On Call With Dr. Anselm Anyoha

Episode-35-Lumps in the Eyelids, Stye or Chalazion

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses two conditions (Stye, also called hordeolum, and chalazion) that commonly cause lumps or minor swellings in the eyelids of youths and teenagers. He also explains how to recognize them, differentiate them, and what to do when they occur. He also explains what not to do to the lumps and recommends when to seek an expert medical opinion.

Episode- 34- What to expect on your baby's first visit to their pediatrician

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha tells you what to expect the first time you take your newborn baby to their pediatrician after they have been home from the hospital. He shares some of the profiles that pediatricians track during newborn visits. The weight of the baby, the length of the baby, and the head circumference of the baby are essential, as well as the strength and vitality of the baby. How the belly button is healing, how the circumcision wound is healing, as well as the shots, the meds, and vaccines the baby gets while in hospital are shared as well. He talked about why some babies might be prone to low blood sugar. In addition, he shares tips on how to begin building optimum relationships and bonding with your baby, the foundation to happiness, social-emotional health, well-being, robust brain development, learning, language acquisition, and cognitive development.

Episode-33--Four types of fathers and why fathers matter in raising, caring, and parenting their children

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha identifies four types of fathers: 1, those who play an active part in caring for and raising their children from day one; 2, those who are bystanders, who leave parenting to women; 3, those who would rather wait until their children are older and relatively independent before they begin to play a role; and 4, those who are unavoidably absent or excluded from caring for their children. 
Dr Anyoha underscores the crucial role of early father involvement in caring for and parenting their children. This knowledge empowers fathers to take an active role in their children's lives from the very beginning, setting the stage for a strong and healthy parent-child relationship.
Parenting behavior that generates the connecting tissue of love, affection, and relationship begins early and is part of parents' routines.
Things like being around your baby, holding them when it might seem they might not tell the difference between you and another person, talking to them when it seems they might not hear you—-they do. Locking eyes with them when it might seem they might not recognize you—they do. 
According to Dr Anyoha, though mundane, these activities are the building blocks of bonding and quality infant-parent relationships, ongoing inner well-being, and the capacity for the child to begin learning, acquire words and use language, learn words and speak, and gain knowledge. 
A father's approval holds significant sway over a child's behavior. Boys, in particular, who have not bonded well with their fathers may exhibit resentment and rebellion through misbehavior and trouble-seeking. This behavior often stems from a deep-seated desire to gain their father's attention, highlighting fathers' profound influence on their children's emotional development.

Episode-32-Disease that Childhood Immunization Prevents

In this podcast, Dr. Anyoha discusses some of the diseases that childhood vaccines prevent. This information is crucial for parents in my private practice, empowering them with the knowledge they need before they consent to childhood vaccines.
 
Though we do not see these diseases in developed countries as frequently as in the past years, they still have severe effects on children and young adults, especially children living in many of the so called poor and resource poor countries. It's crucial to understand the urgency of childhood immunization.
 
This is an opportunity for parents to learn about some common signs and symptoms of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus, as well as symptoms of measles, mumps, and rubella.
 
I also talked about how children present when they suffer from meningitis—an infection around the brain and spinal cord, diarrhea disease caused by rotavirus infection, and cancer of the uterine cervix and head and neck areas, caused by Human papillomavirus.  
 
Other topics in this podcast include signs and symptoms of hepatitis infection in children and how giving hepatitis A and B vaccines might prevent liver infection.
 
Additionally, I shared some symptoms of diseases caused by Hemophilus influenza and Pneumococcal bacteria.
 
I encourage parents to take advantage of childhood immunization to minimize or prevent their children from contracting many of these preventable diseases.

Episode-31-Navigating the Childhood Vaccination schedule with Doctor Anyoha

Welcome to an insightful episode of Dr. Anyoha podcast, where we explore the world of pediatric vaccinations. Drawing on his vast experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Anyoha offers in-depth knowledge about the immunization schedule in the United States, illuminating its indispensable role in child healthcare.
The episode begins with birth immunizations, notably the hepatitis B vaccine, and moves on to the systematic breakdown of the vaccination structure, which includes an array of vaccines at specific intervals until the child sixteen or seventeen and ready to go to college. The discussion further delves into immunization gaps and subsequent set of vaccinations, along with a focus on the annual flu shot which starts as early as six months old.
 
Furthermore, Dr. Anyoha expertly guides parents through the adolescent immunization program and instills peace of mind by addressing concerns about missed appointments. He assures that rescheduling and catching up ensures a comprehensive immunization routine, thus assuring the best for your child's health.
Stay tuned for an upcoming episode that will shed light on the signs and symptoms of diseases prevented by these vaccines. Dr. Anyoha's effort to equip parents with cutting-edge knowledge about their children’s health is evident throughout, making this episode an indispensable resource for their health journey.

Episode-30-Why your baby is smiling

In this podcast, I empower you as a parent by sharing insights on what it means when your baby smiles upon seeing you or hearing your voice. I guide you on how to use your baby's social smile as a tool to strengthen your bond, nurture relationships, and stimulate your baby's brain development. I also delve into the deeper meaning of the social smile, the age at which it typically starts, the cultural differences in infant social smiles, and proactive steps you can take if your baby hasn't shown a social smile by eight or 12 weeks.

Episode 29- Anemia in Children

Anemia due to iron deficiency. According to the World Health Organization, WHO, over 300 million children are anemic because they do not eat food rich in iron or because of blood loss. Another way children lose blood and iron and become anemic is through worm infestations. Worm infection is common in certain parts of the world and could be a common way for children to lose blood and the iron in the blood, thus becoming anemic.
Listeners would learn:How lack of iron in food causes Anemia in childrenHow excess nose bleed and menstruation causes AnemiaSymptoms and signs of Anemia in childrenWhat puts children at a higher risk for Anemia?Ways to prevent Anemia in childrenFood that contains ironWhy children develop Anemia.How to find out if their child has AnemiaWhat to do when their child has Anemia

Episode- 28-Anxiety in Children

Topics covered: How anxiety presents in children, signs and symptoms of anxiety in children, subtle signs of anxiety in children, how pediatricians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, how clinicians make the diagnosis of anxiety in children, ways to treat childhood anxiety, what happens when anxiety in children goes untreated, and why it is essential to treat childhood anxiety.

Episode-27-Baby Colic

Every prolonged crying in a baby does not mean that the baby has colic. Parents tend to over diagnose and overtreat colic in their babies and infants. A true colic (abdominal discomfort) is a benign condition that resolves when the baby is about three months old. Do not assume that prolonged crying in infants is always colic. Parents should always check and examine their babies when crying so as not to miss life-threatening situations. In this podcast, I discuss sharing information with parents concerned that their infants might have colic. Tips on how to manage colic and when to seek expert medical opinion are also shared.

Episode-26-Strep Throat in Children, what to look for, and potential Complications.

Pain in the throat, sore throat, pain in swallowing, fever, and rashes--a sandpaper rash on the trunk, all could be signs that a child has a strep infection of the throat. Learn about ways doctors make diagnosis and treat children with strep throat. Also, learn about some potential complications that might occur following strep throat infection, and how to spot them.