Vomiting in toddlers can be triggered by food poisoning, viruses or motion sickness. In such instances, it runs its course and settles on its own. You should try to settle the stomach of the child and start replacing lost fluids and nutrients to prevent dehydration. Even though there is not a lot that can be […]
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Appendicitis involves inflammation of the appendix due to a blockage. Even though the appendix is a small organ, it can cause significant issues if it becomes infected. The blockage might be brought about by infection, hardened stool or inflammation in the lymph nodes in the intestines. Even though appendicitis is the main cause of stomach
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Diabetes is a serious metabolic ailment that prevents the normal breakdown and usage of food particularly sugar or glucose by the body. This can lead to the impairment of the blood vessels, heart, kidneys and neurological system as well as cause progressive vision loss over several years. What are the forms of diabetes? There are
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Bronchiolitis is a prevalent respiratory ailment that affects infants. Since one of its distinctive symptom is difficulty breathing, it can be frightening for most parents. The condition involves infection that causes the small-sized breathing tubes of the lungs to become swollen. This disrupts the airflow through the lungs, thus causing difficulty breathing. This occurs most
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Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy that occurs in some children. It usually starts between the ages of 2-12 months and peaks around 4-8 months. Even though these seizures only last for 1-2 seconds, they typically occur together with every spasm occurring at 5-10 seconds in a series. During a spasm, the body becomes
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Various childhood diseases can trigger episodes of vomiting. Parents should expect a child to have this issue several times during these early years. Generally, it ends rapidly without requiring treatment but this can be undesirable to watch. Difference between vomiting and spitting up Initially, there is a difference between actual vomiting and simply spitting up.
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Cholera is an infection affecting the intestines due to Vibrio cholera. It results to watery diarrhea that can vary from minor to severe. The condition is uncommon in developed countries, but if travelling to certain developing countries, a child might acquire cholera after drinking or in uncommon cases where raw or undercooked shellfish was eaten.
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Norovirus infection is one of the common ailments that affect both adults and children. Even though there is no specific medication to manage norovirus, the objective is to ensure that the child is given plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration until the immune system clears the infection. Children with norovirus infection can be cared for
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Earache is one of the common reasons why children are taken to a doctor or emergency department. The pain has various causes thus it is ideal to consult a doctor if a child complains of earache or an infant has indications of ear pain. What are the causes of earache? The usual cause of earache
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Even though most think that motion sickness typically occurs while riding on a boat, it can also occur among children in an airplane, car, rollercoaster or even watching a rapid-paced moved, especially in 3D. What are the indications? The signs and symptoms typically include the following: Fatigue Dizziness Nausea and vomiting Sweating In most cases,
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