Introduction Typhoid fever is a contagious disease caused by ingesting food or touching the mouth after handling contaminated surfaces. Typhoid is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, which may cause flu-like symptoms in children, such as fever along with diarrhea. Typhoid may be treated with antibiotics, but prompt diagnosis and treatment are necessary; otherwise, it may turn into a life-threatening condition. Understanding Typhoid in Children Typhoid or typhoid fever is caused by an infection caused

Introduction Malaria is a vector-borne disease spread by mosquitoes, which can cause various health problems in children, such as fever and chills. If left untreated, these symptoms can lead to extreme cases of health issues, including seizures, brain damage, breathing problems, organ failure, and even death. Therefore, it becomes extremely important to seek treatment for malaria, especially for children under the age of 5. When intervened upon promptly, malaria is treatable and curable. This blog

Dehydration is a health problem in which the body becomes deficient in water and necessary salts. It occurs due to excess vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating. The body organs are not able to perform their functions properly. The most important signs include dryness of skin, dry tongue, rapid breathing, and fainting in extreme cases. If a child suffers from dehydration he/she may not be able to recover the lost body fluids. In severe cases of dehydration,

Breastfeeding is essential for an infant’s comprehensive development, as well as for mothers and society. With the increasing number of working mothers in the present era, it becomes very difficult for them to manage their work and breastfeed their child simultaneously. Hence, most of the workplaces provide family-friendly policies to allow working mothers to give their children the greatest possible start in life. Nursing support is crucial because breastfeeding nourishes and gives the best start

Doctors at Omni Giggles Hospital in Ramnagar performed a rare treatment. They had successfully performed MIS-C treatment on a forty-five-day-old baby. Hospital MD MD Radhakrishna Pediatric Intensive Care Dr. CH. Vishwateja said that they had successfully performed MIS-C treatment on a forty-five-day-old baby. The details were revealed at a press conference at the hospital premises on Thursday. Parents have included a 45-day-old infant in casualty after being diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome. Doctors examined the toddler,

There’s no doubt that working mothers are the masters at multitasking. However, between changing diapers, scheduling playdates and arranging conference calls, today’s working women often find it difficult to achieve unrealistic work-life balance goals. They don’t just carpool, prepare supper and throw Pinterest-worthy birthday parties. They’re also putting in countless hours at the office, climbing the corporate ladder. Balancing your role as a new mom may appear impossible to juggle the demands of work with

COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019.” It is caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus first appeared in late 2019 and quickly spread around the world. People with COVID-19 can have fever, cough, trouble breathing and other symptoms. Problems with breathing happen when the infection affects the lungs and causes pneumonia. Most people who get COVID-19 will not get severely ill. But some do. In many areas, people have been told to stay at

What is Postmenopausal Bleeding? Any amount of bleeding from the vagina after a woman has stopped having menstrual cycles for 12 months (menopause) is termed as postmenopausal bleeding Spotting or light bleeding after menopause might not seem like a serious problem, but one should never ignore it Any bleeding should trigger a visit to your doctor as soon as possible Causes for Postmenopausal Bleeding? Vaginal atrophy / Endometrial atrophy (most common) Cervical polyps / Uterine

World Prematurity Day is observed on 17th November of each year to raise the awareness of preterm birth and the concerns related to preterm babies and their families. Premature birth is the major cause of death in children under five years of age. Let’s discuss a few important questions related to Preterm deliveries.    The global theme for World Prematurity Day 2020 is: Together for babies born too soon – Caring for the future 1. What

Autism Autism is  a neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect language skills, behavior, social interactions and the ability to learn. Symptoms Avoids eye contact and/or physical contact Has delayed speech Gets upset if there is change in routine Excessive body movements  Has obsessive interests and experiences perseveration Struggles with nonverbal cues Has sensory processing issues Research says the symptoms of autism may be linked to genetics. Diagnosis Parents or caregivers concerned that their child may have