Medical symptoms your child may have that you should NOT ignore during MCO in Malaysia UPDATE: MCO 2021 Malaysia – Health problems children may face being locked down at home > The Movement Control Order (MCO, and now CMCO) has changed the way we behave towards many things. This includes the way we respond to […]
What Is Oesophageal Achalasia in Children and how to treat it in Malaysia? Oesophageal Achalasia is a rare condition that is mostly seen in adults but extremely rare in children. It is an oesophageal neurological disorder. What is Oesophageal Achalasia? The oesophagus is a muscular tube that extends from the back of the throat to the […]
The Paediatrician Parents’ Guide To A Happy Family Life Under MCO In Malaysia As the MCO in Malaysia continues (now almost 50 days), families are already feeling the stress of the situation. Stemming from being confined to your homes, the stress of having your children with you the whole day, needing attention, the stress of […]
What is Oesophageal Atresia? Oesophageal Atresia (OA) is a congenital defect where there is a discontinuity of the oesophagus. The oesophagus normally joins the back of the throat to the stomach in the abdomen and in OA, somewhere in the upper chest where the oesophagus runs through, there is a disruption of this tube. There […]
As a parent you may have come across the term ‘keyhole surgery‘ but still be completely unaware of this type of procedure and how it can benefit your child. Q & A with Dr. Nada, Paediatric Surgery, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur (GKL) BabyTalk caught up With Dr Nada Sudhakaran, a Paediatric Surgeon from Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur […]
Undescended Testes or Cryptorchidism in Malaysia “Why is my son’s testis missing?” This is a question that Malaysian parents ask when their baby’s scrotum looks flat or when touched, this may be a congenital deformity called undescended testes or cryptorchidism. This condition is more common in premature babies. Timely, early intervention can prevent your child’s […]
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has transformed the treatment of surgical disease in both adults and children. Concerns regarding the length of hospital stay, pain and wound complications created the need and hence the beginnings of modern MIS. These techniques were initially developed by adult surgeons. Gradually this was accepted into infants and children practice as […]
If the intestines are twisted or kinked, it will prevent the blood from circulating smoothly in the large and small intestines. This condition is called Intestinal Malrotation. When this symptom occurs, the large and small intestines will die due to low blood supply and the entire large intestine will also be necrotic. The disease must be quickly […]
Hidden testicle leads to infertility This is a common genital problem in young children. Many babies develop congenital urinary system diseases when they are born. For example, cryptorchidism is a condition where one or both testicles have not moved to its proper position which is in the scrotum. A suitable growth environment for spermatozoa requires […]
Anorectal Malformation (ARM) refers to an abnormality in the formation of the rectum or anus of a newborn. These babies often present with no opening to their bottom end at birth. For more information on Anorectal Malformation and the treatment options available please click HERE: When I give lectures to medical students on this topic, […]
