DIPHTHERIA This is another bacteria infection which is potentially dangerous that is caused by the same species of bacteria as tetanus.   THE BACTERIA The bacteria is called Corynebacterium Diphtheriae This bacteria spreads easily from person to person either by coughing, sneezing, utensils   SYMPTOMS This bacteria affects the throat and windpipe generically Features of […]

CONGENITAL DISLOCATION OF HIP- Also known as DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF HIP This is a defect in the development of the hip joint. The hip joint is made of a long bone in the thigh which rotates in a socket of the hip. This joint is stabilised by a capsule(cover that surrounds the joint). When the […]

What is Dizziness or Vertigo?   Dizziness or Vertigo is when the child feels he is revolving or surrounding is revolving. This condition is relatively uncommon in childhood. Dizziness is a complex condition and needs medical review BASICS  Balance and coordination are determined by three main systems in the body. All of them are interconnected to […]

Is an allergic disorder of the skin. FEATURES The affected skin looks Dry/ Scaly Red/ Cracked Is Very Itchy COMMON AFFECTED AREAS– are as below Knees/ Elbow joint ( Inner and outer surface) Neck Face/ Scalp This is an allergic response to body, hence can be accompanied by other allergic conditions( asthma) These skin lesions […]

What you need to know: Vision problems are very important to be dealt with at the earliest. The further development of the child depends on the ability of the child to see well. A term baby (born at 37 completed week’s gestation) will continue to develop vision over the next few weeks of birth. The […]

What is Facial nerve? The face muscles are connected and controlled by a nerve called the Facial nerve. These muscles control the expressions of face, the chewing muscles, the cheeks and also some sensations like hearing and taste. This facial nerve runs all the way from the brain to these muscles. When this nerve malfunctions, […]

Febrile means fever( temperature >37.5 C) and the fit is abnormal activity. They are relatively common and occur between 6 months and  5 years of age. It occurs in 3- 10% of children( means in 100 children, 3-10 might have a fit ) The trigger is always fever secondary to  Viral infections – Tonsillitis/ chicken pox/ Ear […]

The normal temperature in children is about 36.4C- 37.4C (97.7 to 99.5 F) Fever is defined as a temperature over 37.5C (99.5F).  Treatment Keep hydrated – give plenty of cool liquids to drink if tolerated or sips of water more frequently Babies – continue with breastmilk or formula. Reduce child’s temperature : Keep environment cool. 18°C – […]

BASICS One of the most important parameters to help monitor a child’s development. For the first 2 years, Length of a child is taken( Child is lying down and length measured from head to heel, keeping legs straight). Measurements of growth-height and weight need to be done regularly( 3 months at least in first few years). […]

Haemophilus B (Hi B) infection- How serious is the disease? HiB as it’s commonly called, is a bacteria causing a vast variety of problems in children from ear infections to brain infections.   What are the symptoms of this infections? This disease causes different presentations in the child based on the site of infection.   […]