Measles: What Is It?
Measles is a very contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. It is so contagious that up to 90% non-vaccinated persons will get infected after being in contact with the virus.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease In Children
Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is typically a common illness among infants and children (up to the age of 10 years) caused by a group of viruses…
CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN: TREATMENT OPTIONS
Constipation is defined as abnormally delayed or difficulty in defecation (bowel opening). If your child continues to have symptoms despite changing the diet, modifying the lifestyle and increasing fluid intake, then your child may need treatment.
Constipation In Children: What Is It?
The peak incidence of constipation is between 2-4 years of age when parents start to toilet train their children. Around half the kids experience constipation at least once during childhood!
Why Vaccinate Your Child?
Vaccines work by introducing a weakened or dead form of either the bacteria or virus (known as the antigen). This vaccine encourages the body to create…
Vaccination For Children (Malaysia)
This is the recommended vaccination schedule for children in Malaysia. Do share this article with your friends with young children to keep as reference and useful reminder.
Hydrocoele and Inguinal Hernias In Children
Hernias and hydrocoeles are the commonest conditions seen by paediatric surgeons as they occur in about 3-5% of children. The cause for both these conditions is the failure of the processus vaginalis to close before or just after birth
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Atresia is a progressive inflammatory fibrosis of the biliary tract and the disease starts in the extra hepatic bile ducts and extends into the…
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a congenital birth defect whereby the opening of the urethra (where the urine comes out off) is on the underside of the penis instead of…
Painful Testicle In Children (Acute Scrotum)
Testicular pain known as acute scrotum can occur with or with our scrotal swelling or in the absence of redness. The common causes in children are as…