Fully breastfed babies don’t need any water until they’ve started eating solid foods.Once you have started weaning (4-6 months), due to this hot weather, do give some water after a solid meal, atleast 3 times a day. Milk is mostly water, so you don’t need water with it. For babies under six months, use water from […]
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You can reduce the risk of getting infected with the viruses that cause HFMD by following a few simple steps: Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers, and help young children do the same. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact […]
A very useful information sheet for parents of children who suffer with this frustrating condition, which never seems to go away, despite all investigations & treatment! http://www.ruh.nhs.uk/patients/services/clinical_depts/paediatrics/documents/patient_info/PAE044_Vulvovaginitis_in_young_girls.pdf
https://news.sky.com/story/mothers-who-choose-to-bottle-feed-babies-must-be-respected-says-royal-college-of-midwives-11402127 http://ramnikm.sg-host.com/2017/05/27/breast-feeding-is-best-_-_-_/
We all suffer with mouth ulsers at some point in time. They can be quite painful and becomes a major problem in little children when they refuse to eat or drink. They can be caused by viral infections – including the cold sore virus, chickenpox, and hand, foot and mouth disease, vitamin B12 or iron deficiency Rare causes include Crohn’s […]
Recently, I’ve seen lots of patients being prescribed Laxido, instead of Movicol. It is bascially the same composition and pretty much the same electrolyte balance. Each sachet of LAXIDO contains the following quantitative composition of active ingredients: The laxatives are very safe and should be used in the correct doses to releive constipation. Macrogol 3350 […]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. (Source: Wikepedia) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/ https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/ https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/what-is-epilepsy https://patient.info/health/epilepsy-and-seizures
Erythema multiforme is a skin reaction that can be triggered by an infection or medication. It’s usually mild and goes away in a few weeks. The rash comes on suddenly and develops over a few days. It tends to start on the hands or feet, before spreading to the limbs, upper body and face. The rash: […]
There are many causes of fainting, including heart disease, dehydration, epilepsy, medications, low blood glucose level etc. Many children faint, usually after a painful trigger, like bump in the head or a cut. I have seen adults fainting at the site of blood. These episodes are usually due to vagal nerve stimulation. Vagus is a […]
Scarlet fever has made a comeback after many years. http://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/laninf/PIIS1473-3099(17)30694-1.pdf It is a bacterial (Group A Streptococci) infection, thus needs antibiotics for treatment. Here is a good link about the condition https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/