As a new parent, you must have heard the word newborn jaundice tossed around at the doctor’s office, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, newborn jaundice is when your baby’s skin and the whites of their eyes turn yellow. This occurs because of a substance called bilirubin. When bilirubin levels rise above normal, it can lead to jaundice.…

Bloating is common in newborns but causes discomfort for both babies and their parents. It is quite depressing and affects the baby's behavior. Dr. Promilla Butani, one of the renowned general pediatricians in Delhi, shares that bloating can occur due to several factors, such as an immature digestive system, swallowing air during feeding, sensitivity…

Anemia is a lack of blood cells or hemoglobin that binds with the oxygen and transports it to all body parts. Children experience physical, emotional, and behavioral changes, if they suffer from anemia. Dr. Promilla Butani is one of the best-known general pediatric doctors in Delhi, and…

As kids love playing around, they are at high risk of minor injuries and illnesses. Some common childhood mishaps or illnesses include cuts and scrapes, bumps and bruises, fever, burns, nosebleeds, choking, and insect bites. As per the General Pediatrician in Delhi, to offer immediate help in such cases, parents, caretakers, teachers,…

A fever in a baby can be the reason for concern. However, a fever shows that the body is combating an infection and that the immune system is working effectively. As per General pediatric doctor in Delhi, Dr. Promilla Butani, low-grade fevers may even benefit very small kids;…

Whenever parents of an infant or little elder child visit a pediatrician for their baby's vaccination, they come up with many questionnaires. In this blog, Dr. Promilla Butani- one of the most experienced pediatricians in Delhi, is sharing a guide for such parents. So read the post before visiting a baby vaccination clinic in Delhi.

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TB is a dangerous infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also cause damage to the bones, joints, kidneys, brain (meningitis), and other organs. A reduced strain of tuberculosis bacteria is used to create the BCG vaccination. The vaccine stimulates the immune response to fight against infection but will not actually cause TB. The infant will often be given the BCG vaccine at around 28 days old. The injection site is typically sore initially and leaves minor scars. To know more…

TB is a dangerous infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also cause damage to the bones, joints, kidneys, brain (meningitis), and other organs. A reduced strain of tuberculosis bacteria is used to create the BCG vaccination. The vaccine stimulates the immune response to fight against infection but will not actually cause TB. The infant will often be given the BCG vaccine at around 28 days old. The injection site is typically sore initially and leaves minor scars. To know more…

TB is a dangerous infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also cause damage to the bones, joints, kidneys, brain (meningitis), and other organs. A reduced strain of tuberculosis bacteria is used to create the BCG vaccination. The vaccine stimulates the immune response to fight against infection but will not actually cause TB. The infant will often be given the BCG vaccine at around 28 days old. The injection site is typically sore initially and leaves minor scars. To know more…

There are many viral and bacterial infections that children are susceptible to. Poor hygiene and a weakened immune system are the two main causes of these problems. Growing children require extra attention because a balanced diet is essential for the development of their bones, muscles, and brains. Parents can reduce their stress while simultaneously ensuring that their children obtain the best care possible by engaging the help of professionals. Children, teenagers, and adolescents will…