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Fellowship In Neonatology, MRCPCH(UK), ...read more
Pediatrician•Delhi
A pediatrician manages a child's overall physical and psychological health condition. While most parents consult a pediatrician when the child falls sick, they miss the importance of regular visits to the doctor even if the child is seemingly healthy. There are recommended schedules which prescribe regular visits to the doctor from about a week after the birth of the child. The visits are more frequent up till the age of 6 or 7, after which a monthly visit is usually sufficient. The following is...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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If your child comes out of bathroom and cries that while he or she poops it hurts, it's time that you start doing something for his or her constipation. This is a problem that is found among many children and most of the times, if left unnoticed, it can prove to be dangerous. There are many signs that will let you know that your child is suffering from constipation. For instance, if you find your child complaining about stomach pain, or bloating, there are chances that he or she is suffering fro...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Fever is defined as a body temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) and higher.
What you can do at #home:-
1. Administer an antifever medication, such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) or ibuprofen. Dose as advised by your doctor according to child's weight
Don't give your child aspirin, as it has been linked to a serious, potentially fatal disease, called Reye syndrome.
2. Other ways to reduce a fever:
#dress your child lightly. Exce...more
What you can do at #home:-
1. Administer an antifever medication, such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) or ibuprofen. Dose as advised by your doctor according to child's weight
Don't give your child aspirin, as it has been linked to a serious, potentially fatal disease, called Reye syndrome.
2. Other ways to reduce a fever:
#dress your child lightly. Exce...more
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school-age children. Boys are about three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with it. Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. Of course, all kids (especially younger ones) act this way at times, particularly when they're anxious or excited. But the difference with attention deficit hyper...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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It is always better to preserve a child's teeth till its succadenous one comes to a proper level. If there are cavities in a childs teeth go for filling or other conservative treatment as it preserves the arch lenght and maintenance of space for permanent teeth. Try to avoid dental extractions of cavitated milk teeth.
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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If your child wants to convey something with fear and shyness. Don't avoid it. It might lead to danger of repetitive abuse.
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Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Calcium is crucial for good health and development.Calcium is vital for building strong bones and teeth, promoting nerve and muscle function, helping blood clot, and activating the enzymes that convert food into energy. About 99 percent of the body's calcium is stored in the teeth and bones. And because children are growing new bone all the time, they need a steady supply of calcium to support healthy growth.
How much calcium does your child need?
Ages 1 to 3 years: 700 milligr...more
How much calcium does your child need?
Ages 1 to 3 years: 700 milligr...more
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