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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
HAND FOOT MOUTH DISEASE
Hand foot and mouth disease – coxsackie virus Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection. It is not linked to the foot and mouth disease that affect animals. HFMD…
CROUP
Croup Croup is a viral infection which causes swelling of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea). This swelling makes the airway narrower, so it is harder to breathe. Croup often…
CHOKING,STRANGULATION
Choking, Suffocation and Strangulation Choking, suffocation and strangulation are major hazards for babies and toddlers for a number of reasons. From as early as a few months of age, infants…