Welcome parents!
First time being a parent? Need a helping hand when you’re grappling with the reality of possible genetic defects in your children? We are here to bring you the facts!
Why is my baby’s pee a weird colour?
Babies urinate in a rainbow of colours. Fortunately, the shade of urine serves as a status report for your infant’s health. Let’s look at some common shades of pee and figure out what they mean
Pee volume in babies
Excess, lack or limited peeing can be signs of a disease. As parents, we need the tools to advocate for our babies. To do this, we’ve listed some major reasons for too little or too much pee.
Limpness in baby muscles
Babies should be active and engaged, not weak or limp. Limpness in babies is a sign of neuromuscular disease. However, timely intervention can help manage this.
Seizures and shaking in newborns
Seizures can be a sign of rare diseases. While generally uncommon, seizures are a symptom of worse to come, giving us time to assess the baby’s health. Let’s see a list of reasons.
Unveiling the Shadows: The Silent Epidemic of Rare Diseases in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines rare diseases as those affecting 1 or fewer than 1 in every 1,000 people. However, definitions vary across countries, in India we do not have a standard criteria for categorizing these diseases. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) defines rare diseases as those affecting fewer than one person in a population of 2,500, while the Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) suggests a ratio of 1 in 5,000. These conditions encompass a wide spectrum, including genetic disorders, infectious tropical diseases, rare cancers, and degenerative conditions.
Understanding the Challenges of Rare Disease Patients
What is it like to live with a disease that baffles most doctors?
