In this very informative article, our resident GP Dr Katie goes through the ins-and-outs of CHICKEN POX . What you need to know about the disease, how we treat it and prevent it. Given the recent outbreak of chicken pox in Brisbane, this is an article you don’t want to miss!!
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Short Stature
Dr Sarah, our resident paediatric endocrinologist takes a detailed look at the causes of short stature and how it is assessed in children in this great article.
Natural remedies for cold and flu – do they work?
Hey guys!! Here is a quick article as a follow up to last Monday’s article on probiotics. Today I am about to knock up a quick read on various products that are marketed to “boost the immune system” or “fight off bugs” or “help ease cold and flu symptoms.” I know you...
Probiotics – are they effective in supporting the immune system and reducing “day care syndrome?”
Hello and welcome back to another exciting year of Dr Megs – Paeds & Feeds!! I sincerely hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas/NY break and are ready to hit the ground running with me with some new topics and recipes! Hoping this year brings more adventures,...
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
So today I am going to take the liberty of nerding out on my blog in my last medical post before Christmas. This is a rare condition that I think is absolutely fascinating, and that I have probably seen about 6 or 7 times in my career (including people I ...
Jaundice in newborn babies
Dr Megs writes about a common and usually self-resolving problem in newborn babies – jaundice. Sometimes the cause of jaundice in babies can be more serious however, and this article looks at these causes, and how we treat babies who have it.
Pulled elbow
Dr Megs writes about a common condition of toddlers – the painful pulled elbow. It is easy to fix, but needs medical attention quickly.
A Pain in the Ear – Ear infections in children
Dr Katie, GP is back this week with a really informative post about ear infections in children. Why do kids get them? What are the different types? How do we treat them? Read on to find out.
Problems with boy-bits (Part 2)
Hello again all of you parents of boys out there! I know you have all been so EAGERLY awaiting the sequel to last week's "What can go wrong with a ding-dong" article, and here it is... "How we fix things wonky boy-bits!" (sorry, I know... terrible.) You might remember...
Problematic boy-bits (Part 1)
This week Dr Megs is discussing all the things that can go wrong with boy-bits. Today is the first of 2 articles (yes – there are THAT may problems to cover!).
About Dr Megs
Megan is a Brisbane and Ipswich-based paediatrician in public and private practice, and mum to two small children. You can usually find her working hard in private practice at Paeds in a Pod North Lakes and Greenslopes, and in public practice at Ipswich Hospital.
PLEASE NOTE: This blog is written for the purpose of providing GENERAL advice about common children's health topics (and of course recipes). It is NOT a substitute for a proper medical assessment and examination by a qualified physician.
If your child is unwell, seek medical and attention and advice in person.