Tag: JIMS

Normal growth and development are the cornerstones of health of a child. They encompass the physical, mental, emotional and social dimensions. Growth and development occur...

Colic is characterised by episodes of spasmodic abdominal pain with severe crying. Colic generally occurs in infants below 3 months age. Colic episodes generally...

Eruptive fever refers to an entity where there is a skin eruption associated or as a resultant of fever. Eruptive fevers are common diseases...

Diarrhoea is a common disease of childhood. Diarrhoea has various causes in a child. Overfeeding or malnutrition, indigestion, infection, food poisoning, ingestion of toxins,...

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders which mainly affect the motor functions of the brain. It is a fairly common disorder which...

‘Breath holding spells’ is a type of disruptive behaviour disorder. Breath holding spells are generally benign disorders which disappear with increasing age and careful...

Nutrition is the most important aspect of care of a newborn and the infant, and breast milk is best suited for this purpose. Breast...

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder which is severely disabling and equally difficult to understand and treat. Autism is not known to have a...