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Management of Bedwetting (Enuresis)

9 Sep 202110 Sep 2021

The decision about when to start treatment should be guided by the degree of concern and motivation on the part of the child rather than the parents. It is generally not…

Must rule out in a child with Enuresis

5 Sep 202131 Aug 2021

Constipation / EncoparesisObstructive Sleep ApneaRecurrent Urinary Tract InfectionsNeuropsychiatric conditionsAbnormal urinalysisUnderlying Diabetes Mellitus /Diabetes InsipidusDeranged renal functionsSpinal dysraphism / Lower limb weakness / Patulous anusFailure to thriveHypertension Post content drafted by…

Bedwetting In Children (Enuresis)

2 Sep 202131 Aug 2021

Bed wetting or enuresis means that a child passes urine without his knowledge when he is sleeping. This can occur at night or any time of the day while asleep.…

Diagnostic Modalities…

Role of haemogram(CBC) in Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)

29 Aug 202127 Aug 2021

Primary immunodeficiencies (PID) include >200 inherited disorders that affect the development and function of lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils or monocytes. The first step in diagnosing a primary immunodeficiency is to suspect it.…

Immunological Disorders…

Primary Immunodeficiencies Disorders (PID)

26 Aug 202125 Aug 2021

These congenital disorders are defects in the various pathways of immune system which may present in the first year of life or later in childhood. The immune system is an…

Evaluation of Arthritis…

Rheumatoid Factor

8 Aug 20213 Aug 2021

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is an antibody(of IgM class) which is directed against the Fc portion of IgG. RF helps to classify patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis(PJIA) into RF positive…

Mountain Sickness…

Management of High Altitude Illness(Acute mountain sickness)

11 Jul 20212 Jul 2021

Previous Post Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness Initial Post What is High Altitude Illness Mild headaches can be treated conservatively with paracetamol or ibuprofen.Use ondansetron for vomiting.Supplemental oxygen (if…

Mountain Sickness…

Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness

8 Jul 20212 Jul 2021

Continued from previous post What is High Altitude Illness Gradual ascent - Avoid going directly from low altitude to more than 9,000 ft (2,750 m) sleeping altitude in 1 day. Once…

Mountain Sickness…

High Altitude Illness(HLI)- Acute mountain sickness (AMS)

4 Jul 20214 Jul 2021

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the most common and benign form of high altitude illness (HAI). The risk of AMS depends upon individual susceptibility, the rate of ascent and the elevation…

Reactive arthritis…

Reactive Arthritis

3 Jun 202130 May 2021

It is an inflammatory joint disease which is caused by an extraarticular infection. However, there is absence of bacteria in the joint. Reactive arthritis usually occurs one to four weeks…