Articles on pediatrics

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

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

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

Causes of hiccups in adults and children, how to get rid of them Hiccuping in children and adults is often perceived as a normal phenomenon. But in some cases, it can be a sign of serious pathological problems. In case of persistent and prolonged hiccups, a doctor's consultation is necessary. A pedi

Gall bladder cholestasis syndrome: causes, symptoms, treatment Cholestasis – this is a condition where bile does not enter the duodenum, as a result of which bilirubin enters the bloodstream and accumulates in the blood. Usually, bilirubin binds in the liver with bile, passes through the bile

Symptoms, treatment and prevention of scarlet fever Scarlatina is an infectious disease that occurs in an acute form and is characterized by a spot rash, inflammation in the throat, and general intoxication of the body. Signs of scarlet fever in children are always pronounced, so in most cases trea

Prevention and treatment of diathesis in children The common term "diathesis" is not a diagnosis, as many believe for some reason. This is a congenital anomaly of the constitution - a borderline condition characterized by the risk of a number of diseases. The cause of diathesis in infants is a hered

What to do if you have lost your voice - doctor's advice What to do if the voice is lost or hoarse? This symptom may not mean anything, but sometimes it is a sign of serious diseases. Causes of voice loss The voice may not disappear completely (this is called dysphonia), more often we encounter hoa

The main symptoms of pink roseola in an infant Roseola is a viral disease accompanied by a three-day fever and rash. The disease is most often diagnosed in children under the age of two. The symptoms of pink roseola in an infant are easily confused with rubella, allergies, and SARS. Quite often, ros

Cephalohematoma in newborns on the head - symptoms, treatment A birth injury characterized by the formation of a hematoma is called a cephalohematoma. Pathology is diagnosed in 3% of babies, regardless of gender. Cephalohematoma in newborns on the head can be accompanied by various complications: de

Strengthening immunity in children, main types All parents, without exception, should know how to increase the child's immunity. The methods of strengthening the baby's defenses are aimed at making the little person subject to as little risk of contracting infectious diseases as possible. To convey

Signs of hypovitaminosis of vitamin E on the skin of the face and hands Hypovitaminosis is a pathological condition caused by a lack of a certain vitamin in the body. Fatigue, irritability, poor sleep, reduced appetite are characteristic manifestations of pathology. Among the main signs of hypovitam

Even babies can take tests at home Taking tests at home is not a luxury, but a necessity dictated by the modern rhythm of life. Time constraints, long queues, tight schedule and the physical impossibility of the patient to reach the district polyclinic are obstacles that can arise for everyone. Cons

Symptoms of rickets in babies - information for parents Rickets is a polydisease of metabolism, which is accompanied by a deficiency of vitamin D. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in children under the age of three. Signs of rickets in children under 1 year of age are muscle hypotonia, curvature

Symptoms of false croup in children, treatment False croup is an acute respiratory viral disease of an infectious nature, characteristic of children under the age of six. Medicine considers it as a complex of certain symptoms during inflammation of the trachea and larynx, which is accompanied by sev

What to do if a child has swallowed a foreign body - pre-medical actions of parents Babies are very inquisitive, and when they begin to move independently, the risk of swallowing a foreign body increases many times. Doctors note that most often various foreign bodies are removed from the digestive t