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Doctor insights on: National Programmes Related To Child Health And Welfare

Confusing question: Why would physicians based in the US have any knowledge of the Indian health system? Try a site based in your country.

Don't think so: Every plan is different, but from what I have read about ny's plan, the answer is no. Ask your family dentist to refer you to an orthodontist to discuss this issue.

Child health: No, your child'shealth will not be affected if conceived after 17th day.

You've just started!: There's a lot of information on the web. The important piece is to find information that is objective. Depending on the age of the child, there is good information in psychollogy today and on medscape.

Haemophilia B: Haemophilia b is a blood clotting disorder caused by a mutation of the factor ix gene, leading to a deficiency of factor ix. It is the second most common form of haemophilia, rarer than haemophilia a. It is sometimes called christmas disease after stephen christmas.

Childhood obesity: Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors. Obesity is defined as having excess body fat. In order to fight this, help kids be more active (1 hr/day) and eat healthier and decrease unhealthy snacks!

APMA. Org: There are several good websites. You can visit apma. Org or foothealthfacts. Org. This will get you started. Good luck. Dr l.

Many options: Your doctor is a good source for information. Respectable internet sites also a good source. Here is one: http://www. Uptodate. Com/contents/patient-information-cushings-syndrome-beyond-the-basics.

Rapid Heart Beat: When discussing a cardiac question, the age of the child is always important. However, persistent rapid heart rate accompanied by sweating is something that should be evaluated no matter what the age of the patient. You should discuss this with your doctor. Then a more thorough patient history and family history can be taken and the appropriate evaluation and treatment done.

Physical health?: In my opinion, homework has no physical health benefits for a child, but may in fact, be detrimental in so much as it reduces physical activity, limits outside play, and may create additional stress.

Positively: Any repetitive behavior is a re-enforcement of a skillset

Too Broad: This question is too broad. There are a huge number of infections, genetic conditions and problems that in the worst case scenario are life threatening. Be more specific.

Yes. It's bad.: As a pediatric ENT I can say there is no doubt that kids in homes in which adults smoke are sicker from a breathing and ear infection standpoint. But what parents don't realize is that "third hand smoke"- exposure to your clothes or hair or car when you've smoked (and they weren't even in the room at the same time) still causes issues. Best for all not to have smoke exposure! Http://www. Cdc. Gov/.

Copper is incorpora-: Ted in enzymes & proteins needed for development & maintenance of many organs & for many metabolic processes. Dietary copper is sufficient for kids & adults.Ingestion of copper supplements & genetic disorders like Wilson Disease, in which copper accumulates in the liver cause copper toxicity. Severe malnourishment, certain chelating agents & genetic disorders like Menke's cause copper deficiency.

Toxic: Exposure to large amounts of mercury all at once, or moderate amounts over a long period of time can affect the nervous, immune, digestive systems, lungs, kidneys, and it could affect normal growth & development. It can even be fatal if the exposure is significant enough. If you think a child has been exposed, he/she needs to see a doctor right away!

Positive stimulation: Music has been shown to be helpful in childhood development. Pleasant auditory sensations stimulate brain chemicals that help influence growth and development. Http://www. Medicinenet. Com/script/main/art. Asp? Articlekey=54039

Bronchiolitis: Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the the smaller (bronchioles) breathing tubes. It is usually seen in the winter season. Bronchiolitis can be life-threatening in infants who were born premature, those who have congenital heart defects, cystic fibrosis and immune deficiency as they may develop apnea or respiratory failure requiring ICU care. In older children it presents like a cold.

Varies with age: Rapid growth & development in early infancy require more monitoring than the slow changes of the school age child. After a brief hospital stay, followup @ a few days may be needed to monitor weight & jaundice. @ 2wks a 2nd newborn screening test & eval, then 2/4/6mo during rapid growth, 9/12/15/18m during slower growth, than yearly starting @2.This schedule allows early detection of any problems.

Child's MH: A Child Psychiatrist obtains thorough history from family or caretakers, performs Mental status exam, and orders further testing such as Psychological testing, to provide provisional diagnosis.

Corns: Corns will not affect long-term (or short-term) health. However, they can be very uncomfortable.