When Should You Take Your Child to a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Being a parent means being a worrier too. One of your top priorities is ensuring your child’s health and well-being are maintained at all times. While paediatricians play a key role in managing everyday health concerns related to your children, some situations call for even more specialised care, especially when it comes to your child’s […]
Adrenal Gland Disorders in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
There are many medical conditions that can be identified early on, if we notice signs or symptoms, but there are also certain disorders that can go unnoticed. One such condition is an adrenal gland disorder in children; although relatively rare, it can have a significant impact on your child’s growth and overall health. These disorders […]
Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children: Symptoms and Diagnosis
When children are born, all parents have many aspirations about their lives, many dreams about seeing them grow up and thrive. Watching a child hit their growth milestones, whether it’s taking their first steps or reaching new heights, can be one of the most rewarding aspects of parenting. However, some children may experience growth challenges […]
Hyperthyroidism in Children: Racing Hearts and Weight Loss- What It Means for Families
Hyperthyroidism in children is an uncommon but serious medical condition that can significantly affect a child’s growth, behaviour, and overall well-being. Because of a lack of awareness, many families might not catch the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in kids, and can often overlook or mistake them for anxiety, attention issues, or normal growth changes. Pediatric hyperthyroidism […]
PCOS and Mood Swings: Helping Teens Balance Hormones and Emotions
Adolescence is a period of rapid physical changes in teenagers. But if Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, popularly known as PCOS, enters the picture, these changes can feel even more intense and confusing than usual for girls. Besides the commonly known physical symptoms of PCOS in teenagers, like irregular periods, weight gain, etc., the emotional aspect of […]
How Diet And Physical Activity Help Control Childhood Diabetes
Working day and night to provide a good quality of life to our children and shower them with all sorts of comforts is a part of being parents. But with the increase in quality of life, there has been a concerning amount of increase in diseases and disorders found in children from a very young […]
Delayed Puberty: When Is It a Medical Concern?
Puberty is the most awaited period of any child’s life, as it is a clear indicator of their transition to adulthood. Various visible physical changes, such as a growth spurt, a deepening voice, and increased facial and body hair, can indicate the onset of puberty. Although every child develops at a different pace, a delay […]
Signs Your Child May Have a Hormone Disorder – A Parent’s Guide
As parents, overprotecting your children comes naturally. Hyperfixating on the tiniest changes in their height, weight, mood, and so on becomes routine. Most of the time, these concerns are simply our paranoia, but at other times, they may stem from noticing subtle yet consistent changes in your child that do not fit the definition of […]