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Dr. Thulja Trikamjee is a specialist pediatrician and allergist at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute. She is associated with the World Allergy Organization (WAO) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). Dr. Trikamjee holds a postgraduate diploma, CMSA certificate, and European qualification in Allergy and Immunology. She has several publications in international journals in her name.
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Onychocryptosis or ingrown toenails in kids is a common nail disorder where instead of growing outwards, the toenail begins to grow into the skin surrounding the nail. Since this ingrowth cuts the skin, the affected area can get infected and inflamed, causing pain and discomfort severe enough to impact a child’s daily activities. However, if…
Amenorrhea in teens can be due to various reasons ranging from lifestyle factors, hormonal issues, and congenital anatomical disabilitiesiXConditions present from birth and could be hereditary or due to infection or injury to the fetus . This is missed periods for more than three months or a complete absence of menstruation. The first menstruation (menarche)…
Excessive salivation in kids can be due to various reasons ranging from simple oral hygiene issues to complex neurological disorders. Unintentional leakage of saliva or excessive salivation is seen if there is overproduction of saliva or inability to swallow these secretions. Increased salivation is also called sialorrhea, hypersalivation, or ptyalism. Anterior and posterior drooling is…