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  Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the motor cortex of the brain before or shortly after birth. CP is characterized by an impairment of voluntary movement and can affect movement, posture, balance and coordination, muscle control and reflexes. Most people with cerebral palsy have mild to moderate limitations in physical functions. Some people with CP have difficulty speaking and others have intellectual disabilities.   Causes Of Cerebral Palsy Preterm Birth   Among children born prematurely, between 40% and 50% develop cerebral palsy. Most of these cases are believed to be due to issues that occur around the time of birth, often just after birth. Multiple-birth infants are also more likely than single-birth infants to have cerebral palsy.   Term Infants   Risks to a baby's life include birth defects, low birth weight, breathing meconium into the lungs at birth, a delivery requiring either the use of instruments or an emergency Caesarean sectio...

  Gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as chronic acid reflux, is a condition in which the acid-containing contents of the stomach persistently leak back up into the oesophagus. The lower oesophageal sphincter does not close properly when food arrives at the stomach. The acid backwash then flows back up through the oesophagus into throat and mouth, giving you a sour taste. It happens to nearly everyone at some point in life. Having GERD now and then is totally normal; however, if you having this issue more than twice a week over a period of several weeks and constantly take heartburn medications or antacids yet your symptoms keep returning, you may have developed GERD. Your GERD should be treated by your healthcare provider because it can lead to more serious problems without treatment.   CAUSES Of GERD Aging   As you get older, it’s common to have problems with digestion. This can cause GERD. Hiatal Hernia A hiatal hernia is when part of your stomach sl...

  Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat non-food items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most common items eaten. This is the main reason why children eat soil. Less common items include eating mud, glue, hair, cigarette ashes, and faces. The disorder is more common in children, affecting 10% to 30% of young children ages 1 to 6. It can also occur in children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On rare occasions, pregnant women crave strange, non-food items. For these women, pica often involves eating dirt and may be related to an iron and zinc deficiency. Reasons Behind PICA 1. Cultural Practices: - Some cultures believe that eating dirt can be healthy. These beliefs are rooted in earlier times when people used soil medicinally to soothe digestive problems. People in some cultures eat dirt to relieve ulcers, diarrhoea, or menstrual pain. 2. Unpleasant Situations During Childhood: - Children have a natural urge to explore their...

Pediatric Orthopedics is a speciality of orthopaedic surgery dealing with infants, children, and adolescents. They focus on the problems and diseases related to bones, joints, ligaments and muscles.   Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons treat a wide range of disorders in children, including growth irregularities, Scoliosis, fractured ribs, inflammation, and joint diseases. They also address mobility challenges, physical injury, spinal challenges and foot or ankle procedures.   The number of children requiring surgical intervention for genetic abnormalities has increased over the past decade. Paediatric Orthopaedics are uniquely qualified to address these needs because they have extensive experience in treating children with genetic disabilities and those injured through sports or other recreational activities.   Paediatric Orthopaedics diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems that affect infants, children and adolescents from birth to 21 years old.   Time To Se...