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Cold weather can take a toll on your child's heart

Ah-choo! Cold weather can be upsetting for your little one. You may often find him/her sneezing, coughing, wheezing and most of all CRANKY! As and when the weather gets cooler, the impact is felt by all of us. Winter is the season of respiratory illness especially in infants and young children. So a natural question arises- how can illnesses like flu and RSV affect children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Do you know that infants and children, regardless of the heart disease, can have severe cour

Dr. Neeraj Awasthy In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Nov 09 , 2016 | 3 min read

How to Settle a Fussy Eater?

Parents are often seen coming to the OPD with a recurrent problem of their child not eating properly. There are several babies who go through the problem of fussy eating and parents might want to develop certain strategies to get past these problems. Most paediatricians are faced with the question “Why are babies, fussy eaters”? Dr. Babita Jain , Head- Paediatric Medicine, Max Hospital, Gurgaon , says from then toddlers' perspective, any new food is viewed with suspicion to an extent that they can even r

Dr. Babita Jain In Paediatric (Ped)

Nov 22 , 2017 | 2 min read

Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children

Chronic abdominal pain is commonly seen in children. One in four children develops abdominal pain that lasts for more than 3 months at a time, at some point between 3-18 years of age. It is one of the most common reasons why parents seek advice from a pediatric gastroenterologist. Chronic abdominal pain is stomach ache in children that usually lasts for more than 2 months and does not respond to traditional treatments. Often the child has been treated for acidity, gastritis, or dyspepsia. They are given

Dr. Nidhi Rawal In Paediatric (Ped)

Mar 05 , 2019 | 1 min read

Home Hygiene Tips For New Parents To Keep In Mind This Rainy Season

With intense heat waves and scorching summer sun making our lives difficult, the respite given by rains is always welcomed. However, monsoon also brings along with it a myriad of health-related issues and infections. The humidity, viral infections and mosquito-borne diseases make life difficult for little babies and the toddlers. But with a few simple tips and precautions, you and your baby can also enjoy this lovely weather. Hygiene: This is the most essential step for taking care of the baby. Sweat is

Max Team In Paediatric (Ped) General

Jul 25 , 2019 | 2 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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 | 2 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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi

Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology

May 18 , 2018 | 2 min read

Headache and lifestyle in children-A pediatric neurologist's perspective

Headaches are a common complaint in the pediatric office practice. Although headaches are usually not associated with serious medical conditions but a careful clinical assessment is needed as, at times, headaches may be harbingers of sinister conditions which we cannot afford to miss. Acute symptomatic headaches are the commonest headache type in children- i.e. headaches associated with viral fevers, URIs, Malaria, Typhoid, various other nonspecific illnesses etc. On the other hand acute symptomatic heada

Dr. Saurabh Chopra In Paediatric (Ped)

May 12 , 2020 | 4 min read

Follow Paediatric Vaccination Schedule Amidst Covid Pandemic

The ongoing corona pandemic has changed the world. It has affected everyone’s life. Social movements are restricted. Many businesses have had negative impact, leading to hampering livelihood of innumerable families. Schools, colleges and recreation centers are closed. After a long drawn battle the world has understood that the only way out of this deadly disease is vaccinationof the population at large.It has taught us that if there is a vaccine available for a disease, we should get ourselves and our children vaccinated. Failing this the disease spreads and creates havoc. For example measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis and other diseases remain a constant risk. We are fortunate to have the protection of vaccines against these diseases.

Dr. Sumita Chawla In Paediatric (Ped)

Jun 24 , 2021 | 3 min read

DENGUE FEVER IN CHILDREN

Dengue is a viral infection spread by the bite of Aedes or tiger mosquito. This disease occurs in most parts of India, which starts in April and peaks during rainy season, from July to November.

Dr. Himanshu Agarwal In Paediatric (Ped)

Jul 06 , 2021 | 1 min read

Fever in Children

Fever occurs when the body’s temperature is elevated as a result of the body thermostat being reset to higher than usual temperature.

Dr. Paramjeet Singh Kumar In Paediatric (Ped)

Jan 10 , 2022 | 2 min read

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