What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the main sugar that is present in cow’s milk and common dairy products. The enzyme, lactase, helps the body in digesting lactose. When the
An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography or ERCP for short, is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. “Endoscopic” refers to
Childbirth exposes first time mothers to a completely new world, full of excitement and happiness along with a time intensive course on child rearing. While mothers love their new born
Mammals, the most intelligent set of species essentially breastfeed their offspring and Man, the most evolved of them all, has benefitted much from it. Breastfeeding one’s child was considered the
The percentage of neonatal and infant deaths in India is still high due to ignorance. It is important to raise awareness about the issues that cause neonatal and infant deaths
Anaemia is a widespread public health problem, with about 1.62 billion people around the world diagnosed with this condition, 47.4% of them children. In India too, anaemia is a widely
A child suffering from an abnormally structured heart or a blood vessel is said to be suffering from a congenital heart disease (CHD). The child’s heart suffers from serious functional
Sleep, Good Nutrition and Exercise are the Mantras for a healthy child. Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental and behavioral disorder seen among children between 5- 8 years of age. What are the symptoms that one needs to look for? The
Dr. Prashanth Shah, Paediatric Cardiologist, Kauvery Hospital talks about the various types of cardiac complications in children. 80 to 90% of patients lead a normal life after surgery. The timing
