the yellow colour discolouration of the skin and the eyes that happens when there is too much bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice usually appears around the second or third day of life. A jaundiced baby’s skin usually will appear yellow first on the […]
Down Syndrome
WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal number of chromosomes. Chromosomes are small warehouses of genes and normally they are arranged in 23 pairs, and this needs to be optimal for normal organ formation of the baby inside the mother’s womb. In Down syndrome, there is one extra chromosome […]
Bed wetting in children
Bed wetting is generally considered normal in children until they attain full voluntary control, generally by around 5 years of age. Children generally attain daytime control first at around 2-3 years of age followed by night control. Bed wetting is considered significant if a child more than 5 years of age voids at night at […]
COVID-19 & Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Coronavirus infection spreads easily in children. Though it is mild in children, few children might become serious and require inpatient care. Coronavirus positive children with mild symptoms can be taken care of at home. Some common symptoms of coronavirus infection include: Fever, chills, cough, throat pain, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness. All these features may not be […]