Most often the foreign bodies involved are the contraceptive devices such as copper T and the like. They are usually inserted in place by a qualified practitioner but often due to neglect and memory loss they get left behind for a longer duration. This causes ulceration of the endometrium and can give rise to serious [...]
A collection of pus in the peritonsillar space which is between the capsule of the tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle.
Peritonsillar abscess is the most common deep infection of the head and neck that occurs in adults. It originates in the peritonsillar tissues as Peritonsillitis and culminates into Peritonsillar abscess.
Quinsy(used earlier)- The Latin word [...]
Introduction:
Toilet training is one the most important social and physiological milestones in development of a child.Inappropriate training can lead to conflict between child and parent leading to frustration and anger in the child.
Physiological basis of toilet training:
Normal development of bladder control:
18 months-child can tell mother that he wants to pass urine,but cannot hold it [...]
Introduction:
Common disease of the lower respiratory tract in infants resulting from inflammatory obstruction of small airways.
Definition:
Bronchiolitis is defined as the first episode of expiratory wheeze of acute onset usualy in a child less than 2 years of age who has features of viral respiratory illness like coryza,otitis media or fever,with or without indications of [...]
Introduction:
Crying is a response by which infants indicate their displeasure to an unpleasant stimulus. Persistent inconsolable crying is referred to as excessive crying. The inability of the parents in localizing the cause of crying poses a major problem.
What are the causes of excessive crying in children?
The causes can range from most trivial ones to a [...]