Few of my friends are always worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again. The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child. Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems . Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar is too high. When the diabetes is first diagnosed during pregnancy then it is called Gestational diabetes. There are 3 types of diabetes: 1) Type 1- This is early age onset and insulin dependent. 2) Type-2- This is late age onset and non-insulin dependent 3)Gestational diabetes Who is at risk to develop gestational diabetes? Family history of diabetes Age above 30 yrs Obesity Having a previous birth of overweight baby (4kg or more) If you have diabetes even before pregnancy... Whether you are trying to conceive or already pregnant , treating diabetes during pregnancy is a key to health of both baby and you. Pre-conceptinal councelling is very important for you . Diabetologist, nutritionist and obstetrician should jointly see a diabetic woman . Frequent blood glucose should be checked and self monitoring is required. Healthy controlled diet, exercise and if required medicines should form a c...