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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.
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If a baby oil has a fragrance it can cause irritation, because my child was allergic to all fragrances when she was a child. So if anything had a scent she would break out in a rash, eventually she outgrew it
What is the process of assimilation?
Assimilation of food is to take in food and make it part of the body.
- the process of using absorbed food nutrients to be incorporated (to build) into cytoplasm of the cell for its metabolism.
- takes place in the cells where the nutrients are used to form complex compound of structural components.
- some of the products of digestion are brought directly to the liver for processing, in preparation for metabolic process.
I had Fifth disease when I was, oddly enough, in the fifth grade. It's just a virus with symptoms that include a rash (I remember it was on my face) and I think a fever and it lasts a couple of weeks or so. I got over it with no problems, as I think most kids do.
Is cradle cap a serious condition?
No, just be careful when you wash the baby's head very gently with babyshampoo, and NEVER TRY TO PICK AT IT
How do you prevent urinary tract infections?
drink plenty of fluids, do not hold urine once the urge to urinate has occurred, urinate after sexual intercourse, wear cotton underwear, rinse soap off well in the shower, after a bowel movement, wipe from front to rear.
Why is your child always sick throwing up temp headache?
Sometimes they throw up because they have to poo or they have a STOMACH BUG or if you are allergic to sometin that you just ate.
Can a baby be born with hepatitis c?
You can have children have children of course,is it safe?Well pregnancy is not contraindicated in hepatitis C infected women, as the perinatal transmission from mother-to-baby occurs in less than six percent of all cases.Babies born to positive mothers should be tested for anti-HCV one year after birth. So in most case yes it should be safe!
It is under 5% chance of the baby contracting hep C in the western world. Blood to blood contact only occurs within the birthing process - there is no sharing of blood via the placenta. So it is considered low risk.There is a risk of birth defects if the mother was/is on ribavirin, one of the drugs used in the treatment of hep C. Please be aware of that.Also, all babies born to hep C positive mothers will contain hep C antibodies for the first 18-24 months of life, so there is no point in testing the baby until after that time period. After this, only the babies with hep C active in their blood will show antibodies.
How do you make your baby sleep?
Maybe rocking her, if not did you try feeding her and changing her diaper?
Why is your son spitting up blood?
Call for medical assistance now. It could be:
- Bleeding ulcer in the stomach, first part of the small intestine, or esophagus
- Bleeding esophageal varices or stomach varices
- Defects in the blood vessels of the GI tract
- Infection of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis)
- Inflammation of the esophagus lining (esophagitis)
- Inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis)
- Irritation or erosion of the lining of the esophagus or stomach
- Swallowing blood (for example, swallowed after a nosebleed)
- Tumors of the stomach or esophagus
What is normal pulse for 6 year old?
For an active child it is about 120 BPM depending on how active they are
What is the common name for Progeria?
Anageria is the medical term for Progeria. There is a thread in the sci.med group discussing this way back in '95, but the poster never published a follow-up, I think.
Vaginal thrush is caused by an overpopulation of yeast in the vagina when the bacterial population decreases. The bacteria usually produce an acid called lactic acid, and when they're not around the acidity of the vagina decreases and this allows the yeast to grow out of control. Yogurt has similar (harmless) bacteria that also produce lactic acid. (This is actually what causes the milk to change into yogurt.) So applying yogurt to your vulva (the area around your vagina; not inside it) usually cures a yeast infection. It's totally natural, and totally safe.
The best cure for a sore throat would be to gargle with saltwater. Fill a small cup with water, and mix in about 1/8 teaspoon of salt. You should also avoid fried foods like potato chips after you gargle. Fresh fruit is always a better choice.
Where can you buy the vitamin Oscon?
Vitamin stores carry the selenium and the vitamin E which make up Oscon.
How many pediatric surgeons are there in the USA?
Approximately 700 or an average of 14 per state. Pediatric Surgeons can be found in Children's Hospitals or very large Community Hospitals in large cities.
How do you treat a child with a 103.4 fever?
- Call your doctor and ask about alternating ibuprofin and Tylenol also in the mean time make a luckwarm bath not cold and not hot, and sit the baby in it for about 10 minutes if you can.
- It's advisable that you take your baby to either a clinic or ER. Sometimes babies can get fevers and mothers do exactly what the above poster said and all is well, but, sometimes a fever can mean there is something wrong and you need to let a doctor look at your baby.
Can drinking spoiled milk give your baby a fever?
That is always a topic of dispute. If milk is not taken out from the breast, the mother can get acute mastitis due to stagnation of the milk. That can be serious problem. Baby may get some what ill due to breast feeding. But then, baby may not accept the top feed. So it is more practical to continue the the breast feeding. Top feeding is given to compliment the breast feeding, if baby does not get enough breast milk.
Life expectancy of a child with dandy walker syndrome?
My daughter was diagnosed with Dandy Walker syndrome when she was 5. She is now a young woman of 36. Her shunt has been replaced once since the first one. And has borne 6 children!
What to do if an infant is choking?
There are various precaution measures of choking for a baby. The first thing is to always stay prepared. You can try rubbing the back or patting it gently. However, if the child is not able to breathe you should call emergency immediately.
Is it normal your 4 year old has a low grade fever and stomack ahes?
NO it is most definetly not normal for anyone to have a fever and stmomach aches and i recomend taking your child to the doctors as soon as you can to make sure that is nothing sereios! Yes i did mean to capitalize no!
Molluscum bumps are white and have a central depression. They are typically one to two millimeters in diameter and usually occur in multiples.
What conditions can babies be born with?
Cough is the most common disease in babies that is caused due to irritation of nerve receptors in the braonchial tubes, trachea and throat. It can be associated by infection of viruses. This disease is not transmitted from one to another. Cough can be disturbed the sleep of family members and upsetting over the night.
AsthmaAsthma is a lung disorder that is developed when the air transmits to lungs. It develops breathing conditions and has become narrow. The large numbers of babies are affected with asthma. There is no cure of asthma, but it can be controlled. WHO has estimated that 50 million people are suffered from asthma in every year.
Asthma is caused in babies by various factors such as dust, viruses, changes in temperature, air pollution, foods and sinus infections. The different type of treatment is based on medication and environmental control.
FluFlu in babies is developed due to the infection of the influenza virus. Flu affects the nose, throat and lungs. It can be transmitted from one to another. This disorder passes by coughing and sneezing. The common symptoms of flu may include sore throat, fever, headache, cough, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The doctors recommend ibuprofens such as Motrin or Advil or acetaminophen to reduce the flu. The health care providers do not prescribe aspirin to babies.
PolioPolio is also known as poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis. It is most common disease in babies. It is associated due to the infection of poliovirus. It affects the intestinal wall in the baby's body. Polio can be transmitted by contaminated water and food. The different treatments of polio are based on the signs and symptoms and causes of the disorders. Antibiotics, a nutritious diet and moderate exercise are recommended to reduce the polio.
Small poxSmall pox is caused by infection from variola named virus. This disease happens in the form of pus-filled blisters on the legs, arms, face and other parts of the body. There are two types of small pox such as variola minor and variola major. Variola minor is less common in children. However variola major is the most common in children.
The possible symptoms of small pox may include cough, vomiting, hypotonia, backache, pus-filled blisters in red color, convulsions, prostration and fatigue. There is no cure to reduce small pox.
How do you get rid of growing pains?
-Apply a heat pad
-Do stretches, especially before bed
-Rub the muscles where the pain is occurring
-try to rest it, and try not to think about it
Works for me and I have had them bad since 6 years old.
How do you be good aunt to a newborn?
From my experience being a good aunt to a newborn is about being a good support to the parents. No sleep, a lot of pain and short fuzes will lead to a high stress environment for the parents and the newborn baby. Give the parents some love and support and you will be creating a calm and loving environment for the newborn baby.
I have two sisters each with two children. My role as an aunt started during each pregnancy. I took it upon myself to be their support person. I spent my days off work at their houses helping to clean, cook and spend some quite time with their older children. It's also important to be a bit of councilor to the soon-to-be mum - she's tired and stressed and emotional and may need someone to talk to.
When a baby is born it's important to fully understand the needs of the parents. Do they want people in their house to help? Offer to stay over and be the live in maid for a few days. They may not want people hanging around so you can offer to pick up their washing and return it back to them ironed.
Always turn up with food - the last thing either parent can be bothered to do is cook. Offer to take any of the other children out for the day to give them some personal attention and their parents a break. Offer to change, hold, feed or wash the newborn baby - this will be a chance for you to bond and for the parents to have a much needed shower or nap.
It's important to listen to the parents - if someone is trying to organize a get-together at their house two days after the birth and the mother is not coping, it's nice if someone recognizes that, asks if they would like to reschedule and makes the arrangements if they do.
By listening to and supporting the parents you will be helping the newborn baby. There's not much use taking a 4 day old baby to the zoo or getting them an ice cream - that will come later. I think the job of an aunt to a newborn is to love the new little baby, seek opportunities to bond with him/her and above all else be a support to the parents.
How long will a burst eardrum drain?
A ruptured tympanic membrane (aka - a burst ear-drum) will drain pus and mucus from the middle ear until the hole within the tympanic membrane has sealed over. Therapy usually involves antibiotic ear-drops and sometimes oral antibiotics, too.
