Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome in Children
Tic disorders are fairly common in children. Tics are involuntary movements which wax and wane. Tics tend to start in early life and can...
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Dr Claudine DeMunter
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
Blocked Tear (nasolacrimal) Ducts in Infants
Many babies have a watery discharge from one or both eyes for some time after birth. Some are caused by a blockage in one or both...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Jun 4, 2019
- 5 min
Summer Health & Travel with Babies & Young Children
Travelling, whether to a package holiday in Spain, or backpacking in North Africa has a new dimension when you take a young baby with...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Jun 4, 2019
- 6 min
Chickenpox - the low down!
Chickenpox (varicella) is a common, childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It’s most common in children and is...
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Dr Ian Hay
- May 1, 2019
- 4 min
Diarrhoea & Vomiting in Children
It can be very concerning to see your baby or child having bouts of diarrhoea and vomiting. This helpful information aims to explain...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23, 2019
- 3 min
Sleep Disturbance Q&A
Q) My 5 year old daughter is having consistent sleep problems and we are so tired! You'd have thought we'd have been used to the tired...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23, 2019
- 2 min
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
Urinary tract infections are seen quite commonly in children more so in girls than boys. They can present as bladder infections...
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Dr Claudine DeMunter
- Apr 12, 2019
- 2 min
Croup: Diagnosis and treatment
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis) is term used to describe the breathing sounds that children make when they have an upper airway...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Medicine Cabinet for Children, an essential for travel (and home)
Eight out of 10 GPs believe patients are not sufficiently prepared for minor incidents and illnesses. Lack of preparedness for even minor...
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Dr Lucinda Green
- Jun 25
- 4 min
Spotlight on Postnatal Depression
New parents often assume that having a baby will be joyful and exciting, and for many, it will be. However, it’s also common to feel...
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Dr Bisola Laguda
- Jun 25
- 5 min
Protecting Your Child’s Skin In The Sun
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...
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GUEST
- May 26
- 3 min
Contemporary Weaning - An Allergist's Perspective
A common question asked of the Paediatrician is when to wean and onto which foods. Weaning is inevitable as exclusive breastfeeding will...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- May 26
- 3 min
Update on Tics & Mannerisms - Why have they apparently increased during pandemic associated lockdown
Do these headlines mean anything to you? We’ve seen so many girls suffering in lockdown’: the troubling rise of tics among teenage girls...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- May 26
- 5 min
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (also called Congenital Hip Dislocation or Hip Dysplasia)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip does not properly form in babies and...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Is it Safe To Give My Baby A Dummy?
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...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23
- 4 min
Acute Middle Ear Infections in Children
What is it: The middle ear is a closed space behind the eardrum that is filled with air as it is ventilated by the Eustachian tube...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23
- 5 min
Bullied or Bully?
Bullying at school As we all start to re-engage with a more normal life, and our children return to school they will re-establish...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Apr 23
- 3 min
Bullied or Bully (Part 2)
Contacting the School about a Bullying Situation Understand School Policy - Read up on the school’s complaints procedure, and behavioural...
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Dr Andy Raffles
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Oh No! Not Another Vaccination Article!
Current risks of vaccination are far outweighed by the risks of disinformation preventing children and young people from receiving timely...
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Dr Claudine DeMunter
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Potty Training - When and How?
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...
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GUEST
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Tongue-Tie
Tongue-tie occurs when tongue movement is restricted by the presence of a short, tight membrane (known as the lingual frenulum) that...
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