By Dr. Nivedita Dadu, Dermatology Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, refers to a skin disorder in infants and children. The condition may last until the child grows to become an adult. An estimated 10-20% of all infants suffer from atopic dermatitis. Of these, only half improve as they grow and…
Post-Traumatic Disorder In Children – What To Expect
By Mrs. Swapna M Nadgauda, Psychology Children no longer have sheltered existence from personal and public disasters. Accidents, physical and sexual abuse, weak inter-personal relationships in the family leave deep scars on a child’s psyche. Trauma is increasingly personal nowadays, and so psychological problems arise frequently. Some notable facts about post-traumatic…
Common Allergies In Children – Things You Must Know!
By Dr. Preeti Singh, Pediatrics A rash on your child’s body or their regular cough bouts can sometimes be triggered by an allergy. We can excuse it by calling it a common flu or a heat rash, but the reason behind it might be something you are not aware of. Your child might be allergic, and it…
Childhood Obesity – Effective Ways To Overcome It!
By Dr. Preeti Singh, Pediatrician Childhood obesity is a serious condition plaguing many adolescents and children these days. Obesity brings along with it a plethora of health scares such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes, all of which at a point of time were confined only to adults. Obesity in children also results in depression and self-esteem issues.…
7 Foods To Supercharge Your Child’s Immunity!
By Dr. Poornima Modi, Pediatrics Could the snacks you feed your kids cut their chances of getting sick? Healthy things in everyday foods - from yogurt to fruits & veggies - may help boost a child’s natural defenses. 1. Make your child have yogurt- Ear infections are common in children. They can result in excruciating pain.…
How To Make Your Child’s Bones Stronger With The Food?
By Dr. Sunny Chopra, Orthopaedics Strong bones and healthy nutrition is all what a child need. Strong bones are crucial to health and healthy nutrition is crucial to strong bones. Especially in child’s age the bones are rather more delicate and are in a growing phase. A healthy set of bones anchor…
How To Strengthen Your Child’s Bones?
By Dr. Romil Rathi,Orthopaedics Strong bones and healthy nutrition is all what a child need. Strong bones are crucial to health and healthy nutrition is crucial to strong bones. Especially in child’s age the bones are rather more delicate and are in a growing phase. A healthy set of bones anchor…
Understanding The Impact Of Divorce On Kids!
By Dr. Tanu Singh,Psychiatry When marriages don’t work in spite of all the efforts you make to bring about a positive change, your inevitable solution is a divorce. A divorce leaves the partners distraught and drained out but another part of the family that is severely affected by such a decision…
Strengthen Your Child’s Bones with the Right Nutrition
By Dr. Shivraj Jadhav, Orthopaedics Strong bones and healthy nutrition is all what a child need. Strong bones are crucial to health and healthy nutrition is crucial to strong bones. Especially in child’s age the bones are rather more delicate and are in a growing phase. A healthy set of bones anchor…
Breastfeeding – Check For The Following Complications
By Dr. Tripti Raheja, Gynaecology, Although lactation consultants are there to help you find ways that make breastfeeding comfortable for both you and your child, the early days of breastfeeding are difficult and uncomfortable. Most women do not face the challenges mentioned below or may face them only with their first child…