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Dr. Charu Kalra has over 12 years of experience as a pediatrician, having worked in both government and private establishments in Delhi. Her areas of interest include new-born critical care, sick patient management, allergy, and asthma. She also offers services as a pediatric nutritionist and a lactation consultant. Holding a certification in lactation, Dr. Kalra provides counselling to new parents on lactation, nutrition, weaning, and growth and developmental of the baby.
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Worms in children are more common than in other age groups. These worms are also known as soil-transmitted helminth (STH) since they are transmitted through soil. Roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms are different species of parasitic worms (1). When left untreated, STH infections can cause complications such as malnutrition and intestinal obstructioniXA gastrointestinal condition where the…
Cerelac baby food is a popular instant cereal produced by Nestle. It is developed for various age groups depending on the nutritional needs of that particular age group. However, the manufacturer advises that Cerelac must be used for babies above six months of age when the mother’s milk alone is not enough to provide the…
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection in children. It is common between the ages of two and five (1). It is important to treat and control impetigo in children since it is highly contagious and causes extreme discomfort. Some may get blisters around the skin that could cause pain. Read on to know more about…
Occasional gastroesophageal reflux or GERD in children is normal, and it usually resolves after eliminating certain dietary factors. This is also called acid reflux, and it causes involuntary backflow of stomach acid into the food pipe (esophagus). However, frequent GERD requires medical evaluation to identify the cause. If left unmanaged, it may cause complications such…
Probiotics have gained attention and popularity in recent decades due to scientific evidence indicating their positive effects on human health (1). They have been found to be useful for adults in maintaining gut health, which has encouraged some parents to use probiotics for kids too. But are they of any use to children? In this…