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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
