HYPOSPADIASIS

Hypospadias 1 – What is it Hypospadias is an abnormality of the penis. It affects about one in 150 boys and is usually detected at birth. There are different types of hypospadias: The opening of…

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FORIGN BODY INGESTION

Swallowed (Ingested) foreign bodies Children commonly swallow things such as coins, small toys, or batteries When a child swallows an object, it will travel through the digestive tract The digestive…

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FEBRILE CONVULSIONS

Febrile convulsions – frequently asked questions Febrile Convulsions A febrile convulsion is a fit or seizure caused by a fever.  They are caused by a sudden change in your child’s body…

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NUCLEAR SCANS

Nuclear Medicine – an overview Nuclear Medicine is a medical imaging specialty that is concerned with the safe use of very small amounts of a radioactive substance to show how…

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EEG

Electroencephalography (EEG) An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a safe and pain-free test which records the electrical activity of the brain. The information is recorded on a computer and interpreted by a…

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GLUE EAR

Glue Ear Most children will have an occasional ear infection which will get better quickly and are not usually serious. A number of children who have recurrent ear infections will…

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DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DMD Neuromuscular disorders are conditions that affect the nerves and the muscles. Muscular dystrophies (MD) are common neuromuscular disorders characterised by loss of muscle strength and bulk. There are several…

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DIABETES

Diabetes Diabetes happens when someone’s body cannot use energy from glucose, which is a type of sugar found in food. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and…

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DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA

Developmental dysplasia of the hip DDH – treatment and hospital stay Developmental dysplasia (or dislocation) of the hip (DDH) is an abnormal development of the hip joint. The ball at…

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