Appendicitis in children – what is it and how it can be treated in Malaysia Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency (needing surgery) in children in Malaysia and can present at any age. It is uncommon in children under 5 but when it happens, they can present at a more advanced stage of illness, […]
Health problems children may face being locked down at home during MCO 3.0 June 2021 in Malaysia UPDATE 1st June 2021 – As the pandemic situation in Malaysia has deteriorated the government has now imposed MCO 3.0 from 1st – 14th June 2021. This is much needed and good news as kids and their parents […]
Malaysia’s Keyhole Surgery Expertise Gives Child With Lung Malformation A New Lease Of Life [This article is a copy of original article printed in Bernama.com on 13/10/2020 – https://www.bernama.com/en/features/news.php?id=1889161] By Sakini Mohd Said Malaysia is among the top-notch destinations for medical tourism in the world and its healthcare and medical services have won global recognition. […]
What are Choledochal Cysts in children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia What is a Choledochal Cyst? Choledochal Cysts are an abnormality of the bile duct which delivers bile from the liver to the gall bladder and the duodenum (intestine). The incidence of this abnormality is about 1 in every 10,000 children in Malaysia, […]
What is Lung Malformation in children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia What are Lung Malformations? Lung malformations are abnormally formed mass of lung tissue in children. These include: Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) or previously called Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM), Broncho-Pulmonary sequestration (BPS), Congenital Lobar Emphysema (CLE). The different anomalies listed above […]
Elak Anak Tahan Kencing Ibu bapa perlu main peranan latih si cilik supaya membuang air kecil sebagai tabiat (Article printed in Harian Metro 09-06-2020) (Click image below to download article) Situasi anak yang masih kecil jarang ke tandas untuk membuang air kecil pastinya pernah dilalui kebanyakan ibu bapa. Kadangkala dalam sehari hanya sekali mereka membuang […]
Urinary Tract Infections in Children (Article printed in SinChew Easily 12-08-2020) (Click image below to download article) For more on Urinary problems in children check out Dr Nada’s useful guide HERE
What is Tongue Tie in babies & children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia What is Tongue Tie? Tongue tie or ankyloglossia is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. With tongue tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of membrane tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of […]
Circumcision – is it necessary or beneficial for boys in Malaysia? IMPORTANT: This article only discusses the MEDICAL reasons to circumcise or otherwise. It expresses no opinion on religious/cultural reasons for circumcision which are common in Malaysia. Male Circumcision involves surgical removal of part or all of the foreskin of the penis. For the majority […]
Hirschsprung disease in children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia Hirschsprung disease (HD) is a birth defect where the nerve cells are missing in the rectum or large intestine (colon). These nerve cells are important in controlling the contraction and relaxation of the muscles on the intestine wall. These contractions happen normally to push […]
