Child Specialist

The onset of summer brings with it several skin infections. Because of high humidity, heat and sweating the child is liable to develop infections of the skin specially caused by staphylococcus Aureus. These are known as impetigo. They are rounded coin shaped lesions occurring anywhere in the body, with redness and itching or sometimes with a pussy discharge. As the child scratches from one part to another, these lesions spread. In addition, small boils develop anywhere in the body. These boils may develop pus and the infection can get deep, developing an abcess. The abcess initially is a red, hot and tender area. Later pus develops and it becomes yellowish and painful. The pus may also discharge.   According to Dr Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi , these skin infections can be prevented by the use of an anti bacterial soap and keeping the body clean by frequent baths. The nails of the child should be trimmed so that there is less scratching. Anti alle...

Children are very prone to develop heat stroke during this hot weather. This occurs when the outside temperature is very high and the internal body temperature rises above 104 F. There may be confusion, irritability, altered state of consciousness. Sometimes fits may occur and the child becomes unconscious. The skin is flushed and red, as well as hot and dry to touch. There is severe headache. The respiratory rate and heart rate becomes rapid. In addition ,there maybe nausea and vomiting. If left untreated, there are chances of brain damage and there maybe internal organ failure including kidneys. According to Dr Mubina Agboatwalla a child specialist in Karachi ,   treatment   must be given immediately. Try to cool the child. Put the child in a tub of water or give him a bath. The important thing is to bring the body temperature down. Keep the child under a fan. Immersing the child in water is the most important method of cooling the body. Intravenous fluids ar...