Fluorosis
What is fluorosis? Fluorosis is the accumulation of excess fluoride in the bones and teeth. The fluoride is taken in when a child drinks water or eats food that is […]
Read MorePneumonia
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a disease of the lungs caused by an infection. How does pneumonia occur? You may breathe in some bacteria, viruses, or other germs. If you […]
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
What is a Urinary tract infection? This is an infection of one or more parts of the urinary system. This involves the bladder, kidneys, and the tubes involved known as […]
Read MoreMalaria
What is Malaria? Malaria is an infection caused by a parasites that enter the blood through the bite of an Anopheles mosquito. These parasites, called plasmodia, belong to at least […]
Read MoreDiarrhoea
What Is Diarrhoeal Disease? This is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other symptoms of digestive upset. The most common causes of diarrhoeal […]
Read MoreAsthma
What is Asthma? Asthma is a disease that affects the airways (tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) and is the most chronic airways disease requiring a […]
Read MoreHuman papillomavirus (HPV)
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? This is a virus that spreads through sexual contact. HPV is so common that almost everyone will be infected with the virus at some point […]
Read MoreRota Virus
Rotavirus is a viral infection which causes symptoms of feeling ill with vomiting and diarrhoea. In many cases the infection clears within 3-5 days, but sometimes takes longer. The major […]
Read MoreAbdominal Pain: Chronic/Recurrent
Many children complain of abdominal pain that lasts for long or comes and goes over a period of time. If the pain lasts for longer than 1 or 2 months […]
Read MoreAllergy
What is an allergy? An allergy is the reaction of the body’s immune system to particles or substances in the environment that ordinarily do not cause harm. Your immunity mistakes […]
Read MoreAnaemia
What is anaemia? Anaemia is a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells circulating in the blood is low. The work of the red blood cells is […]
Read MoreAtopic Eczema
What exactly is eczema? Eczema is a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to be itchy, shiny or red and irritated. It may sometimes blister or peel. The […]
Read MoreAutism Spectrum Disorders
Autism is characterised by three groups of symptoms: – Restricted repetitive and fixed behaviour. This may include repeating words (echolalia), arranging toys/ items in a specific way, odd behaviours and […]
Read MoreBedwetting In Children
Is bedwetting normal in children? Fourth percent of children wet their beds up to their third birthday. By the age of 6 this reduces to only 15%. A few continue […]
Read MoreBlood Glucose/ Sugar Control
Diabetes control refers to keeping one`s blood sugar within the desired range which is as close as possible to the normal range. This can be done by balancing your child`s […]
Read MoreCerebral Palsy
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that causes problems with movement,balance,posture and muscle tone. A baby can be born with cerebral palsy or can get […]
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