By Dr Dunia Ismail Consultant Paediatrician – Endocrinology and Diabetes Delayed puberty is a common reason parents seek advice about their child’s development. It can be worrying if your child seems to be developing later than their peers, but in many cases this is simply a normal variation. Most children
By Dr Dunia Ismail Consultant Paediatrician – Endocrinology and Diabetes It is very common for teenage girls to have periods that are irregular, heavy, painful or unpredictable. This can feel worrying for both young people and their families, but in most cases it is part of normal development. During the
Allergies in children can present in many ways a seemingly harmless rash after a snack, a persistent cough that doesn’t respond to usual treatments, or a child who avoids certain foods without a clear explanation. It’s tempting to classify many of these symptoms up to “just childhood” or “normal sensitivities”,
By Dr. Sarah Ameen, Paediatric Diagnostics At Paediatric Diagnostics, we believe that every child’s wellbeing is about more than staying healthy; it’s about growing strong, feeling supported, and being truly heard. In today’s fast-moving world, children face new daily pressures and challenges. That’s why a caring, consistent, and holistic approach
Children’s Article by Dr Vinod Kolimarala (Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist) Food allergies and intolerances are common in children, affecting roughly 1 in 13 kids in the UK. While both conditions involve reactions to food, they are different in nature. Causes and Triggers: Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain
By Dr Majeed Jawad, Consultant Paediatrician Asthma is the most common long-term condition among children and young people, affecting about one in every twelve children. Sadly, the UK has one of the highest rates of asthma-related deaths in Europe for this age group. The good news is that most of
By Mr Sam Khemani, Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon Glue ear is a common childhood condition in which fluid builds up in the middle ear, affecting hearing. It often affects children between six months and four years, with most children experiencing it at least once before starting school. In a healthy
By Dr Dunia Ismail, Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist Growth and puberty concerns in children are relatively common but can cause significant worry for many parents. These concerns may arise when a child is significantly shorter or taller than their peers, is not gaining weight as expected, or is not entering puberty
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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