Author page: Dr Smita Ramachandaran

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…

Q1) What is Turner Syndrome? A1) Turner syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal anomalies and affects 25–50 per 100,000 girls, irrespective of ethnicity. Turner syndrome may be defined as the combination of characteristic physical features associated with complete or partial absence of the second sex (X)chromosome in girls. Q2) What are the features…

Obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation to the extent that health may be impaired. Q) When do you say a child is Obese ? A) Obesity is measured as weight adjusted for height squared [body mass index (BMI in kg/m2. The cut off for Asian and Indian adults are: BMI >23…