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Medical Conditions - Congenital Abnormalities

Congenital abnormalities, otherwise called birth defects, are physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities present at birth. It can result from genetic or chromosomal disorders, infections during pregnancy, exposure to chemicals, smoking, and some conditions affecting the mother (uncontrolled diabetes, obesity), or advanced maternal age.

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Aortic Arch Anomalies - Everything You Need to Know!

Aortic arch anomalies are a group of congenital conditions characterized by defects in the structure, position, number and function of the aortic arch.

4 min readNovember 18, 2022

Exploring the Spectrum of Congenital Nose Disorders

Genetic and developmental defects of the newborn result in congenital (inborn) structural and functional deformities of the nose. Read the article to know more.

4 min readApril 5, 2023

Early Detection of Dental Problems in Kids

Dental problems seen in children can be corrected by taking appropriate preventive steps in the growing stage itself. This article acts as a guide for the same.

3 min readJanuary 11, 2017
Early Detection of Dental Problems in Kids

Congenital Sodium Diarrhea - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Congenital sodium diarrhea is a rare genetic condition characterized by severe watery diarrhea with excessive sodium concentrations. Read to know more.

3 min readMarch 13, 2023

Congenital Defects of the Nasal Septum: Know The Signs

Defects in the formation of nasal septum lead to various types of defects. Read further to know more about congenital nasal abnormalities.

4 min readSeptember 12, 2023

Mounier–Kuhn Syndrome - All About the Respiratory Tract Infection

Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare condition affecting the lungs. Continue reading the article to learn more about this condition and its clinical features.

4 min readApril 26, 2023

Congenital Malaria - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Congenital malaria is often rare, and by the term itself, we could understand that malaria is transmitted from the mother to the child. To know more about it, read the article below.

4 min readMarch 23, 2022

Bronchogenic Cysts - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Bronchogenic cysts are noncancerous abnormal growth of tissue present from birth. Read this article to learn about bronchogenic cysts.

5 min readOctober 31, 2022

Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders - Types, Causes, Management & Prognosis

Kidney and urinary tract congenital disorders are the most frequent prenatal deformities detected by sonography. Read on to learn more.

4 min readJuly 4, 2024

Methadone and Congenital Abnormalities: Understanding the Risks and Considerations

During pregnancy, Methadone is frequently used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Read the article below to know more.

4 min readJune 18, 2024