LEUKEMIA Also known as Blood cancer. As previously discussed, (in respective sections) blood consists of the Red blood cells( haemoglobin) , Platelets( to control bleeding) and White cells( army of cells to fight bacteria, virus). The total number of these cells are constantly controlled. There are genes (Like programs written for computers) within each cell […]
Read More →COMPONENTS Red Blood Cells They give the red colour to blood It contains haemoglobin- it carries oxygen throughout the body White Blood Cells These are further divided into neutrophils, Lymphocytes( responsible for resistance against infections and eosinophils( responsible for allergy) Platelets They stop bleeding Low levels can cause excess bleeding Hence the investigations of blood […]
Read More →The nervous system is a part of the body which takes care of functions like thinking, intelligence, sensations, movements. It includes the brain and the long tube called the spine which has thousands of wires running down to every part of the body called the nerves. The brain development takes place in stages starting as […]
Read More →Breastfeeding basics- Babies like any one of us need Calories(energy) and water as their basic need. Breast milk is the ideal food for the baby for first 6 months at least. Breastfeeding can go on until the baby is 1 year old. But after 6 months the child energy needs are higher and so it […]
Read More →What are the basics of baby breathing- Babies breathe faster when compared to adults. A newborn baby may breathe 3 times faster than an adult. This fast breathing slowly reduces to adult levels as the child grows. Healthy babies in spite of this fast breathing, are comfortable, smiling, looking around and responding normally. How fast […]
Read More →Bronchioles are tiny tubes inside the lungs that supply air that we breathe in. As these tubes are tiny, any inflammation causes severe symptoms. This inflammation can occur due to many reasons, most often due to a virus. This condition is most often in children less than 2 years of age. As you might have […]
Read More →BURNS AND SCALDS (LIQUID INDUCED BURNS) START FIRST AID IMMEDIATELY First aid – Move the child from the location of the incident- douse the flames with water/ extinguisher. Remove all clothing and jewellery. Run cool water( not cold/ no ice) on affected area for at least 20 minutes Keep unaffected part of body warm( cover […]
Read More →CATARACT The human eye is like a camera. There is a lens within the eye which stretches and broadens so a clear image is focused on the retina( back of the eye). This image is transmitted to the brain. With age, the lens becomes opaque( cloudy). This is the cataract. Cataract is more common in […]
Read More →The shaft of the male genitalia(Penis) is covered by a loose skin. Circumcision is the surgical detachment of the foreskin in the male genitalia. This may be done because of various religious reasons and sometimes medical reasons. Remember- The foreskin after birth may not be retractable for many years. The operation- This should always […]
Read More →Cleft lip and palate- What is it? ‘Cleft’ means a ‘Gap’ It is a slit( gap) in the upper lip or the palate( the region at the upper part of mouth). These defects cause a problem as the baby is not able to form a complete seal at the breast as hence not able to […]
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