Author page: Dr Smita Ramachandaran

Ramadan is the holy month of praying and fasting for Muslims all over the world. However it may become challenging for children with Type 1 Diabetes who are on insulin. These are a few ways to fast and maintain sugars in normal range. Q1) Which are the people who can exempt from fasting ? A1)…

Myth : Once you get thyroid disorder, you have to take medicines lifelong! Fact: It is not always true. Some of the hypothyroidism cases are sometimes reversible like borderline (subclinical) hypothyroid cases. Hypothyroidism which are diagnosed for the first time during critical illness or drug-related hypothyroidism are the cases where it may be temporary. Myth:…

Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the pancreatic beta cells get destroyed by antibodies and are unable to produce insulin and leads to a deficiency of insulin causing high sugars in Children. Myth : No one in the family has diabetes so how can the child have type 1 diabetes ! Fact:…

Rickets is a condition of the bone causing it to soften and weaken in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency, low Calcium or Phosphorous. Q1) How does Phosphorous cause Rickets ? A1) Calcium, Phosphorous and Vitamin D are the most important vitamins and minerals needed for adequate mineralization to make…

Q1) What is Rickets? A1) Rickets is a condition affecting the bone development in children. It causes bone pain, poor growth and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities. Rickets is most common in children ages 6 to 24 months. This is because their bones grow rapidly during this period. Q2) What are…

Q1) What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta ? A1) Osteogenesis Imperfecta includes a group of inherited disorders characterized by increased bone fragility. The bones are weak or brittle and result in fractures from a very early age, even with minor force or trauma. There are many types of Osteogenesis Imperfecta based on the genetic mutation ranging from…