Articles on pediatrics
Growth standards in children – data from the World Health Organization Physical development of the child – this is one of the main indicators that allow you to determine his potential strengths, early detect the appearance of various diseases that can later disrupt the normal course of
Causes of fainting in children and adults, first aid Fainting is a short-term loss of consciousness that lasts from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. Prolonged unconsciousness is dangerous for a person and requires resuscitation measures by qualified specialists. But providing first aid in case of fainting i
Thyropathy in children with Down syndrome. Clinical case Diseases of the thyroid gland in patients with Down syndrome are quite common. The number of these ailments increases with age: from 4% to 54% of all children with this genetic feature. Read about the signs of thyroid diseases in people with D
Symptoms and treatment of bronchial asthma in children Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, which in people with increased sensitivity to triggers is accompanied by bronchial obstruction of varying degrees. The main symptoms of asthma: wheezing attacks, diffic
Symptoms, treatment and prevention of helminths in children In medicine, worms are called helminths, which lead a parasitic lifestyle in the body of their host - a human. Both adults and children are susceptible to helminth infection, there are many types of these parasites, so it is important for p
The technique of expressing breast milk by hand - tips for a young mother The question of expressing breast milk in a bottle after feeding is relevant today. Some experts are convinced of the necessity of this process, some are against it. In what cases is it recommended to express milk: with st
From what age can children fly on an airplane Can children fly on an airplane and at what age? - a question that worries young parents, especially in the warm season. In this article you will find the answer to this and other questions, as well as recommendations from a pediatrician and advice from
Causes and symptoms of diarrhea. Treatment of diarrhea with tablets Diarrhea, vomiting and fever are frequent companions of gastrointestinal disorders and some other pathological conditions. This "three" can significantly spoil the quality of life, even for a short time. Let's consider the causes of
Symptoms and treatment of chapped lips in adults and children The folk name of angulite is zaida. The disease is characterized by cracks in the corners of the mouth, erosion and irritation. In some cases, slight bleeding may occur. Common causes of clogging in the corners of the mouth: infection, ir
Basic rules for caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home Helping the child adapt to new conditions faster is the primary task of young parents. Observing the basic rules of caring for a newborn baby in the first days of life at home will be a good help in this. The baby is develo
Neurosonography of the brain in newborns Neurosonography (ultrasound) of the brain is an examination performed in early infancy, when the baby's fontanel has not yet closed. This is one of the safest examination methods, but it should be performed only as prescribed by a doctor. The fact is tha
Causes, diagnosis and treatment of genital synechiae Synechia are bridges that stretch between tissues and lead to their sticking together. Adhesions from the side of the genitals develop with synechiae of the foreskin in boys, intrauterine synechiae and synechiae of the labia in girls. Classificat
Column by Kateryna Mykhailivna Kovbasko, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pediatrician, Pediatric Allergist at the Dobrobut Medical Network Spring in Quarantine: Seasonal Allergies Are Still Here The sun, warmth, and spring air—each year, we eagerly await the arrival of spring. This year, howe
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - causes, treatment Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a pathology characterized by impulsivity, inattention, increased excitability and excessive activity. The syndrome develops in childhood, but can also be observed in adults. This conditio
Symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis in an adult Tick-borne encephalitis (TE) is a viral infection characterized by a predominant damage to the central nervous system. Infection with tick-borne encephalitis occurs through a tick bite. The carriers of the virus are ixodid ticks, which are infected
What is low-grade fever: causes, diagnosis Subfeverility is a condition in which there is an increase in body temperature up to 38 °C over a long period of time. Chronic subfebrile temperature is called an unexplained increase in body temperature for more than two weeks. In this sta
How to help a child if he has swallowed water while bathing Even the most attentive and careful parents can have failures in caring for little fidgets. It is impossible to always keep one eye on the baby, whose curiosity sometimes leads him to dangerous places. Children are deprived of the instinct
When I am asked how to strengthen immunity, I first smile and then ask questions. There are many questions. The conversation can take half an hour, or maybe an hour. But sometimes the answers may not be found at the end of this hour. I have been working as a pediatric immunologist for more than 2