INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI CHILD WITH BLEEDING PER RECTUM Bleeding from any site in the body of a child can be a cause of concern for parents. When a child has bleeding from the anal canal, the following thing needs to be noted: Child’s age Amount of bleeding Colour of bleeding Any […]
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Hematuria Hematuria is presence of red blood cells in the urine. Microscopic hematuria means blood is detected only with a microscope, while gross hematuria means urine appears red or like the colour of tea or cola. Causes of hematuria? Abnormal structures in the urinary tract e.g. stones, tumors […]
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Hematuria Hematuria is presence of red blood cells in the urine. Microscopic hematuria means blood is detected only with a microscope, while gross hematuria means urine appears red or like the colour of tea or cola. Causes of hematuria? Abnormal structures in the urinary tract e.g. stones, tumors […]
Blood in Stool (Melena / Bleeding Per rectum)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI CHILD WITH BLEEDING PER RECTUM Bleeding from any site in the body of a child can be a cause of concern for parents. When a child has bleeding from the anal canal, the following thing needs to be noted: Child’s age Amount of bleeding Colour of bleeding Any […]
Blood in Vomit (Hematemesis)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI BLOOD IN VOMIT (HEMATEMESIS) Hematemesis (Blood in vomit) is a serious challenge for both the child and its doctor. New born children: Blood in the vomit of a newborn child is commonly due to deficiency of vitamin K or secondary to swallowed maternal blood from a cracked nipple while […]
Bed Wetting / Eneuresis
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI BED WETTING Wetting of the bed in sleep either during the day or night is common in infancy. However, a majority of these children get better with time and toilet training. If a child is more than 4 years and is continuing to wet, medical attention and treatment […]
Branchial Cyst & Branchial Sinus
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI Branchial Cyst and Branchial Sinus Branchial cysts are found on the side of the neck. They are the embryological remnants of the branchial clefts which normally form many structures in the head and neck region. They are sometimes also seen like a small punctum (hole) which is called […]
Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias
Exstrophy means ‘turned inside out’. Bladder exstrophy is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality of the bladder. It happens when the skin over the lower abdominal wall (bottom part of the abdomen) does not form properly, so the bladder is open and exposed on the outside of the abdomen. In epispadias, the urethra does not […]
Bronchoscopy
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a bronchoscopy and why does my child need one? A bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows the doctor to look inside your child’s airway (trachea and bronchi). During the procedure, the doctor may also take a biopsy (small sample of tissue) or wash out secretions. The […]