Child Specialist

Kwashiorkor is a condition characterized by deficiency of proteins. It occurs generally in children under 2 years of age. It occurs in children who do not take an adequate diet, are malnourished but especially deficient in protein containing foods. The child develops edema or swelling of the ankle and feet as well as puffiness of the eyes. The skin initially becomes dry and lusterless, and then starts peeling off. Skin lesions start developing. The hair initially becomes dry and lusterless, looses its colour and starts to fall. It can easily be plucked out. The weight is far below normal. The eyes becomes dry and less shiny. Patches appear on the face. These are patches of discolouration. The belly is protruding and liver is enlarged. The muscle mass is reduced and the arms and legs become thin. Mouth ulcers may develop. The child generally has diarrhea off and on. This happens when there is a deficiency in the diet, specially protein deficiency. According to Dr Mubin...

Pott’s Disease is tuberculosis of the spine. It spreads from the lungs to the spine. The disease spreads via the blood to the vertebrae and then the adjoining intervertebral space. The thoracic region is mostly affected. The area around the vertebrae develops a cold abcess or swelling. The disc dies and the two vertebrae collapse over the intervertebral space. The spinal cord is damaged. Initially, there is fever, night sweats and weight loss.  There is associated back pain. According to DrMubina – A Child Specialist in Karachi , gradually the spine starts getting stiff. This is also known as vertebral spondylitis. The nerves start getting damaged and there is weakness in the legs. In severe cases, there is complete paralysis. There is kyphosis of the vertebral column. The child assumes a stiff position. The X Ray shows collapse of the vertebrae – Fish bone appearance of the vertebrae . The spine presents a bamboo like appearance of the spine. Management comprises o...