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What is a Febrile Seizure? – Dr Alya Hamzah

by Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean • August 21, 2015 • 0 Comments

Seeing a child having an episode of febrile seizure can be one of the most traumatising experiences for most parents. Eyes bulging, lips cyanosed (having a bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a deficiency of oxygen in the blood),…

My Baby Has A Fever! – Dr Alya Hamzah

by Dr. Khoo Yoong Khean • August 6, 2015 • 0 Comments

Feverish children can be a nightmare for their parents and guardians. Wouldn’t it be better if our children do not have fever? Fever is a common phenomenon and is one of the main reasons for paediatric hospital admissions around the…