It is very common for babies to have rashes or spots on their skin at birth and during the first few weeks of life. Most of these are not dangerous and go away on their own. Here is a list Read More …
Category: Child Health And Wellness Information
Zika Virus
DR.PAUL TALKS ABOUT ZIKA VIRUS ON CTV OTTAWA(January 2016): UPDATED AUGUST 5, 2016: WE NOW KNOW THAT ZIKA CAN BE TRANSMITTED SEXUALLY IN THE SPERM. MORE RECENTLY, THE FIRST CASE OF WOMEN-TO-MAN TRANSMISSION WAS REPORTED IN NEW YORK. IN ADDITION, Read More …
Norovirus
There are many possible causes of diarrhea and vomiting (gastroenteritis) but the most common are viruses. This is why most cases of diarrhea get better independently, without specific medications or antibiotics. The norovirus, previously known as the Norwalk virus, is Read More …
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Virus(HAV) is a virus that infects the liver and is spread through water and food. It is usually present under conditions of poor water supply hygiene and sanitation. The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver.The virus is Read More …
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
More than 40 percent of normal babies spit up (also known as regurgitating). This is due to an immature sphincter (a muscle like an elastic band) that is too weak to control exit from a baby’s stomach. Because the sphincter Read More …
Rubella or German Measles
Rubella, sometimes known as German measles or three-day measles is caused by the Togaviridae virus. Note that German measles is not the same as measles. Although it is transmitted from one person to another by respiratory droplets, the rubella virus Read More …
Sinuses and Sinusitis
The sinuses are the hollow cavities in the facial bones. There are several sinuses including below the eyes (maxillary), above the eyes (frontal), and behind the nose (ethmoid). Babies are born with fewer sinuses, only with the maxillary and ethmoid Read More …
Thrush
Oral thrush is a yeast infection that affects the mouth. It causes creamy white patches to form on the tongue or inner cheeks. These patches can be painful, but in many cases, the only signs are the white spots on Read More …
Common Foot and Leg Issues in Babies
Hips During the baby’s first and subsequent physical examinations, the assessment of the hips is important. This is to ensure that the hips are not dislocated. Congenital or developmental dislocation of the hip occurs in up to 2 percent of Read More …
Jaundice of the Newborn
Jaundice, technically known as hyperbilirubinemia, is seen quite commonly in newborn babies. It is the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced by the normal breakdown of Read More …