rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a paediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.
- You can post your health-related questions to Dr Deepa Suvarna HERE.
Is your child a fussy eater?
Does s/he complain of stomach pain or skin related issues?
Is s/he at risk of Type 1 diabetes?
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a paediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can ensure your child is healthy and happy.
- You can post your health-related questions to Dr Deepa Suvarna HERE.
Mrs: Hello doctor. My 15-year-old daughter has uneven skin tone on her face.
There are white patches all over. Earlier I thought it might be because of puberty but this isn't subsiding.
It makes her look pale also. What can be the reason? Does she need any tests to determine any deficiency? Please help.
It may be due to harsh soap or some cosmetic which could lead to uneven pigmentation.
Use pH 5.5 cleansers and a good moisturiser post washing the face.
Anonymous: Hi Dr Deepa, my son is 12 years old and has had a history of pinworm since childhood.
We have done deworming many times but the problem has persisted till now.
Can an ultrasound or X-ray detect the worms in the stomach?
No, unless the number of worms is huge.
Consume boiled water.
See that hands are washed before eating anything.
Don't consume any roadside food, raw food without washing it thoroughly.
Deworm every six months.
Wonder: How can we control Type 1 diabetes in kids? Why is it found more in kids?
It is due to the immune response that targets the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
As a result, insulin production goes down drastically or even stops.
It can happen post a viral infection when the body starts producing antibodies that target its own tissues.
There is no prevention as such as it isn't related to diet or lifestyle.
- You can post your health-related questions to Dr Deepa Suvarna HERE.
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