The A-Z of Disease

Skin Eczema: The A-Z of Disease Podcast

Skin eczema or atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition characterized by dry, itchy or reddened skin. According to Faith Agneta, a skin eczema survivor, there are several ways of coping with this skin condition, and the most important is to understand and manage the triggers, including heat, dry or cold air, dust mites, mould, fragrance or stress. She had this conversation with Rose Mukonyo in this episode.

Hernia in Children: The A-Z of Disease Podcast

Every child has openings in the abdominal wall that close before or immediately after birth. A hernia will develop if these normal openings do not close allowing the intestines or other organs to push through them. They may occur in both children and adults and are classified according to where they are located that is the umbilical (belly button) and inguinal (groin) hernias. In this episode with our reporter Rose Mukonyo, Dr Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic expounds further.

Colic in Children; the A-Z of Disease Podcast

When a young baby between the ages of 0-4 months cries for no apparent reason for more than three or four hours a day, three or more days a week may be having colic. Doctors do not yet know the cause of colic, but it may be due to digestion problems or sensitivity to something in the baby’s milk that the mother ate or the formula. Rose Mukonyo discusses Colic in this episode with Dr Peninah Musyoka, Pediatrician, at Machakos Children’s Clinic.

The Effects of Screen time on Speech Delay in Children: The A-Z of Disease Podcast

There are various effects of screen time on young children and the stages of development key among them being speech delay. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this with Dr Peninnah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic

Acute Kidney Injury in Newborn Babies; The A-Z of Disease Podcast

Acute Kidney Injury in newborn babies can be defined as the abrupt cessation or diminution of kidney function. This condition can be prevented by making sure that the mother breastfeeds in the early hours of birth to activate the kidney function. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo speaks to Dr Peninah Musyoka, a paediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic on this condition and how it can be managed and prevented.