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Child Development !!

We are in times where most of us as parents are working many hours a day, living in smaller families and have a strong desire of giving the best to our children. In this hustle bustle, we sometimes forget that the child's growing years are to be enjoyed equally by both the parents. We are now aware that growth and development are two different and crucial aspects of our child's growing up. Growth measures the physical gains in heights, weight etc. and development is a measure of skills which a child achiev

Dr. Shambhavi Seth In Paediatrics (Ped)

Oct 20 , 2015 | 1 min read

Treating Cough in Children with Common Cold-Guidance to Caregivers

Coughing is a prevalent symptom of upper respiratory infections (URIs). Cough causes concern for parents and is also a major cause of outpatient visits. It can severely impact quality of life, cause anxiety and affect sleep in parents and children. Despite the widespread use of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications (CCMs), the effectiveness of most OTC CCMs has not been proven in children. The preparations are usually a combination of several medications including antitussives, expectorants, ant

Dr. Arvind Bountra In Paediatrics (Ped)

Apr 26 , 2016 | 1 min read

Common Summer illness In Children

During summer vacation, when children indulge in lots of activities and spend time as they want, a lot of attention and monitoring is required. This is not always possible for working parents. However, if you are aware of the various risk factors of summer season, you can take preventive measures and make your kids enjoy the vacation at the fullest. If your child is feeling fatigued most of the time in summer, do not panic because it can be due to repressive heat. It can also happen because your child is

Dr. A.J. Chitkara In Paediatrics (Ped)

May 03 , 2016 | 2 min read

Celiac disease - The not so silent epidemic

Not many people had heard of Celiac disease in India 15-20 years ago but since then it has become common – particularly North India. Estimates suggest that Celiac disease – popularly and wrongly known as wheat allergy affects almost 1% of the Indian population. That means that in every 2 sections in any one large school there will be a child with celiac disease. "Celiac disease is a permanent disorder in which the body reacts in abnormally to the protein called gluten found in wheat, rye, barley and oats

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jun 27 , 2016 | 1 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read

DENGUE –It is Not only about Platelet Count

Dengue fever is endemic in most of the South East Asian countries and carries its epidemic propositions during rainy season when mosquito breeding is high. It is a deadly viral fever that is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito. The mosquito is infected when it bites the person infected with dengue virus in their blood. According to Dr. Udit Rohatgi, The fever can occur at all ages but it is more severe in children and elderly people. This fever causes the platelet and blood pressure to fall and the

Dr. Udit Rohatgi In Paediatrics (Ped)

Jul 07 , 2016 | 1 min read

Beware: Season Change Can Cause Serious Allergies

Who is to blame for severe headaches , joint pains, and other achy issues? We all know that it is the weather , which is taking a toll on your health and making you more vulnerable. It has been observed that the people sneeze more often during spring time when there is a lot of pollen floating around in the air. More importantly, people who are allergic to pollen often find it difficult to breathe, develop skin rashes, which might be difficult to resolve. According to Dr. Vinita Jain , the seasonal chang

Dr. Vinita Jain In Paediatrics (Ped)

Jul 25 , 2016 | 2 min read

Clearing the Air on Flu

Q. We have heard a lot about flu from media, is it same as cold? Though both flu and common cold are respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Influenza or "the flu" develops when a flu virus infects the respiratory system including your nose, throat, air way tubes, and sometimes the lungs. However, a cold virus usually infects the upper respiratory tract primarily your nose and throat. Flu can cause a severe illness as compared to common cold. It can also bring fever, exhaustion, b

Dr. Shyam Kukreja In Paediatrics (Ped)

Jul 28 , 2016 | 4 min read

A looming epidemic in sight: Celiac Disease

Pinky is 8 years old now and her parents are sick of visiting doctors every 15 to 20 days for loose stools. Jose is 5 years and his hemoglobin has never touched 10 g% mark despite having a balanced diet and Iron supplements. Hassan is 4 years and his parents are sick of the efforts he has to make daily to be able to pass what appear to be stony hard stools. Jasbir is 3 years but looks like a 1 year old as he weighs only 8 kg and his length is almost equal to his 14 months old neighbor. You might be wonde

Dr. Rajiv Goel In Paediatrics (Ped)

Oct 12 , 2016 | 2 min read

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