Articles on pediatrics

Diphtheria and vaccination against it Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease, the only way to prevent it is vaccination. For many, vaccination against diphtheria is something scary and dangerous, but in fact it is part of the mandatory disease prevention program. Doctors do not give a full

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 jaundice in adults and children. Treatment Jaundice is a syndrome characterized by yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes. Jaundice is a clinical manifestation of various pathological conditions. Causes of physiological jaundice in newborns: immaturity of the enzyme system of th

Why is breastfeeding important?  Breast milk is the natural and optimal nutrition for an infant. It contains all the necessary nutrients, antibodies, enzymes, and biologically active substances that ensure the growth and development of the child.  Breastfeeding contributes to: 

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

What is childhood roseola?  Childhood roseola (also known as sudden exanthema in children) — is a common viral infection that usually occurs in infants aged 6 months to 3 years. The illness typically has a mild course and ends with full recovery without complications.   Ca

Symptoms and treatment of sweating in adults and children In medicine, skin irritation that occurs in the absence of regulation of sweating processes is called perspiration. This disease is most often diagnosed in childhood, but you also need to know about the treatment of sweating in adults. If the

When an ambulance is needed for a child Often, parents skillfully cope with the child's illness on their own. Some turn to the pediatrician, but the next day or after the baby's well-being improves. But there are conditions that require immediate medical attention. In cases where the ambu

Symptoms of hay fever and other types of fever A rise in body temperature accompanied by chills is called a fever. This condition indicates the presence of a pathological process in the body. Such hyperthermia in children and adults should be promptly diagnosed and stopped, as it can lead to death.

What does a pediatric pulmonologist treat A pediatric pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory system in children. The most common diseases dealt with by the specialist include: bronchial asthma, lung inflammation, pleurisy,

Dysplasia of hip joints in children - degrees, symptoms and treatment Dysplasia of the hip joints in children is a frequently diagnosed pathology that is detected in newborns. Such disorders of the functions of the hip joints can lead to serious consequences, up to disability. Pathology can be cause

Urinary incontinence in medicine is called enuresis. The nocturnal appearance of this disease means that a person is unable to control the urination process during sleep. Quite often, nocturnal enuresis is diagnosed in children, although this problem can be observed both in adolescence and adulthood

Bacterial conjunctivitis in a child: causes, symptoms, treatment, complications Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (outer transparent membrane of the eye), which is accompanied by hyperemia and swelling. Most often, the inflammatory process spreads to both eyes. Symptoms of conjunc

Meanwhile, three-quarters of all children will experience ear problems at least once before the age of three. Why Are Ear Infections So Common in Children? Let’s take a look at the middle ear to understand why little ears often suffer from harmful microorganisms. The canal known as the E

How to treat sores in the nose Sores in the nose are a problem that almost everyone deals with. In some cases, they can disappear on their own, in others, they can drag on for months, causing itching and suppuration. Most often, wounds signal a malfunction of certain internal organs and systems. How

Symptoms of milk intolerance in children Milk allergy is a type of food allergy that occurs most often in childhood. According to statistics, every twelfth inhabitant of our planet had such a pathology as a child. The main cause of allergy to cow's milk in infants is considered to be the imperfectio

Summer vacation time is the perfect time for a family vacation. And each family has its own idea of how to make it bright, memorable and healthy. The main thing is to understand that adults and children react differently to changes associated with outdoor recreation. For adults, a change in clima

Symptoms of a concussion in a child: information for parents Concussion is one of the most common diagnoses in pediatric traumatology. And although the damage is classified as a mild traumatic brain injury, the consequences of a concussion in children can be unpredictable. Emotional lability, tenden