INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a hernia? A hernia describes a small piece of abdominal lining, and sometimes a section of the bowel, which bulges out through the abdominal wall. Both children and adults can have hernias. Sometimes it is present at birth. The hernia can look bigger when your child […]
Hematuria (Blood in Urine)
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 […]
Hematemesis (Blood in Vomit)
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 […]
Hirschsprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung’s disease is a rare disorder of the bowel, most commonly the large bowel (colon), which can lead to severe constipation and intestinal obstruction. Hirschsprung’s disease affects one in every 5,000 babies. Normally, the muscles in the bowel squeeze rhythmically to push faeces (stools) through to the rectum. In Hirschsprung’s disease, the nerves that control […]
Haemangiomas
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a haemangioma? A haemangioma is a collection of small blood vessels that form a lump under the skin. They are sometimes called ‘strawberry marks’ because the surface of a haemangioma looks a bit like the surface of a strawberry. Haemangiomas can be superficial or deep. Some […]
Hernia
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a hernia? A hernia describes a small piece of abdominal lining, and sometimes a section of the bowel, which bulges out through the abdominal wall. Both children and adults can have hernias. Sometimes it is present at birth. The hernia can look bigger when your child […]
Hydrocele
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is a hydrocele and what causes them? A hydrocele is a very common condition affecting boys, where a fluid filled sac develops inside the scrotum, making it look swollen. It is not painful and feels like a balloon filled with water. One or both sides of the […]
Hydrocephalus (Large Head)
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus occurs when either too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced (very rare) or when it is stopped from circulating or being re-absorbed. The CSF builds up within the ventricles (cavities) of the brain resulting in increased pressure on the brain. In babies, this also […]
Hydronephrosis
How does the urinary system work? The urinary system consists of the kidneys, the bladder and ureters. The kidneys filter the blood to remove waste products and form urine. The urine flows from the kidneys down through the ureters to the bladder. From here it passes through another tube called the urethra to the outside […]
Hypospadias
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, GUJARATI AND HINDI What is hypospadias and what causes it? Hypospadias is a birth defect affecting a boy’s penis. It is a combination of three separate problems: The hole through which urine passes (meatus) is not at the tip of the penis The foreskin is gathered at the back of the […]