Por Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
09.01.20
Pediatría
Thyroid disorders in children – a quick guide
Thyroid disorders in children are rare but there are particular signs that you can watch out for when it does occur. Here, one of our top paediatricians Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke explains the two main types of the condition, the symptoms and whether it will affect your child's quality of life once diagnosed.
Redacción de Top Doctors
Pediatría
Identifying and treating allergies
If you suspect your child may have developed an allergy, there are a number of medical tests and methods available to correctly identify it. Dr Chinedu Nwokoro, a paediatrician based in Hatfield and Elstree, explains more.
Por Mr Juling Ong
02.09.19
Pediatría
Macroglossia, why is my tongue so large?
Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties while speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. It’s quite uncommon and generally occurs in children. Mr Juling Ong, a craniofacial and paediatric plastic surgeon in London talks about why the tongue becomes enlarged and what can be done about it.
Por Dr Kishor Tewary
07.06.19
Pediatría
Hydronephrosis - information for parents
Hydronephrosis means ‘excessive water/urine collection in the kidneys’. Hence, it’s a condition where urine cannot drain out of the kidneys properly, causing them to swell up or stretch. It can affect one or both kidneys. Dr Kishor Tewary, consultant paediatrician, with a special interest in uro-nephrology tells us more about hydronephrosis in children.
Por Dr Kishor Tewary
29.05.19
Pediatría
Bedwetting: causes and solutions
Most young children wet the bed from time to time. However, if bedwetting continues as the child gets older, should you be worried? Why do children wet the bed? And how can we help our children? Consultant Paediatrician Dr Kishor Tewary is here to explain.
Por Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi
08.03.19
Pediatría
When your child has a high temperature, it can be worrying. Fevers are a common symptom of illness, especially in young children. In fact, they are part of the body’s natural response to an infection. What exactly is a fever and why does the body react this way? Esteemed consultant paediatrician, Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi, explains.
Por Dr Kishor Tewary
28.01.19
Pediatría
Managing asthma and hay fever in kids
Sometimes it can be difficult for parents to differentiate between whether their child has asthma or hay fever. Expert paediatrician Dr Kishor Tewary explains everything you need to know on managing symptoms of both atopic conditions.
Por Mr Stefano Giuliani
28.01.19
Pediatría
Common medical problems in children
Babies and children can be prone to a number of medical problems, some of which they are born with. For example, some common medical issues that male babies face include foreskin problems and undescended testes. Mr Stefano Giuliani , a leading paediatrician, explains some of the most common medical problems in children that he regularly treats.
Por Dr Kishor Tewary
19.11.18
Pediatría
5 tips to prevent a UTI in children
A UTI in children is fairly common and in most cases nothing serious. Our expert paediatrician Dr Kishor Tewary offers his top tips on how to prevent a recurring urinary tract infection in kids.
Por Professor George Du Toit
14.08.18
Pediatría
Hay fever: the facts you’re just itching to know
The pollen levels over the summer have been extremely high in the UK due to the extreme weather. Many hay fever sufferers have therefore had a terrible time with this. Esteemed paediatric allergist Professor George Du Toit is here to explain hay fever and how sufferers can deal with it.
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