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What are Febrile Seizures?

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar What is a Febrile Seizure? A Febrile Seizure is a fit that can happen when a child has a fever. Febrile Seizures are also sometimes called fe...

Epilepsy

Advise for parents with children with Epilepsy

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar For parents with children with epilepsy, here’s some advice concerning diet, activities, swimming, and lifestyle 1. Diet: Normal home made di...

Screen Addiction

Top 7 Side Effects Of Excessive Screen Time

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar CONSULTANT – PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGYAster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Excessive screen time can potentially impact the growing brain in several ways...

Child Care

Dealing With Condition Of Headache In Children

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar A headache is defined as a persistent pain anywhere in the head or neck. Headaches in children are more common than what is generally thought...

Sleep

Why is it Important to Sleep

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Introduction Throughout our lives we experience various States of Consciousness. There are times when we are conscious and alert and there a...

Sleep

Understanding Sleepwalking and Sleeptalking in Children

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleepwalking and sleep talking are common sleep disturbances, particularly in children, often leaving parents feeling concerned and confused...

Sleep

Night Wakings Through the Ages: Understanding Sleep Disruptions at Different Stages of Life

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep is crucial for our overall health, yet uninterrupted rest can be difficult for many to achieve. As we age, our sleep patterns naturall...

Child Care

Head Banging

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep-related movements, such as headbanging, are relatively common behaviors observed in young children. These repetitive actions often rai...

Child Care

Head Rolling

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep-related movements, such as head rolling, are relatively common behaviors observed in young children. These repetitive actions often ra...

Child Care

Body Rocking

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Body rocking is a common Sleep-related movements, These repetitive actions often raise concern among parents, but in many cases, they are pa...

Child Care

Autism? Cerebral Palsy? No, It’s Rett Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Dr. Ravi Kumar C P, Consultant – Paediatric Neurology, Aster Women and Children Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru People sometimes easily mista...

Sleep

Understanding Sleep Terrors: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep terrors, known as night terrors or pavor nocturnes, are episodes of intense fear and panic, accompanied by loud vocalizations, physica...

Sleep

Sleep in Teenagers

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar The American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests that teenagers should get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night to maintain their physic...

Sleep

Understanding Sleep Bruxism in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Bruxism is a condition characterized by the involuntary grinding, gnashing, or clenching of teeth, often occurring during sleep or, less com...

Child Care

Understanding and Addressing Nighttime fears and Nightmares in children: A Guide for Parents

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar As children navigate the complexities of emotional and cognitive growth, many experience nightmares and night terrors. These episodes, often...

Child Care

The Importance of Daytime Napping in Children : A Necessity for Healthy growth

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar In today’s fast paced world, children are often encouraged to stay busy, balancing school, extracurricular activities, and social engagement...

Medicines

Why are New Medicines Expensive

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Price of innovation: Why new drugs break the bank? “Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.” – William Osler Over th...

Screen Addiction

Phone Addiction

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Podcaster shares hack to break your phone addiction in just 6 minutes and increase concentration by 68% – does it work? https://www.instagra...

Medicines

CLONAZEPAM

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication primarily used to treat seizure disorders, panic attacks, and sometimes anxiety-related conditions...

Gaming Addiction

Internet Gaming Disorder

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Imagine spending endless hours lost in a virtual reality, ignoring real-life responsibilities and relationships. This is the reality for ind...

Sleep

SLEEP IN ADOLESCENCE

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep is a core behavior of adolescents, consuming up to a third or more of each day. Research suggests that sleep debt related to these ado...

Sleep

SLEEP IN CHILDHOOD

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Approximately 25% of children younger than 5 years experience some type of sleep problem. Whether the problem is acute or chronic ( Davis et...

Sleep

Sleep in Newborn

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar The normal , full term newborn sleeps approximately 16 to 18 hours per day ( Roffwarg, Muzio, & Dement,1996) The longest continuous sleep pe...

Sleep

SLEEP IN INFANTS

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Between the ages of 1 to 12 months, Circadian and Ultradian processes begin to develop into more mature patterns. Infants are increasingly r...

Sleep

Understanding sleep across the Lifespan: From Infancy to Adolescence

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Sleep needs, patterns, developmental milestones and sleep challenges vary at different stages of life, and in this article, we will be learn...

Sleep

Into the Dark: Exploring the World of Nightmares

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar Nightmares are disturbing dreams that trigger intense negative emotions like fear or anxiety, often causing individuals to wake up and exper...

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THE SCREEN DEMIC GENERATION: HOOKED ON SCREENS

Dr. C P Ravi Kumar ” Screen-demic” refers to an epidemic of mental health illness and negative effects of excessive screen time and social media usage, especial...