Oral health is important for overall health and quality of life. Your children’s oral health affects their physical, mental and emotional well-being. The consequences of poor oral health go beyond tooth decay and gum disease. It might cause fatal infections. In India, cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children. Untreated cavities…
Bacteria can enter the body through the musculoskeletal system and cause infection. These infections of the bones and joints are also known as musculoskeletal infections that most commonly occur in toddlers and young children. Musculoskeletal infections usually affect the joints and bones in the arms and legs. Causes of Osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is caused by many…
Clavicle or collarbone fractures are very common among children. Typically, clavicle fractures in young children do not require surgery because of the potential for healing and remodelling (or reshaping). Your children may require surgery in the case of an open fracture, where the bone protrudes through the skin, and/or injury to the nerves and blood…
Your child may be experiencing growth problems if he or she is smaller than other children of their age. A child who is smaller than 95 percent of other children his age group, is typically considered to have a medical issue. There can be multiple reasons for the small height of your children, including genetics,…
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the overall growth and development of children. It helps the body to absorb crucial minerals like calcium that develops strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D also regulates the immune system, insulin production, and promotes cell growth. So, low Vitamin D levels in the body can cause the weakness…
Recovery time plays a critical role after any surgical operation. A lot of factors need to be considered by the patients during this time period. There is a possibility that many problems can arise if they do not pay attention to these important factors. One such factor is sleep as our body recovers the most…
After having a total hip replacement, you can expect getting relief from the pain and lifestyle to be the same as it was before. However, you must remember that it does take some time to return to your normal lifestyle. You can achieve this faster and with greater success if you take an active role…
Vitamin D is one of the key nutrients that contributes to normal skeletal development during the early stages of life. Therefore the importance of vitamin D for the development of children cannot be underestimated. People often believe that children get enough vitamin D from milk and playing outside. Unfortunately, this is not the case. According…
Kids often suffer broken bones (or fractures). They usually occur after a fall. The pain of a broken bone or fracture can be unbearable. Moving the broken bones may make the condition worse and can also cause more bleeding. It may also result in tissue damage. So, no matter how minor or big a fracture…