In toddlers (aged between 1 to 5 years of age) misbehavior can be common as they have strong emotions but do not know how to express themselves the way that older children and adults do. They also throw tantrums to let others know that they are free and can do what they want. The toddler
Being a toddler is all about exploring and learning. Your toddler may squash, throw and play with their food – all these are normal phase of growth and development. As your toddler grows they develop a sense of independence and begin to choose and refuse food. This is one way that children assert their independence
Definition of choking: Choking is when an object/piece of food is lodged in the windpipe (breathing tube) causing a blockage and cutting off oxygen to the lungs. How do we prevent choking? Supervise children especially toddlers during mealtimes. Prepare foods that are age appropriate. Toddlers are recommended to have round shaped foods cut lengthwise. (e.g.
The key organ in the respiratory system is the lung, which is shaped like an upside down tree. The windpipe or trachea is like the trunk of a tree. The trachea branches out to smaller airways called bronchi, and ends up in small air sacs known as alveoli. The bronchi and bronchiole is surrounded by
Much has been written before in the non-medical press about the child who snores during sleep. Most of what has been written would have mentioned the association with obstructive sleep apnoea, big tonsils, sleep study tests and tonsillectomy. But not every child needs to go down this well-trodden path, although many children do benefit from
Our busy lifestyles can be hard not only on our health but also on our family’s health. Rushing to and from school and work can make it hard to find time to be physically active. We can also slip into the habit of choosing unhealthy snacks and take-away foods or spending our free time watching
Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of unusually loose or watery stools usually at least 3 times in a 24 hour period. It is the consistency rather than the frequency that is important. Frequent passing of formed stools is not considered diarrhoea. Similarly breast fed babies may pass loose stools, sometimes up to 6 to
Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease that I see in practise. It is characterised by decreased bone density and an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is usually overlooked and undertreated because it is clinically silent until it presents itself as a fracture. This can cause devastating physical and psychological effects on a patient.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that only affects women, and when it does, many women suffer in silence, being too shy to seek treatment. Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the tissues that support the organs in the lower belly relax. When these tissues, sometimes called the "pelvic floor" relax too much, the organs drop
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