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…
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…
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…
Who are SGA babies ? The term small for gestational age (SGA) describes a child who is small for weight or length at birth (which is more than 2 standard deviations below the mean (<– 2 SD) or below the 3rd percentile for the population. What causes SGA ? There are many causes which can…
Q 1: How do I know if my child is overweight or obese ? A: Any child whose weight is more than for his/her given height may be overweight. To determine if your child is overweight, calculate the BMI [ weight in Kg/ ( height in metre)2 ]. A BMI >23 is overweight and >…
1. When is it early puberty in children ? Early puberty or Precocious puberty is when children start developing secondary sexual characters which mark the onset of Puberty. This is considered early if it happens before 8 yrs of age in girls and less than 9 yrs in boys. 2. What are the first signs…
