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It is always worrying for parents when your child complains of pain, swelling, or a lump in the testicle. The good news is when caught...

Torticollis is simply the tilting of the head to one side caused by contraction of the neck muscles and in babies and children, this is...

Warm sunny days are fun for children and adults alike, but it is important to do so safely. During this time of the year, we are often...

A common question asked of the Paediatrician is when to wean and onto which foods. Weaning is inevitable as exclusive breastfeeding will...

Do these headlines mean anything to you? We’ve seen so many girls suffering in lockdown’: the troubling rise of tics among teenage girls...

I am uncertain as to whether to use a dummy/pacifier/soother and have heard so much conflicting advice? Are they safe and when can I use...

Current risks of vaccination are far outweighed by the risks of disinformation preventing children and young people from receiving timely...

Some toddlers are ready to come out of nappies during the day by 2 years of age, some may take a little longer and are ready by 3 ½ years...

Tongue-tie occurs when tongue movement is restricted by the presence of a short, tight membrane (known as the lingual frenulum) that...

Children can vomit at all ages. Vomiting is a non-specific sign and has many different causes. When dealing with a vomiting baby or...

We will be providing an occasional series of articles on “The teenage Years” which strictly speaking is a prolonged period of transition...

Toe-walking in young children is common and can sometimes be seen when children are learning to walk. In most children, this resolves by...

As the 2020/21 influenza season is likely to collide with the currently observed nationwide surge in COVID-19 transmission,...

Passing out or fainting (also known by the medical term, syncope) is common among young people, especially teenagers. As many as 1 in 4...

Right now, there is a major focus on schools, not least because pupils in Scotland have returned to full time education. The situation...

What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by an infected tick bite and whilst less common in the UK, we have seen an...

This article is being written towards the end of a prolonged period of social isolation for most of our families, and although this was...

The majority of bites and stings in children are not serious and are self-limiting, resolving after a few hours or days without the need...

Visiting the doctor can be fun trip out, most doctors consulting rooms and waiting areas are child friendly with toys and book and...

Haematuria is a medical term which describes the presence of blood in the urine. Haematuria can originate from anywhere along the system...