Articles on pediatrics

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

Sepsis - what kind of disease is it: diagnosis, treatment, prognosis Sepsis is damage to the body by pathogenic microorganisms that have entered the blood. It can be caused by streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, as well as viruses, fungi and protozoa. Most

Why does a white coating appear on the baby's tongue during breastfeeding Microorganisms live and reproduce on the mucous membrane of the tongue. Plaque on the tongue occurs when its surface is colonized by bacteria or fungi, and dead cells get "trapped" between the tongue papillae. H

Parents have a lot of questions: how to take care of a newborn, can a baby have a sore throat, how is his bad health expressed? Can a baby have a sore throat? Inflammatory processes in human respiratory organs are usually illustrated by hyperemia (redness), pain, irritation of the mucous membrane.

Symptoms, treatment and prevention of chickenpox Chickenpox or chickenpox is an acute infectious disease, widespread, affecting children of all age groups and adults. Knowing the symptoms of the onset of chickenpox in children will help to take quick medical measures, reduce recovery time and pre

Main symptoms of pet dander allergy Allergy to pets is an allergic reaction to proteins contained in the cells of the epidermis, saliva or urine of animals. The main symptoms of pet dander allergy are sneezing and runny nose. In some cases, this may manifest as difficulty breathing and an attack of

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

Causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs under the influence of external or internal factors. The cause of nodular dermatitis is a virus. The main manifestations of the disease: redness of the skin, severe itching, rash, watery blisters, formati

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

Pains in the right hypochondrium: why the stomach hurts Everyone feels a stomach ache from time to time. Most of the causes of this condition are easily diagnosed and treated on an outpatient basis. But pain can be a sign of a serious pathology that requires emergency hospitalization. It is importan

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 hypovi

Tetanus vaccination for children: why vaccination is necessary Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Spores of the pathogen, as a rule, enter the body through a wound. Tetanus bacillus produce