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Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.Abdominal wall defects, specifically gastroschisis and omphalocele, are rare and occur in only once in every 5000 birth

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Aase Smith Syndrome II

It is a genetic disorder charecterized by presence of three bones with in the thumbs and reduced production og the red blood cells leading to hypoplastic anemia. It can be detected in early infancy. The cause is not known. It is an autosomal recessive trait.

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Abdominal Muscle Deficiency Syndrome

It is partial or complete absence of the abdominal muscles sorrounding the abdomen which are visible through the thin, lax, protruding abdominal wall. It is also called as prune belly syndrome. It mainly occurs in males.

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Aase Syndrome or Aase smith syndrome

It is a rare inherited disorder charecterized by anemia withjoint and skeletal deformities. It is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. The cause is not known. The anemia in this syndrome is caused by underdevelopment of the bone marrow whre the blood cells are formed.

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A1AT Deficiency

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disorder caused by defective production of alpha 1-antitrypsin leading to decreased A1AT activity in the blood and lungs and resulting in deposition of excessive abnormal A1AT protein in liver cells

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Aarskog Scott Syndrome

It is an inherited disease which is characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, skeletal and genital anomalies. It is also known as Aarskog syndrome, faciodigitogenital syndrome, shawl scrotum syndrome and faciogenital dysplasia.

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Mental retardation in children

It is a developmental disorder characterized by significantly below-average intelligence (an intelligence quotient [IQ] below 70) and an inability to function in and adapt to daily life without assistance

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Worms in stools in children

Worms in children is a serious concern in children since they take the nutrients of the child leading to malnourishment. Some worms can cause serious problems like intestinal obstruction.

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Vomiting in children

The common cause for vomiting in children is gastro-enteritis which is mainly due to virus infecting the gastrointestinal tract. The child will be unable to take enough fluids leading to dehydration. Vomiting is forceful ejection of contents of stomach and intestines through the mouth.

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Vitamin A deficiency in children

Vitamin A (retinol) is an important fat soluble vitamin for good vision, healthy immune system and cell growth. Eggs, milk, liver, cereals are the foods rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.

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