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Pediatric Conditions and Diseases
Common pediatric conditions and diseases include chicken pox, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), urinary tract infection (UTI), asthma and obesity. Any health problem has to be treated immediately, as it might hamper the child’s development.
780 Questions
What exactly are the health risks for a 1 year old who is in a hot tub for 15 minutes?
1. drowning 2. high susceptibility to skin rashes
Why could there never be a female hemophillia?
Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disease which means the disease can manifest only if the genes on both chromosomes are affected. As males have only one X chromosome the disease always manifests. It is possible for a female to be affected but it is very rare.
Why is it important to create a symbol other than a skull and crossbones to indicate a toxin?
- The skull and crossbones means death and most individuals know it and are warned so there is no need to 'fix something that doesn't need fixing.'
Who discovered spinal muscular atrophy?
Charles Norris discovered spinal muscular atrophy in 1958. While he was experimenting with lettuce, he noticed than SMN neurons flowing through the vegetable caused loss of motor function, which left the lettuce deformed.
What could a hard lump situated on the jawbone mid way between chin and ear be?
A hard lump situated on the jawbone mid way between chin and ear could be a swollen gland. It could also be the result of damage to the bone or it could be a cyst or tumor.
How rare is it for a baby to have raynauds disease?
Raynauds syndrome usually occurs from about the age of 15. However I am sure there are some exceptions as i got it when i was 13. Raynauds is a heriditary incurable disease. there are two types: primary and secondary. primary is when you just have raynauds on its own. secondary, however can be a little more serious as it is caused by an underlying disease. i would recommend taking your baby to see a doctor as i would suspect it has secondary raynauds if it has raynauds at all.
Can kids with progeria live longer?
Children with Progeria life range is usually 13 years of age or they die younger. O rif they live longer the age they die is 30 years old. Children with Progeria life range is usually 13 years of age or they die younger. Or if they live longer the age they die is 30 years old.
What is the other name for juvenile arthritis?
The term Juvenile arthritis may refer to a number of different types of arthritis that occur in children and teenagers the most prevalent type is "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA), This disease is also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).
Types of juvenile arthritis include
juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or juvenile rhuematoid arthritis), including oligoarthritis, polyarticular and systemic
spondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis
fibromyalgia
and other types, such as Perthes disease, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma
What causes blood in children's feces?
If the blood looks bright red and is not associated with pain it is probably due to rectal polyp. Infection can also cause some blood to appear in stool. In this case blood is usually mixed with fecal matter and appears darker in color. Very hard stool can cause some damage to the mucus membrane and can cause bleeding.
What causes sterility in males?
There are many different reasons for men to become sterile, such as getting hit in the balls, or holding a laptop in your lap (extreme prolonged heat) can cause a man to go sterile.
a vasectomy
Inherited genes - Abnormalities in the Y-chromosome can cause sterility.
Physical impairments - Tubes carrying sperm can become blocked by scar tissue or infection or be missing at birth.
Disease - Illnesses, such as cancer, tuberculosis, mumps, or diabetes, can lower sperm counts.
Environment - Being exposed to excessive heat, microwaves, or pesticides.
Cancer treatments - Permanent or temporary sterility may result from some types of cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery).
Other factors include hormonal imbalance, age, and lifestyle, including obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol use, and taking anabolic steroids.
Continuous exposure of scrotal area to heat is one risk factor. Varicocele is another risk factor. However, there is no sure shot method to cause sterility except surgically tying off the vas.
Meningitis means inflammation of the coverings of the brain. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses. It is a serious and potentially fatal disease if not promptly treated.
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What are the Administration guidelines to drotaverine injection in chlidren?
Generally pediatric administration of drotaverine is not recommended by most of pharma companies.
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How dangerous is mild lumbar levoscloiosis?
Actually, not a lot... It can mean something in a woman who is pregnant... in that repeated pregnancies can cause a worsening of the scoliosis... Since it is "mild", I doubt this person needs to worry. The spine is normally shaped like an "S", looking from the side... In scoliosis, the spine also twists and bows toward one side, or the other...
Sepsis can be caused by kidney infections and pneumonia. It can also be caused by infections of the bloodstream and stomach.
If a child has a low temp 35.3c - ear drum what could be the cause?
A child with an eardrum temperature of 35.3c can have many causes. If this is a chronic issue, many diseases and disorders can cause the low temperature.
Why do older kids eat or chew on things?
We can contribute a child's oral fixation to Freudian theory - known as the first of Freud's biologically determined drives. The core drive is sexual - broadly defined to include sensations that involve excitation or tension and satisfaction or release. The focus of the sexual drive shifts with maturation: oral stage (as found in infancy and toddlerhood); oedipal stage (pre-school); and, the genital stage (puberty and beyond). Though as you may be well aware, controversy has always been associated with Freudian theories.
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What means a crease behind the ear?
There are some studies that have been completed that theorize a crease behind your ear means you are at risk of heart disease. Other than that, having a crease behind your ear means nothing.
What happens if you don't clean a toddler's nose?
if you don't clean a toddler's nose then it can get very stuffy and they can get very very sick and you would have to take them to the doctor right away/
