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Dr. Raashid Hamid is a consultant in the department of Pediatric Surgery at GMC hospital, Srinagar, and associate professor of Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery at SKIMS.He has four years of experience and specializes in general surgeries, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and exploratory laparotomy.
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Oral thrush in babies is a bacterial infection of the mouth that can sometimes be seen in the crotch and buttock region, leading to diaper rashes. It results in white patches that can cause considerable discomfort. Infants of varying ages may be affected by it and can be treated safely upon timely diagnosis. So, here’s all the information you need about thrush, including its causes and treatment in babies. [mj-toc] What Is Thrush In Babies? [caption id="attachment_888126" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Thrush, also known as candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by a type of yeast called candida (1). Thrush can be oral (oral candidiasis) or diaper rash thrush. The fungus usually affects the oral cavity, including the lips and parts of the throat. It also affects the skin, especially near the genitals and the bottom where it is warm and moist, causing yeast diaper rash, also called candida diaper rash or nappy thrush. How Do Babies Get Thrush? Candida...
Macrocephaly in babies is characterized by a disproportionate and abnormally large swelling of the skull. It is also known as large head syndrome or big head. Most often, it is a sign of an underlying problem. Parents may be worried about the unusual appearance of macrocephaly. However, macrocephaly can be treated depending on the cause of the condition. The treatment can range from medications that help control the swelling to surgery. Read this post to understand more about macrocephaly in babies, including the possible causes, diagnostic measures, and treatment options. [mj-toc] What Is Macrocephaly? [caption id="attachment_893155" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Macrocephaly, also called big head or large head syndrome, is a pediatric condition that causes an abnormal increase in the head circumference of the baby. Not all babies have the same head circumference. Therefore, physicians divide head circumferences into different percentiles (1). If the circumference falls within the healthy range for their age and gender, then it is considered normal....
