DCH, DNB
博士. Nandita Chatterjee is a pediatrician and professor of Pediatrics at IQ City Medical College in Durgapur, West Bengal. She has 36 years of experience in the field. She completed her MBBS fromMedical College Calcuttaand also did her DCH and DNB, both from Medical College Calcutta. She was awarded the Fellow National Neonatology Forum and Fellow, FAIMER. She also holds certification in Diplomate in National Board in Pediatrics and PG Diploma in Developmental Neurology.
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The word, torticollis, is derived from the words tortus, meaning twisted, and collis, meaning collar. It refers to a pediatric condition in which the neck is slightly twisted or bent to a side, while the chin has a tilt on the opposite side (1). Torticollis in children may be congenital or acquired later in life. It is a painful condition in which the child usually experiences neck stiffness and is unable to move it freely, thus interfering with their daily activities. Physioherapy may be an effective option for relieving the stiffness and pain in the neck, but medical treatment or surgery may be required in some cases. Read this post to know more about Torticollis or wry neck in children, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. [mj-toc] Causes Of Torticollis In Children Torticollis in children can be acquired, meaning it develops at a certain point due to external factors or illnesses. Sometimes, it can be congenital, which is present during...
Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects the skin. Impetigo in babies may initially appear as harmless blisters but can later spread slowly to the other parts of the body. Further complications may be avoided if this skin condition is diagnosed and treated early. Continue reading this post as we explain what impetigo is, its causes, types, symptoms, treatment, and effective preventive measures in babies. [mj-toc] What Is Impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused either by Group A Streptococcus bacteria or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (1). The bacteria can infect the upper or deeper layers of the skin. There are three types of impetigo (2): Non-bullous impetigo, also called crusted impetigo or impetigo contagiosa, is the most common type that causes small sores and blisters. Non-bullous impetigo can be caused either by strep bacteria (Streptococcus) or staph bacteria (Staphylococcus). Bullous impetigo is a severe form of impetigo that causes large boil-like blisters that could fill with pus and burst....
