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...
by Mohamed Elbarbary | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
A bulge that appears near your child’s groin when they cry or strain, then seems to disappear when they rest — this is the hallmark presentation of inguinal hernia. But did you know there are different types? And that some carry significantly higher risk than...
by Mohamed Elbarbary | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many parents have felt their heart skip a beat when they noticed that one of their baby boy’s testicles seemed to be “missing” — only to find it back in its normal place a moment later. Is this normal? Should you be worried? Professor Mohamed...
