Medical articles of Child development

Leading consultant paediatric surgeon Mr Anindya Niyogi answers commonly asked questions about undescended testicle in babies, including on the treatment and causes behind the problem, in this informa...

Highly esteemed consultant paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough advises on how best to treat children’s eczema at home in this expert guide. The respected specialist advises on choosing the right prod...

High street food allergy tests or home testing kits may offer quick results but can they really be relied upon when it comes to children's health and wellbeing? Leading consultant paediatric allergist...

Reflux, where stomach content passes into the oesophagus, is experienced by both adults and children from time to time. Chronic reflux in children can bring about a range complications which may requi...

Babies with undescended testicles may require surgery, known as orchiopexy, to reposition them scrotum. In this article, leading consultant paediatric and neonatal surgeon Mr Munther Haddad explains a...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip condition in which the ball and socket joint doesn't form properly in babies and young children. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what...

Sever’s disease is not a disease, but a type of bone injury that causes inflammation near the growth plate in the heel, mainly affecting growing children. Mr Matthew Solan, an expert trauma and orthop...

Headaches can affect children in many ways, causing a huge disruption to the child's daily routine and overall wellbeing. Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed, walks us through some of the most common causes of he...

If you're a parent, you may sometimes worry about your child's growth and development. Children grow at different rates and at times it can be difficult to know if they’re growing enough. We spoke wit...

Dr Martin Gray and Dr Margarita Burmester, co-founders of the Bright Futures programme, explain the importance of taking your child to a doctor even in times of good health. Planned visits to well-chi...