MD, DCH, MRCPS
Dr. Atiqur Rahman Khan is an experienced senior neonatologist and pediatrician with over 20 years of experience. He has been working under the Ministry of Health at Maternity and Children’s Hospital Saudi Arabia for more than 15 years.
Having completed his undergraduation from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Dr. Khan went on to do his post graduation from Yerevan State Medical University and DCH from Royal college of Physicians (Ireland).
He has experience in dealing with the most challenging cases in children, from chronic disorders to common childhood health issues and prematurely born babies in NICU.
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The pincer grasp is the ability to hold or grasp something with the thumb and index fingertip. The American Academy of Pediatrics cited this ability as a developmental milestone with many other milestones. It can be exciting to see your little one achieving new milestones, and you may often look for common milestones such as…
A teenage growth spurt is a phase characterized by a sudden increase in the teen’s height, appetite, and fussiness. This phase is marked by rapid changes in the bodies of children. During this period, your teen’s height may grow rapidly for a few months and then slow down for the next few months. This cycle…
Vaccination for babies is the most effective strategy to protect or immunize your child from various infectious diseases. When compared to the expense of illness treatment, vaccination is also cost-effective. Vaccines develop herd immunity and prevent many life-threatening diseases, with lasting complications, such as polio (1). Antigens or parts of antigens that cause disease are contained…
Mosquito bites in children are more likely to occur than in adults since children tend to be more active outdoors. Several kinds of mosquitoes exist, but only three, Anopheles, Culex, and Aedes, are responsible for human bites and are clinically significant (1). Female mosquitoes are the only ones that bite since they need blood as…
Sleep problems, like bedwetting, leg restlessness, teeth grinding, sleepwalking, and sleep talking in children, can be frequently seen. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), about 50% of the pediatric population have some type of sleep problem, with just around 4% being diagnosed with a sleep disorder (1). Sleep talking, also known as…
Exanthema subitum, roseola infantum, or roseola in toddlers is caused by a viral infection. It is also referred to as the sixth disease and presents as rashes appearing all over a toddler’s body. The symptoms start with a high fever, and the rashes appear only after the fever subsides. Keep reading this post to know…
Fever in babies can make the parents worried, while the infant stays in discomfort. A high body temperature in babies indicates that something is amiss with their body and should be addressed by a doctor. This post discusses some of the prominent causes of fever in newborns, how to care for a baby with a…
Lip tie in babies is not a serious physical anomaly. Excessive drooling and clicking sounds and issues while nursing can be symptoms of lip tie in babies. Lip ties may interfere with breastfeeding and the development of teeth. Although it is painless, if left unmanaged, there can be complications in the future. Read this post…
Symptoms of most viral and bacterial infections in babies may look similar, but the treatments vary. So it is recommended to seek pediatric consultation to identify and treat the exact causes. Giving over-the-counter medications and antibiotics for viral infection may not be helpful, and it also causes resistance to drugs later. Even though the baby…
Bedwetting in children under five years of age is normal since their ability to control their bladder is not strong during this time. Their body is still learning to regulate different functions. There are two types of bedwetting, primary and secondary. If your child has constantly wet the bed since early childhood, it is called…
Erectile dysfunction in teens is common, and it may often occur due to stress, anxiety, or other factors such as smoking (1). Sexual health is an important aspect of adolescence. But many teenage sexual issues, including erectileiXRelating to the capability of the penis or other sexual organs to become erect and function normally. dysfunction (ED),…
Watery discharge from the eyes can cause eyelids to become sticky. Generally, sticky eyes in infants are associated with the presence of white or yellowish crust along the corners of the eyelids. The condition, though common, may cause irritation, blurry vision, and discomfort to the infant as their eyes seem to be glued shut. Keep…
Biliary atresia in newborns is congenital. The condition is characterized by a blockage, damage, or abnormality in the bile duct, interfering with several liver functions. In addition, it may lead to other complications, including failure to grow and survive. Read this post to learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of biliary atresia…
Croup in babies is a respiratory infection that affects the upper airways and causes them to swell. Swollen and irritated airways cause a hoarse voice, noisy breathing (stridor), and barking cough, making croup distinctive from a regular cough. The characteristic cough sound can leave parents perplexed and worried. However, croup is a common infection that…
What is UTI? Types of UTI Causes of urinary tract infection Risk factors Symptoms of UTI in children Diagnosis Treatment Home remedies for UTI How to prevent UTI in children? Complications of UTI What are recurrent UTIs in children and how to manage? Is UTI in children contagious? How long do UTIs in children last?…