Paediatric Liver Diseases
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It fills the upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib cage. The liver has many important functions, including filtering harmful substances from the blood so they can be passed from the body in...
Continue reading...How to treat Biliary atresia, a rare digestive disease in infants?
Biliary Artesia is a digestive disease that occurs in infants mostly after 2 to 8 weeks after birth. Surgery helps the baby to lead a normal life. However, roughly 85% of children require liver transplantation before they reach the age of 20 years.
Continue reading...Hydrocephalus, a most common reason for brain surgery in kids
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by increased pressure inside the brain due to excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid. The accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid may be due to obstruction, poor absorption in the blood vessels
Continue reading...Childhood Obesity, a Rising Concern
Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition. It is seen in children and adolescents, whose weight is well above the acceptable levels. Genetic and hormonal factors are considered to cause childhood obesity.
Continue reading...Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is caused by the same bacteria as Strep Throat and is characterized by a bright red rash Scarlet Fever is a childhood illness caused by a bacterial infection. Although it is rather rare in recent times, it is serious and can often be caused by the same...
Continue reading...Hirchsprung’s Disease at a glance
Hirschsprung’s Disease is a condition that effects the large intestine, causing problems during bowel movements. Hirschsprung’s Disease is when babies or children are unable to empty out their bowels at all. This condition occurs when there is a birth defect where due...
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