Ant bites might not be as common as mosquito or spider bites but still capable of triggering localized swelling, redness and even an allergic reaction in rare circumstances. It is vital to teach children to avoid an area if there is an ant pile nearby and clean any ant bites right away to prevent infection. […]
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Rickets is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries wherein nutritional deficiencies in children are widespread. In fact, an estimate from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 5 out of every 1,000,000 children aged between 6 months and 5 years develop Rickets. Vitamin D deficiency is the leading cause of
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Nursemaid’s elbow is considered as a prevalent injury during early childhood. It is oftentimes referred to as a pulled elbow since it occurs once the elbow of a child is pulled or partly displaced. This injury is medically known as radial head subluxation. Since the bones and muscles of young children are still developing, it
The nose is considered as a profound space that goes directly back into the face. A small region of the nasal cavity is discernible by simply looking into the tip of the nose. In the rear of the nose, the space turns downward and connects to the rear part of the mouth. The usual objects
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When it comes to a food allergy, it is basically an adverse reaction to certain foods that is instigated by the immune response. Almond is a type of tree nut which are one of the most common triggers together with soy, eggs, milk, peanuts, wheat, shellfish and fish. Food allergy among infants can be difficult
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Providing food to a vomiting toddler can be a difficult task, but it is required to help him/her recover. Even if the toddler throws up most of the food and liquids given, he/she can gain some nutrition. Always keep the toddler properly nourished even if he/she is sick will ensure that he/she will not develop
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Measles is considered as a very infectious airborne virus that was known to infect a large population. The condition rarely occurs in developed countries. The symptoms of this condition manifest in phases over a span of about four days. A doctor should be consulted for proper assessment and diagnosis if you suspect that a toddler
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In the past years, there were four separate influenza pandemics that have killed millions globally and an equal number have perished due to seasonal influenza. The two flu viruses, namely influenza A and B are responsible for almost all cases of flu among humans. Influenza A is responsible for all the global pandemics and most
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Lactose is the main sugar present in milk and normally digested in the small intestines with the help of the enzyme lactase. Since individuals who are lactose intolerant do not produce enough amounts of this enzyme, their bodies could not digest the lactose properly. The undigested food will pass on to the large intestines or
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Excess abdominal gas among children or commonly called as flatulence is quite common and typically easy to cure. The gas is primarily composed of odorless vapors including nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen and oftentimes, methane. Excess amount of gas that was not passed out can lead to abdominal pain. There are some measures that can
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