The Digestive System… Umbilical Hernia 5 May 20225 May 2022 Umbilical hernia is due to a persistent opening of the umbilical ring, which normally spontaneously closes. After birth, this fascial opening (umbilical ring) closes spontaneously with continued growth of the…
Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy (Celiac Disease)… Potential Celiac Disease 13 Mar 202211 Mar 2022 Potential celiac disease refers to patients who are diagnosed with gluten sensitivity by a positive TTG-IgA or endomysial antibody but who have a normal small bowel biopsy. For these patients,…
Giardiasis… NITAZOXANIDE 10 Feb 20228 Feb 2022 Nitazoxanide is FDA approved for treatment of giardiasis in patients ≥12 months age. Nitazoxanide is available in liquid 100mg/5 ml and tablets of 500 mg. It has been shown to be…
The Digestive System… Angular Cheilitis 30 Jan 202228 Jan 2022 Angular cheilitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin and contiguous labial mucosa located at the lateral commissures of the mouth. Lesions are most often bilateral and may be…
The Digestive System… Geographic Tongue 27 Jan 202225 Jan 2022 Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by pink to red, slightly depressed lesions with irregular, elevated, curvilinear white or yellow borders. The lesions are areas…
Constipation… Management of functional constipation 25 Nov 202123 Nov 2021 Previous Post: Identifying a Functional Constipation Parent counselling – Explain about the treatment plan and importance of adherence of therapy.Diet – Encourage diet rich in fibres with plenty of water &…
Constipation… Identifying functional constipation 21 Nov 202123 Nov 2021 Previous Post: Organic Constipation In children with constipation almost 80 to 90% will be functional constipation. A child with functional constipation will usually have the following clinical features Age of…
Constipation… Organic Constipations: Red Flag Signs 18 Nov 202119 Nov 2021 Previous Post : When to label as Constipation In children functional constipation is the major cause of constipation, however, 10 to 20% of cases are due to organic causes for…
Constipation… When to label as Constipation 14 Nov 202116 Nov 2021 Previous Post: Normal Stool frequency A delay or difficulty in defecation sufficient to cause significant distress to the patient is defined as constipation. Objectively it can be defined as duration…
Constipation… Normal stool frequency in children 11 Nov 202112 Nov 2021 The average stool frequency of Indian children is as follows: Less than 1 month age : 3-4 times/day1 month to 1 year age: 1-2 times/day 1 to 2 year age: 1-2…
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