How many doses of vaccine are needed against poliomyelitis?

Oct 09, 2017 Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Consultant- Paediatrics, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna

Polio is an infectious disease caused by the virus that lives in our throat and intestinal tract. It spreads through the orofecal route and may spread through oro-nasal secretion. Most people infected with poliovirus remain asymptomatic, a few can have flu-like symptoms. Less than 1% may develop paralysis which can result in permanent disability and […]

Does polio vaccine have a live virus?

Oct 09, 2017 Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Consultant- Paediatrics, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna

Poliomyelitis is a viral disease. The virus enters through the mouth and multiplies in the throat and gastrointestinal tract then moves into the bloodstream and is carried to the central nervous system where it replicates and destroys the motor neuron cells of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis, even death.There are three types of poliovirus: 1, 2, and […]

Health consequences of Obesity in childhood

Oct 06, 2017 Dr. Neeta Kevlani, Consultant Paediatrics, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna

Overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age. Prevention of childhood obesity, therefore, needs high priority. The main cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. Globally there has been a change […]

Kidney Disease and Children

Mar 21, 2017 Nephrologist in Gurgaon

“For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be.” John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things Kidney disease in children presents in a subtle manner and is often detected late in young adults. Hence it is important to pick it early before they […]

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease

Mar 21, 2017 Nephrologist in Gurgaon

Kidney disease is a silent killer since often the symptoms are ignored and child presents at advanced stage of the disease. It remains undiagnosed due to ambiguity of signs and symptoms. It is important for parents to observe these signs and discuss the consult specialists at the earliest. Please also note that if your child […]

Your child might have Kidney Disease – Know the Symptoms

Mar 10, 2016 Nephrologist in Gurgaon

The rising epidemic of Diabetes, Hypertension are responsible for the prevelance of Chronic Kidney Disease. Today we are living in the fast food and fast life world. Our kids are surrounded with processed food and they chose to snack high calorie food in front of a computer or TV instead of going out to play. […]