Dr. Jayaprakash

Asst. Prof. of Pediatrics, ICH. Institute of Child Health. Gov. Medical College Kottayam. Kerala, India.

CLEFT LIP -PALATE

Cleft Lip and Palate – an overview Cleft lip and cleft palate describe an abnormal gap in either the upper lip or the roof of the mouth. It occurs when…

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CRYING BABY-COLIC

Colic crying babies unsettled babies – parent handout Colic is the word used to describe when babies cry a lot or fail to settle for a lengthy period of time.…

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CONJUNCTIVITIS

Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection, especially among children under five. It is an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the conjunctiva which is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the…

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COUGH

Cough Cough is a very common problem for children. The most common cause of cough is a respiratory tract infection, such as a cold. Young children usually have six to 12 respiratory tract infections…

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CRADLE CAP

Cradle Cap Cradle cap is a skin condition that affects babies, but it is extremely uncommon in babies aged over three months.  Cradle cap is a form of dermatitis which…

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CT SCAN

CT scan CT stands for Computed Tomography. CT is also sometimes called a CAT scan. The CT scanner uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of all or a part of…

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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Childhood obstructive sleep apnoea – OSA Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a medical condition in which children have breathing difficulties when they are asleep. When children (and adults) fall asleep, their…

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PECTUS CARINATUM

Chest Orthosis – Pectus Carinatum What is pectus carinatum? Pectus carinatum (PC) is a chest wall deformity where there is overgrowth of the cartilage between the ribs and the sternum…

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CELLULITIS

Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. It is caused by bacteria, usually streptococcus or staphylococcus. These bacteria live on the skin and may enter an area of broken skin like a…

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