by Mohamed Elbarbary | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a newborn fails to pass meconium (the first stool) within the first 48 hours of life, or when an infant suffers from chronic severe constipation that doesn’t respond to usual treatments, Hirschsprung’s disease may be the underlying cause. Prof.... by Mohamed Elbarbary | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When a newborn begins vomiting forcefully after every feeding, parents understandably feel panic and helplessness. One of the most common causes of projectile vomiting in infants aged 2-8 weeks is pyloric stenosis — a condition where the muscle controlling the stomach... by Mohamed Elbarbary | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many parents notice a small bulge around their newborn’s belly button, especially when the baby cries or strains. This is often an umbilical hernia — one of the most common conditions in infants. Prof. Mohamed Elbarbary, Professor and Consultant of Pediatric... by Mohamed Elbarbary | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Noticing swelling in your baby boy’s scrotum can be a source of significant worry. A hydrocele — a fluid-filled sac surrounding the testicle — is one of the most common causes of scrotal swelling in infants and young children. Prof. Mohamed Elbarbary, Professor... by Mohamed Elbarbary | Apr 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When parents learn that their baby boy has an undescended testis (cryptorchidism), worry and uncertainty are natural reactions. Will it come down on its own? When is surgery needed? Prof. Mohamed Elbarbary, Professor and Consultant of Pediatric Surgery at Cairo...
