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Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) within brain cavities called Ventricles. CSF is produced in the ventricles and circulates through the brain into the spinal cord before it is reabsorbed form the brain into the blood stream. When this pathway is blocked due to any reason, back pressure develops in the ventricles and results in hydrocephalus. CSF has many important viz. nourishment, cushion like protection of the nervous tissue and to carry w

One of the most common urinary problems among children is infection of urinary tract (UTI). An estimated 3 % of girls and 1% of boys have had a urinary tract infection (UTI) by the age of 11. The symptoms are not always obvious to parents, and young children are usually unable to describe how they feel. However, recognizing and treating urinary tract infection is important. Untreated UTI can lead to serious kidney problems that could threaten the life of your child.  

The testicles are the sex organs that ultimately produce sperms and the male hormones like testosterone. They are formed near the kidneys in the fetal life. As the baby grows, they descend from the abdomen to the groin, through a hole or a defect in the lower abdominal wall by about 8th month of intrauterine life. Subsequently, around the time of birth of thebaby, they descend into the scrotum. Normally, they are in the scrotum at the time of birth.

A hydrocele is a swelling in the scrotum caused by a collection of fluid. It can be on one side or can affect both the sides of the scrotum. It is normally present in a few children at birth, and it may disappear in due course of time by it own. However, if it is increasing in size or persists beyond 2 to 3 years of age, it may need treatment.

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his information is designed to give a general overview of a rare condition termed as "Biliary Atresia" which affects infants. Before reading this, it may be helpful to read about the liver and how it works from any medical physiology book. One important function of the liver is to make a substance called bile. Bile is a liquid, which passes into the gut through small tubes called bile ducts. Bile is necessary for the proper digestion of fat within the diet.