Does my child need a tetanus shot?
Whether a tetanus shot is required after an injury has to be one of the most frequently asked questions to me. My child has been
Doctor, my child’s cough and cold is just not going away!
Doctor! My child’s cough and cold are just not going away! I have been to two other pediatricians over the last two weeks, they have prescribed what they said were good antibiotics, but the cough and cold are still
New Clinic Inaugurated & Functioning
Our new clinic is fully functional and we had inaugurated it on January 26, 2014. More details of the clinic can be had from here.
Welcome to Nathani Clinic!
This site is primarily meant as a definitive source of information for patients visiting The Nathani Clinic at Chembur, a suburb of Mumbai, India. Caregivers visiting their pediatrician
Self medicating with Paracetamol? – Take care!
Paracetamol remains the mainstay in the treatment of fever and mild to moderate pain in children. It also is freely available over the counter and is
My child has been advised to wear spectacles. Will carrots help?
Carrots have long been credited with the ability to improve vision and, there is a scientific basis to it, since carrots contain beta carotene that is converted to vitamin A in the body, which is an important nutrient for eye health.
When Should My Daughter’s Ears Be Pierced?
If your little baby is otherwise healthy, it is best to wait till the age of four months to ensure that her ear lobes are developed and that she has received two doses of tetanus vaccination, at least (DPT).
On the importance of the family dining as a unit
It is all too common in modern, day to day living, that everybody comes home at different times in the evening. The children are fed first and they agree to it after much cajoling – only if they can watch their
My child has white spots on her nails! Does she require calcium?
White spots on nails or leukonychia are fairly common in children and a cause of much alarm
Conjunctivitis! Wear Dark Glasses – Or Really!
This post is inspired by a very amusing incident as I purchased milk from my vendor yesterday. The boss’s son was berating his assistant,