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Parent info: understanding postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) in children

PoTS is a condition that usually affects children after the onset of puberty, causing them to experience a drastically increased heart rate and dizziness when in an upright position. These symptoms can limit your child’s ability to perform regular day-to-day activities and impair their overall quality of life. Dr Pramod Nair, a highly experienced paediatrician, explains more about it and how you can treat it.

By Dr Inyang Takon
21.08.20
Paediatrics

Managing Tourette syndrome and other conditions

In Dr Inyang Takon's recent article she highlighted what the exact signs and symptoms of Tourette syndrome. We spoke to her again for guidance on out how to manage Tourette syndrome and how to differentiate it from conditions such as ADHD and OCD. In this article she shares some top tips for parents raising children with Tourette's.

By Dr Inyang Takon
05.08.20
Paediatrics

Tourette syndrome: understanding the first signs in your child

There are many preconceived ideas about what Tourette syndrome is. We wanted to find out exactly what this syndrome is, the signs and what causes it. We spoke to Dr Inyang Takon who is an expert consultant paediatrician, she clarified for us what traits can be found in someone who has this condition and how common it is.

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Paediatrics

COVID-19: keeping your children entertained, learning and happy at home

To keep your children entertained and learning while they are at home, we've put together a list of 20 fun activities, learning resources and old-school games for parents to offer their kids while they face the coming weeks out of school.

By Dr Kishor Tewary
31.03.20
Paediatrics

Treating anaemia: how to keep your child healthy

Anaemia can cause your child to have low energy levels and can even cause breathlessness. We spoke with Dr Kishor Tewary, a leading consultant paediatrician, to find out how common this condition is. He let us know what causes it and shared some top tips on how it can be treated.

A baby in a nappy lies on the changing table, with its feet facing the camera. Children and infants are at risk from having urinary tract infections.

By Dr Kishor Tewary
27.03.20
Paediatrics

How to prevent UTIs in kids

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common illness in children and one that parents need to be aware of. If a UTI is not diagnosed and treated, it can sometimes affect the kidneys. Dr Kishor Tewary, a leading paediatrician, explains to us what the key symptoms of a UTI are in children and infants, and how they can be prevented.

Two children are looking at the photographer. They are smiling and playful, hiding behind some grass.

By Dr Gautam Kulkarni
25.03.20
Paediatrics

Keeping our children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic

The longer the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues, the more medical specialists know about its impact on the human body. Paediatrician Dr Kulkarni shares his professional knowledge on topics such as the virus' impact on children, which children are more at risk, giving children Ibuprofen and how to keep kids motivated.

The faces of a happy mother and young boy, around 5 years old, are visible. The mother is carrying the boy and he is laughing and looking in the distance.

By Dr Margarita Burmester
18.03.20
Paediatrics

What is The Bright Futures programme?

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-child clinics enable parents to keep track of their child's physical, emotional and social development. Read to learn more about this evidence-based programme.

By Dr Chinedu Nwokoro
10.02.20
Paediatrics

Baby wheezing: should I be worried?

As a parent, it can be daunting to hear your little one wheezing or making different breathing noises. We've asked one of our top respiratory physicians Dr Chinedu Nwokoro for his specialist opinion on the possible causes of wheezing babies and when it's time to see a doctor.

By Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
09.01.20
Paediatrics

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.

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