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Health Articles by Dr. Thirumala Spoorthy. J

Infant Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Infant eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, sensitive skin during the first year of life and is influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

6 min readMay 20, 2026

Stepping Reflex in Babies

The stepping reflex is the neonatal reflex seen in newborns, which starts after birth and lasts for two to three months. Read the article to know more.

3 min readApril 22, 2026

Neonatal Oxygen Therapy: Supporting Respiratory Health in Newborns

Newborns or neonates with lung and heart issues may require high oxygen levels to meet the normal oxygen levels in the blood.

4 min readApril 22, 2026

Adenovirus Pneumonia in Infants: Diagnosis and Management

If your baby catches the adenovirus, you will likely see cold symptoms. Here is what you need to know about managing adenovirus pneumonia in your little one.

5 min readJanuary 7, 2026

Preterm Infants - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment

Usually, pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks. So infants born alive before the 37th week of pregnancy are generally considered preterm infants.

4 min readNovember 19, 2025

Healthy Sleeping Habits in Babies - Tips, Sleeping Problems, and Prevention

Sleep is important for a baby's growth and development, as it helps them regulate their emotions, process information, and form healthy habits.

3 min readNovember 19, 2025

Decreased Urination in Babies - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management

It is a condition called oliguria in which a child passes very less urine. It is caused due to various reasons. Read below to know more..

3 min readOctober 15, 2024

Effectiveness of Antibiotic Treatment in Children With Lyme Neuroborreliosis

Lyme neuroborreliosis is a tick-borne disease caused by Spirochete Borrelia with many neurological manifestations. Read the article to know more.

3 min readSeptember 11, 2024

Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung In Children

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) is a benign lung condition that appears before birth as a mass or cyst in the chest.

4 min readAugust 14, 2024

Management of Newborn Skin Peeling: Enhancing Baby's First Glow

Newborn skin peeling is usual in the first few days to weeks following birth. Read the article to learn about its management.

3 min readJuly 11, 2024

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