Articles on pediatrics
Delayed development of a child is a condition when the anatomical and physiological parameters of his body do not correspond to age norms. Causes of delayed motor development, factors contributing to mental retardation of children, methods of treatment and special programs, prospects of such childre
Streptoderma in children: how it starts, main symptoms and treatment Any form of skin disease caused by streptococci is medically classified as streptoderma. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in children. Because of this, dermatologists conduct large-scale preventive work and explain to parents h
Adapted general education program (AZOP) for children with mental retardation Mental retardation (oligophrenia, mental retardation) is a general mental disorder characterized by a significant decrease in intellectual activity, adaptive skills, and underdevelopment of the emotional and volitional sph
Cystic fibrosis – what is this disease This is a genetic pathology that is inherited according to the autosomal recessive type, that is, only in those cases when the defective gene is carried by both parents. Disruption of the secretion of exocrine glands is characteristic of the disease. With
In the middle of the night, a child suddenly wakes up from a harsh "barking" cough, their voice becomes hoarse, and their breathing – noisy and unusual. For parents, such a situation can appear very alarming and even frightening. One of the most common causes of such symptom
Types, Signs, and Treatment of Congenital Heart Defects Among the most frequently diagnosed congenital pathologies are heart defects. They are detected within the first days of a child's life. However, with the use of modern ultrasound equipment during pregnancy, diagnosis can occur eve
What do parents need to know? The crying of an infant is one of the most common reasons young parents turn to a pediatrician. If the child is healthy, gaining weight well, but cries inconsolably for a certain amount of time every day, it is likely to be the infant distress syndrome, or baby
How to Treat Acute Rhinopharyngitis in Children and Adults Rhinopharyngitis refers to an acute inflammatory process of the mucous membrane of the nose and the posterior wall of the pharynx. Symptoms of acute rhinopharyngitis include a dry cough, nasal congestion, tickle in the throat, and abundan
Symptoms of vulvitis in girls and women. Treatment Inflammatory damage to the vulva (external female genital organs) is called vulvitis. Why this disease occurs, how to treat candidal vulvitis, what drugs to use - these and many other questions worry women, because vulvitis can cause serious gynecol
Postural disorders in preschool children - types and treatment Postural disorders in childhood are changes in the physiological state of the spine, which can be caused by functional changes in the musculoskeletal system. Postural disorders in preschool children can be manifested by the following
Cleft spine in adults and children, treatment Spina bifida is a congenital pathology, which consists in the underdevelopment of the brackets and/or bodies of the vertebrae, due to which a defect is formed in the wall of the spinal canal. A hernia of the spinal cord can form due to such a defect. Mos
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Mastitis is an inflammation of the tissue of the mammary gland, which may be accompanied by pain, a lump in the breast, and an increase in temperature. Most cases of mastitis are successfully treated without stopping breastfeeding. What causes mastitis? Mastitis most commonly develops in th
When a child begins to learn to read, parents expect rapid progress. However, sometimes the process stalls: the little one confuses letters, rearranges syllables, or reads mechanically, not understanding the content. If these mistakes are repeated consistently, the cause may be dyslexia. It is not a
What you need to know about the removal of molluscum contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is an infectious disease with nodular rashes on the skin and mucous membranes. The infection is transmitted by contact and most often occurs in children under 10 years of age. Molluscum contagiosum is not a health
What is hypoplasia? Causes, symptoms, treatment of hypoplasia Hypoplasia is the underdevelopment of an organ or tissue. This is a common and main feature of the pathology, it can be hypoplasia of the kidneys, brain or hypoplasia of a segment of the right or left vertebral artery. Underdevelopm
Sore throat is one of the most common reasons for parents to consult a pediatrician. However, not every case requires treatment with antibiotics. In most children, throat inflammation is caused by viruses, but sometimes the cause of the illness is a bacterium - beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A.&
Causes of the smell of acetone from a child's mouth Acetonemic syndrome is a condition of the body characterized by the presence of an excessive amount of ketone bodies in the blood. The syndrome can be either a separate disease or accompany other diseases. The main symptoms of acetonemic syndrome a