{"id":12247,"date":"2026-08-20T18:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T18:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/?p=12247"},"modified":"2026-08-20T19:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:13:50","slug":"12247","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardianhospitalmeru.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/12247\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12247\" class=\"elementor elementor-12247\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dc7b1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5dc7b1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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=========================================================\n   INTRODUCTION\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-intro {\n\n    margin-bottom: 48px;\n\n    padding: 29px 31px;\n\n    background: var(--soft-green);\n\n    border: 1px solid #D7EADF;\n\n    border-left: 5px solid var(--guardian-green);\n\n    border-radius: 17px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-intro h2 {\n\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n\n    color: var(--purple-dark) !important;\n\n    font-size: 25px;\n\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -.2px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-intro p {\n\n    margin: 0;\n\n    color: var(--text);\n\n    font-size: 15px;\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   SECTION HEADING\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-section-heading {\n\n    margin: 45px 0 30px;\n\n    text-align: center;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-section-label {\n\n    display: inline-block;\n\n    margin-bottom: 7px;\n\n    color: var(--purple);\n\n    font-family:\n        \"Poppins\",\n        \"Inter\",\n        Arial,\n        sans-serif;\n\n    font-size: 11px;\n\n    font-weight: 800;\n\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\n\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-section-heading h2 {\n\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\n\n    color: var(--charcoal) !important;\n\n    font-size: 34px;\n\n    line-height: 1.2;\n\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -.2px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-section-heading p {\n\n    max-width: 760px;\n\n    margin: 0 auto;\n\n    color: var(--text);\n\n    font-size: 15px;\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CONDITION GRID\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-condition-grid {\n\n    display: grid;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        repeat(3, 1fr);\n\n    gap: 20px;\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CONDITION CARD\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-condition-card {\n\n    position: relative;\n\n    overflow: hidden;\n\n    padding: 28px 25px 25px;\n\n    background: #FFFFFF;\n\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\n\n    border-radius: 18px;\n\n    box-shadow:\n        0 6px 22px rgba(35,48,40,.045);\n\n    transition:\n        transform .22s ease,\n        box-shadow .22s ease;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card::before {\n\n    content: \"\";\n\n    position: absolute;\n\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 4px;\n\n    background: var(--guardian-green);\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card:nth-child(3n)::before {\n    background: var(--guardian-gold);\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card:nth-child(5n)::before {\n    background: var(--purple);\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card:hover {\n\n    transform: translateY(-4px);\n\n    box-shadow:\n        0 14px 32px rgba(35,48,40,.08);\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CARD NUMBER\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-number {\n\n    display: flex;\n\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n\n    width: 47px;\n    height: 47px;\n\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n\n    border-radius: 14px;\n\n    background: var(--soft-green);\n\n    border: 1px solid rgba(25,184,107,.30);\n\n    color: #168A55;\n\n    font-family:\n        \"Poppins\",\n        \"Inter\",\n        Arial,\n        sans-serif;\n\n    font-size: 13px;\n\n    font-weight: 800;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card:nth-child(even)\n.ghm-number {\n\n    background: var(--soft-gold);\n\n    border-color:\n        rgba(242,184,75,.35);\n\n    color: #9A6D18;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-condition-card:nth-child(5n)\n.ghm-number {\n\n    background: var(--soft-purple);\n\n    border-color:\n        rgba(111,91,141,.22);\n\n    color: var(--purple-dark);\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CARD TITLE\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-condition-card h3 {\n\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\n\n    color: 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=========================================================\n   AWARENESS STRIP\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-awareness-strip {\n\n    display: flex;\n\n    align-items: center;\n\n    gap: 18px;\n\n    margin: 45px 0;\n\n    padding: 27px 29px;\n\n    background:\n\n        linear-gradient(\n            100deg,\n            var(--soft-green),\n            #FFFFFF 52%,\n            var(--soft-purple)\n        );\n\n    border: 1px solid #DDE5E0;\n\n    border-radius: 17px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-awareness-icon {\n\n    flex: 0 0 52px;\n\n    width: 52px;\n    height: 52px;\n\n    display: flex;\n\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n\n    border-radius: 50%;\n\n    background: var(--guardian-gold);\n\n    color: #6D5318;\n\n    font-family:\n        \"Poppins\",\n        \"Inter\",\n        Arial,\n        sans-serif;\n\n    font-size: 22px;\n\n    font-weight: 800;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-awareness-strip h3 {\n\n    margin: 0 0 4px;\n\n    color: var(--purple-dark) !important;\n\n    font-size: 19px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-awareness-strip p {\n\n    margin: 0;\n\n    color: var(--text);\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   RED FLAGS\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-red-flags {\n\n    margin: 45px 0;\n\n    padding: 28px 30px;\n\n    background: var(--soft-red);\n\n    border: 1px solid #F0DCDC;\n\n    border-left: 5px solid var(--red);\n\n    border-radius: 17px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-red-flags h2 {\n\n    margin: 0 0 9px;\n\n    color: var(--red) !important;\n\n    font-size: 23px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-red-flags p {\n\n    color: var(--text);\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-red-flags ul {\n\n    margin: 10px 0 0;\n\n    padding-left: 22px;\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-red-flags li {\n\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n\n    color: #4E5752;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CAMP 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BUTTONS\n========================================================= *\/\n\n.ghm-btn-primary {\n\n    display: inline-block;\n\n    margin: 4px;\n\n    padding: 13px 26px;\n\n    background: var(--guardian-gold);\n\n    border: 2px solid var(--guardian-gold);\n\n    border-radius: 11px;\n\n    color: #604A12 !important;\n\n    font-family:\n        \"Poppins\",\n        \"Inter\",\n        Arial,\n        sans-serif;\n\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n\n    font-weight: 800;\n\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n\n    box-shadow:\n        0 6px 16px rgba(242,184,75,.15);\n\n}\n\n\n.ghm-btn-secondary {\n\n    display: inline-block;\n\n    margin: 4px;\n\n    padding: 13px 26px;\n\n    background: #FFFFFF;\n\n    border: 2px solid var(--purple);\n\n    border-radius: 11px;\n\n    color: var(--purple-dark) !important;\n\n    font-family:\n        \"Poppins\",\n        \"Inter\",\n        Arial,\n        sans-serif;\n\n    font-size: 13.5px;\n\n    font-weight: 800;\n\n    text-decoration: none 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<\/span>\n\n        <span class=\"ghm-yellow\">\n            Guardian Hospital Meru\n        <\/span>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <h1>\n\n        Know the\n        <span class=\"ghm-green\">\n            Signs.\n        <\/span>\n\n        <br>\n\n        Don't Ignore Them.\n\n    <\/h1>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ghm-hero-description\">\n\n        Some conditions affecting children may not always be obvious.\n        This awareness guide highlights some of the signs and conditions\n        that may require assessment by a paediatric surgical team.\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ghm-date\">\n\n        \ud83d\udcc5 28th \u2013 30th September 2026\n\n        &nbsp; \u2022 &nbsp;\n\n        \ud83d\udccd Guardian Hospital Kangeta \u2013 Meru\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     INTRODUCTION\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-intro\">\n\n    <h2>\n        Why are we sharing this?\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>\n\n        As we continue creating awareness about the upcoming\n        Paediatric Surgical Camp, we want parents and caregivers\n        to know some of the signs that may deserve medical attention.\n        Not every condition requires surgery, but unusual or persistent\n        symptoms should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional.\n\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     SECTION HEADING\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-section-heading\">\n\n    <div class=\"ghm-section-label\">\n        What parents should know\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <h2>\n\n        <span class=\"ghm-green\">\n            11 Childhood Conditions\n        <\/span>\n\n        to Look Out For\n\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>\n\n        Learn about some of the conditions highlighted as part of\n        our ongoing paediatric surgical awareness campaign.\n\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     CONDITION GRID\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-condition-grid\">\n\n\n    <!-- 01 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            01\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Pee Hole Not at the Tip\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            The opening through which urine passes may be located\n            on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip.\n            This is commonly known as hypospadias.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            An unusual position of the urine opening or an unusual\n            direction of the urine stream.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 02 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            02\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Tight Foreskin\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Some children have difficulty retracting the foreskin.\n            While this may be normal in younger children, persistent\n            problems or symptoms may require medical assessment.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Pain, difficulty passing urine, repeated infections or\n            troublesome swelling.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 03 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            03\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Belly Button Bulge\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            A soft swelling around the belly button may be an\n            umbilical hernia. 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Some causes require urgent medical attention.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Sudden pain, swelling, redness, tenderness or a testicle\n            that appears different from usual.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 05 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            05\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Constipation\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Persistent constipation in children can sometimes be\n            associated with an underlying condition and may require\n            further assessment.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Persistent difficulty passing stool, painful bowel movements,\n            abdominal swelling or repeated episodes.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 06 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            06\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Lump Near the Thigh or Groin\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            A lump in the groin may be a hernia. It may become more\n            noticeable when a child cries, coughs or strains.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            A recurring groin swelling or lump that appears during\n            crying, coughing or activity.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 07 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            07\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Missing Testicles\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            In some boys, one or both testicles may not be felt in\n            the scrotum. This may be a sign of an undescended testicle\n            and should be assessed.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            One side of the scrotum appearing empty or noticeably\n            smaller than the other side.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 08 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            08\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Kidney Stones\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Although less common in children than adults, kidney\n            stones can occur and may cause significant discomfort\n            or urinary symptoms.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Severe side or abdominal pain, blood in urine, painful\n            urination, vomiting or recurrent urinary symptoms.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 09 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            09\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Bladder Stones\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Stones in the bladder may interfere with normal urination\n            and can cause discomfort or urinary problems.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Painful urination, difficulty passing urine, interrupted\n            urine flow or blood in the urine.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 10 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            10\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Swollen Scrotum\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Enlargement or swelling of the scrotum in a child can\n            have different causes and should be assessed when\n            persistent or concerning.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            Persistent enlargement, painless swelling, discomfort\n            or a swelling that changes in size.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n    <!-- 11 -->\n\n    <article class=\"ghm-condition-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-number\">\n            11\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <h3>\n            Absent Anal Opening\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            Some babies are born with the anal opening absent or\n            not in its normal position. This is a congenital condition\n            requiring specialist assessment.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"ghm-look\">\n\n            <strong>\n                Look out for:\n            <\/strong>\n\n            A newborn without a visible normal anal opening or\n            difficulty passing stool after birth.\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     AWARENESS MESSAGE\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-awareness-strip\">\n\n    <div class=\"ghm-awareness-icon\">\n        !\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div>\n\n        <h3>\n\n            <span class=\"ghm-green\">\n                Every child\n            <\/span>\n\n            deserves to be properly assessed\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n\n        <p>\n\n            If you notice something unusual about your child's\n            body, growth, urination, bowel movements or genital area,\n            seek professional medical advice rather than relying\n            on guesswork.\n\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     RED FLAGS\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-red-flags\">\n\n    <h2>\n        \u26a0\ufe0f When Should You Seek Medical Attention?\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>\n\n        Some symptoms should not be left waiting for a routine\n        appointment. Seek medical attention promptly if a child develops:\n\n    <\/p>\n\n\n    <ul>\n\n        <li>\n            Sudden severe testicular or abdominal pain\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n            Rapidly increasing swelling or a painful lump\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n            Difficulty passing urine\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n            Blood in the urine\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n            Persistent vomiting with severe abdominal pain\n        <\/li>\n\n        <li>\n            A child who appears seriously unwell\n        <\/li>\n\n    <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- =========================================================\n     CAMP REMINDER\n========================================================= -->\n\n<div class=\"ghm-camp-reminder\">\n\n    <h2>\n\n        Paediatric\n\n        <span class=\"ghm-green\">\n            Surgical Camp\n        <\/span>\n\n    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <p>\n\n        If your child has any of the conditions or signs described\n        above, consider having them assessed by a healthcare\n        professional. 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