Constipation in children is very common and usually not serious. It’s often caused by diet, fear of pain, or changes in routine. Key signs include hard stools, straining, and infrequent bowel movements. Causes and Treatment Most cases are functional, meaning they aren’t tied to a medical condition. They can often be resolved at home by: Boosting […]
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Seeing your child with a fever can be a worry, but it’s a normal sign that their body is fighting off an infection. Here is a simple guide to help you manage their fever and keep them comfortable at home. For personalised advice, you can always consult a consultant paediatrician in West London. Use Medication […]
Another very common misconception. Many people don’t know that these are two completely different things. You should take painkillers (I prefer Ibuprofen, unless you have stomach ulcers) for any type of pain or fever. They reduce inflammation (swelling, redness), thereby reducing pain and control the temperature, which could be caused by virus, bacteria or trauma […]
Paracetamol This is perhaps best known to parents as Calpol (UK and Ireland), Panadol or Crocin (Australia) or Tylenol (in the States), however, there are other brand names. There are two different preparations of Calpol depending on age (120mg/ 5mls or 250mg/5mls) so make sure to clarify what the parent has at home. Paracetamol can […]
Since October last year, we have seen many cases of “Covid toe” – a rash appearing on Covid patients’ feet even in the absence of other symptoms. Some children have presented with various rashes these days which have no other explanation. Some are like ‘allergic reactions’, some like a ‘viral rash’ and I have seen […]
We see lot of children these days, whose parents are worries that their child does not eat any solid food and turns their head the other way when offered any food. It’s natural to worry whether your child is getting enough food if they refuse to eat sometimes. But it’s perfectly normal for toddlers to […]
Coronavirus facts: Most people will get a mild infection, but the pattern is clear in the most severe cases. A World Health Organization examination of data from 56,000 patients suggests:6% become critically ill – lung failure, septic shock, organ failure and risk of death14% develop severe symptoms – difficulty breathing and shortness of breath80% develop […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways which is caused by a virus called coronavirus. What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK? The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has […]
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We have already started to see atlleast 2-3 cases of severe Bronchiolitis every day. It is a very common respiratory illness in babies less than 1 year of age, in winter. It can be caused by several viruses, but this year, it seems to be the well associated, Respiratory Syncitial Virus coming back with a […]