When I was 12years old my little brother (2yrs old) woke up from his nap with a fever. It was a very hot and humid afternoon, a thunderstorm was brewing. He was sitting on my mom’s lap, eating a snack when he suddenly started convulsing. He had a febrile seizure that stopped within a few … Continue reading Febrile Seizures
Before I started specialising I worked in a family medicine practice and saw mostly children. When the complaints were “fever, crying, runny nose, lack of appetite” I was almost relieved when I saw a red eardrum because I had something to blame for the symptoms that I could treat! But is it always necessary to … Continue reading Middle Ear Infections
Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when the iron stores are so empty that there is not enough iron to make proper new red blood cells. The new red blood cells are thus fewer, smaller and paler and cannot carry oxygen effectively. Your body will always prioritize the available iron to first be used in the red … Continue reading Iron Deficiency Anemia & Treatment
This is a topic that I have been avoiding for a while because there is so much conflicting advice and evidence available. I started giving our son iron supplementation from 6months but because it tasted horrible and stained all his clothes and he struggled with constipation, I stopped at around 10months. After attending the European … Continue reading Iron deficiency
Pediatrics and Playdough 