Anorectal Malformation in children – causes, symptoms & treatment in Malaysia Before we start understanding Anorectal Malformation in Children in Malaysia, let us examine the part of the body affected by ANO-RECTAL Malformation … ANO- stand for the anus – this is the opening at the bottom end of the large intestine. Stool comes out […]
What are Inguinal Hernias in children? Hernias happen when any structure from within a body cavity goes through an opening and ends up in an abnormal position. In the case of inguinal hernias in children, it’s usually intestine from inside the tummy that goes through the opening in the muscle and is found within a […]
Hydronephrosis in babies and children – symptoms, causes & treatment in Malaysia Hydronephrosis in babies is a condition which causes the enlargement of a kidney caused by excessive build-up of urine within it. It occurs when a blockage or reflux prevents urine from draining properly from the kidney to the bladder. One or both kidneys […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
