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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: how to make brittle bones stronger ?

Dr Smita RamachandranAugust 11, 202349Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Turner Syndrome: When and how to manage?

Dr Smita RamachandranMarch 30, 202356Views 0Likes 0Comments

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 in Children a rising concern !

Dr Smita RamachandranJanuary 16, 202349Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Hyperthyroidism- Overactive Thyroid Gland !

Dr Smita RamachandranNovember 8, 202245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Q) What do you mean by hyperthyroidism ? A) Hyperthyroidism means that your thyroid gland is producing excessive hormone – thyroxine resulting in your symptoms. Q) What are the symptoms ? A) Unintentional weight loss Anxiety, Tremors, Palpitations Sweating and hot flushes Bulging eyes, double vision Irregular Periods Persistent fatigue Difficulty sleeping Muscle weakness…

Signs of Puberty in Girls

Dr Smita RamachandranAugust 3, 202255Views 0Likes 0Comments

1. Hair Growth Hair growth can start in the axillary area (underarms) or the pubic region which was previously not there. This may be one of the early signs of start of puberty. But only hair growth needs to be further evaluated as in some cases it me be due to some other underlying hormone…

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Girls

Dr Smita RamachandranSeptember 16, 202157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Q) What exactly is PCOS ? A) PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is a condition which results due an imbalance in hormones like Testosterone, LH, FSH which can lead to a number of symptoms which can be troubling. It is called polycystic because the ovaries develop many small cysts in the ovary. There is also…

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: how to make brittle bones stronger ?

Turner Syndrome: When and how to manage?

Obesity in Children a rising concern !

Hyperthyroidism- Overactive Thyroid Gland !

Signs of Puberty in Girls

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescent Girls

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