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Proteins and Micronutrients: The Emerging Superstar

It is true that our children grow in a relatively predictable environment from infancy to childhood, and if their growth is monitored regularly, it is easy to pick up their growth disorders early. We can monitor the growth by keeping a check on their weight and height on sex-specific growth charts.

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

Why is Obesity a Common Problem in Children?

Obesity in children is considered to be an epidemic today. In our country, at one end we have starving kids dying due to infections, diarrhoea, etc and at the other, obese kids causing early morbidity in the form of Hypertension, Diabetes, Fatty liver, etc increasing the health burden on the country.

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Is My Child OVERWEIGHT?

1. How do I know if my child is overweight? Calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) can help us assess whether your child is overweight or obese. BMI can be calculated as follows; BMI = child's weight (kg)/ [child's height (metres)]2 For example 6 year old boy weighing 24 kg with a height of 110 cms. BMI= 22/ (1.1)2 = 22/1.21 = 19.8 kg/m2 As per the BMI chart below his, BMI is above 95 percentile, hence this boy is obese. 2. Is it good to know that my child is obese? Dr Vaishakhi Rusta

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

May 11 , 2017 | 1 min read

When Should I Get Alert Regarding My Child's Height?

The truth is all kids have their own pace of growing up; some may appear to be taller than before, some may appear to be same. We can see kids of all different shapes and sizes. But it is true that family members and teachers are the first people to encounter any growth disorder in the child. The red alert signs to see a growth specialist are: Your child is the shortest in class. Your child fits into the same clothes and shoes for more than two years. Younger siblings of the same family are getting

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

May 30 , 2017 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

What is JUVENILE DIABETES?

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, if a child is suffering from this condition, he/she may not be able to produce their own insulin because their sugar levels remain high. These children need daily injections of insulin- which are available in an injectable form as other forms are unstable. Generally known as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Juvenile Diabetes is seen in Children between 5-15 years of age. Surprisingly, the incidence has increased in children younger than 5 years. There are several differences

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jun 07 , 2017 | 1 min read

What Do You Need to Know About Hypothyroidism in Children?

Thyroid gland, which is situated in the anterior part of the neck, is responsible for producing a hormone, Thyroxine, required for brain development as well as physical growth. Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says this hormone is essential for the first three years of life and later on for various metabolic functions and growth. Thyroid disorders are commonly seen in children and females are more affected than males. Hypothyroidism is the term used to define deficiency of thyroid hormone, whereas hyperthyroidis

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jun 29 , 2017 | 1 min read

What is the Reason for Delayed Puberty in Children?

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, puberty is a term that is used for the transition from a boy into a man or girl into a woman. Normal pubertal changes occur between 9-12 years of age in girls and 10-13 years of age in boys. Certain hormones are released from the brain which stimulates the testicles in boys to produce testosterone (male hormone) and the ovaries in girls to produce oestrogen (female hormone). Testosterone and oestrogen further bring about sexual changes in a child. How can you know about del

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jul 04 , 2017 | 2 min read

When Should I Get Alert Regarding My Child's Height?

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Nov 28 , 2020 | 1 min read

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