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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

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

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

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

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

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

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

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

Beware of Accidental Poisoning

Poisoning among children is a very common medical emergency seen in paediatric practice . Poisoning has been seen over the years, but received little attention. The young pre-school child is mentally and physically immature and is most vulnerable to accidental poisoning. Most poisonings happen at home when children are left unattended. Accidental poisonings involve a person or a child with an urge to explore without wanting to harm themselves. Bad taste does not deter them from swallowing a tablet or cap

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

Oct 22 , 2015 | 1 min read

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

Breastfeeding – beneficial for baby and mother

Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity, and development. The breast feeding is not only beneficial for the baby, but for the nursing mothers as well. Studies indicate that breastfeeding helps improve mothers' health. Following are some of the benefits of breast feeding based on the several studies and researches done - Benefits to the baby: Breastfeeding increases child's immunity to disease and infection:

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

Aug 01 , 2015 | 3 min read

Fever in children

The first time fever in a baby is often scary for parents. Most fevers are harmless, however it can be a sign of a serious illness. Fever is only a manifestation of an illness which is usually caused by a virus or a bacteria or an inflammatory response. Over clothing may also cause a rise in temperature. Fever is body's natural response to an infection and an important part of the body's defense mechanism. A child has fever, if the body temperature is 38"F or above including newborns. Depending o

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)

Aug 22 , 2014 | 2 min read

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