PEDIATRICS
Acute abdominal pain
Acute abdominal pain is very common. It is important to quickly assess whether surgical intervention is required, as some important surgical conditions present as an acute abdomen. Acute Appendicitis This…
Anaemia and pallor
Iron Deficiency Anaemia In early childhood the combination of a high demand for iron to keep up with rapid growth and a poor intake of iron-rich foods makes iron deficiency…
Acute diarrhoea and dehydration
Dehydration Water accounts for up to 80% of an infant’s weight. Loss of more than 5% of this water represents significant dehydration. Fluid may be depleted in the intracellular or…
