Understanding how much milk a newborn should drink each day can be a concern for many new parents. Whether you’re breastfeeding or formula-feeding, knowing how much is enough is crucial for your baby’s health and well-being. This article will help you answer questions like “How much milk should a newborn
Endocrinology, a specialised branch of medicine, is concerned with the study of hormones and the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related disorders. Hormones, the body’s chemical messengers, regulate a plethora of physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions, from diabetes to thyroid disorders,
A skin prick test, also known as a puncture or scratch test, is a common diagnostic tool used to identify allergic sensitivities. This simple, minimally invasive procedure involves introducing small amounts of potential allergens into the skin, typically on the forearm or back, to observe for any allergic reactions. It
Ultrasound imaging, commonly known as sonography, is a crucial diagnostic tool in pediatric medicine. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, helping doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions in children without the need for invasive procedures or exposure to ionizing radiation. In this article, we look
Endocrine disorders encompass a broad category of diseases that occur when the endocrine system, the network of glands that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream, does not function properly. These hormones are vital for controlling a variety of bodily processes, including metabolism, mood, sleep, growth and development, tissue
Symptoms: Cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA) can present with a range of symptoms in children, affecting the skin , digestive, and respiratory systems. Look out for signs such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, eczema, blood or mucous in stools, constipation, severe gastro-oesophageal reflux, wheezing, and excessive fussiness after feeding. Causes:
A recent article by the Standard newspaper explained how Professor CK Sinha, Consultant Paediatric General and Urology Surgeon, and his team helped to save the life of a premature baby who was expected to die a few hours after being born when surgeons discovered she had a dead bowel. Regarding
Neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism and ADHD can present with behavioural and educational difficulties, and diagnosing these conditions as early as possible can enable early treatment, which can have very encouraging results. Late diagnosis carries an increased risk of developing mental health illnesses in adolescence and adulthood. With this in mind, it
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a common problem involving a band of skin between the underside of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. If this band of skin is very tight it can restrict the movement of a baby’s tongue making breastfeeding difficult. Breastfeeding improves fast for some newborns following
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