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Rheumatic Fever and Your Child 2008-02-18 11:30:00 1. What is Rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is usually seen in children between 5 and 15 years where, after an episode of fever and sore throat, child again develops fever, joint pain and joint swellings along with heart disease. There is a strong relationship with the throat infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus. 2. What kind of children develops rheumatic fever? Both male and female children are equally affected. In India this disease is rarely seen in children below 5 years. This disease is common in children of poor socioeconomic condition leading to unhygienic and over crowded living conditions. In the above me Read more:Fever
Diabetes in children 2008-02-16 13:34:00 Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children: 90-95 per cent of under 16s with diabetes have this type. It is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease, meaning a condition in which the body's immune system 'attacks' one of the body's own tissues or organs.In Type 1 diabetes it's the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas that are destroyed. How common is it? Childhood diabetes isn't common, but there are marked variations around the world: in England and Wales 17 children per 100,000 develop diabetes each year in Scotland the figure is 25 per 100,000 in Finland it's 43 per 100,000 in Japan it's 3 per 100,000 Read more:Diabetes
All about Appendicitis 2008-02-14 01:16:00 What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small worm-like pouch attached to the large bowel. It can happen at any age but most cases are between 8 and 25 years of age. It is rarely seen in children aged under two years. For young people, appendicitis is probably the most common cause of stomach pain requiring emergency surgery. What causes appendicitis? In most cases, the specific reason for the inflammation is not known but it is sometimes caused by small pieces of hardened stool (faecaliths) that get stuck in the appendix. What are the symptoms of appendicitis? The symptoms can be extremely variable but often take the following classic pattern. The first sign is usually a pain or discomfort in the centre o
What is a cold ? (common cold) 2008-02-13 21:03:00 A cold is a contagious viral disease which infects the soft lining (mucous membrane) of the nose. There are more than 100 different viruses which can result in a cold. The characteristic symptom is a runny nose. Usually, it is a mild condition, recovery taking place within about a week. However, sometimes the same symptoms occur with other illnesses like influenza. It is most common during the cold winter months and affects children and adults of all ages. Most people will catch a cold two to four times a year.How do we catch a cold? A person is contagious from the day before the illness breaks out until one to three days after they feel better. The infection is spread by airborne droplets when the sufferer coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread by hand if
Croup 2008-04-25 20:27:00 What is croup? Croup is a condition that develops quickly in children and is usually caused by a viral infection in the upper airways that is localised in the throat and surrounding tissues. It is characterised by a barking cough. It usually occurs in young children under five years of age, and in most cases clears up spontaneously in 24 to 48 hours. Very rarely, croup is a sign of something much more serious, such as diphtheria. How do you get croup? The virus can either be transferred through airborne droplets produced by coughing and sneezing, or passed from one person to another by touch. From the hands, the virus may enter the mucous membrane of the eyes and nose. Croup is usually caused by the parainfluenza virus, although there are
Chickenpox (varicella) 2008-04-25 20:19:00 What is chickenpox?Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness that is common in children. It causes an itching skin rash with blisters. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and usually runs its course without problems. How do you catch chickenpox? The viral infection is transferred from one person to another through direct contact with the broken chickenpox blisters and through airborne droplets. The infectious period lasts from about three days before the rash appears until all the blisters have formed scabs. The incubation period between being infected with chickenpox until the disease breaks out and symptoms appear is 10 to 20 days. What are the symptoms of chickenpox? A rash that usually begins on the body and face and la
All about Kawasaki disease 2008-07-24 13:56:00 Kawasaki disease
is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and most often affects kids under age 5. The cause is unknown, but if the symptoms are recognized early, kids with Kawasaki disease can fully recover within a few days. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications that can affect the heart.Kawasaki disease occurs in 19 out of every 100,000 kids in the United States. Read more:Kawasaki
Do Allergies Cause Asthma? 2008-07-24 13:47:00 Although allergies and asthma are separate conditions, they are related. People who have allergies — particularly those that affect the nose and eyes — are more likely to have asthma. If you have allergies or asthma, your child is more likely to have it, too, because the tendency to develop these conditions is often inherited.But not everyone who has allergies has asthma, and not all cases of Read more:Allergies
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Thinking of Some Nice Gift Ideas For Children ?? 2008-08-05 02:04:00 Kids always like gifts. When child does something that needs rewarding, an inexpensive gift could make a powerful statement and influence them. Kids are often picky. Finding the right gift can be hard. Children
love to learn, despite how they act at school. Educational toys are great for kids.Hooked on Phonics is a leading toys that helps children learn and have fun. You might also consider to
Fearing of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in your child? 2008-08-05 01:47:00 ADHD In Children There are several parents who live in the fear of whether their child
has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Unlike many other disorders and other problems, ADHD can be one which bears both psychological and social impacts on virtually everyone who has anything to do with the child. ADHD, acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurological syndrome,
Is it necessary for me to store my baby's cord blood? 2008-07-25 06:42:00 Umbilical cord blood Up to 180mL of blood from a newborn baby that is returned to the neonatal circulation if the umbilical cord is not prematurely clamped. In some obstetric and midwifery practices, physiological extended-delayed cord clamping protocol, as well as water birth, allows for the cord blood to pulse into the neonate for 5-20 m
Are Headphones Safe for Your Kids Ears? 2008-09-17 04:53:00 These days, headphones join us on the bus, on the train, on the sidewalk, mid-conversation with a friend, and in the check-out line. These contexts might make it difficult to hear, which might lead us to turn the volume all the way up. But how loud is too loud? A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that increasing the volume on your headphones to drown out backgro Read more:Headphones
HIV AIDS 2008-09-15 13:39:00 What is AIDS
?AIDS denotes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by the HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). AIDS is the final disease stage of HIV whereby the patient’s immune system is completely destroyed and the patient suffers from variety of problems.Is AIDS the same as HIV infection? HIV infection means that a patient is infected with HIV virus. A patient with HIV infectio
All about Head Lice 2008-09-15 13:29:00 What are head lice? Head lice (Pediculus Capitis) are insects that are found on human head on the scalp and hair. These insects are parasitic in nature and feed on human blood that they suck through the scalp. They are almost a quarter on size as compared to rice grain and somewhat brownish in color. Though they are difficult to spot especially when they are in hair, but they can be seen by naked
What is Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ? 2008-09-15 13:26:00 Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
My baby has excess watering of the eyes. What is the cause?Nasolacrimal duct obstruction is the commonest cause of watering of eyes in infants. Nasolacrimal duct is the duct that drains the tears from the eyes to the nose. In most of the children, the nasolacrimal duct opens before the first birthday. What are the signs and symptoms of nasolacrimal duct obstruction?Th
All about Congenital Heart Disease 2008-10-14 12:59:00 It will be a real desperate situation to know that your child has a congenital heart lesion (congenital means one that's present at birth). But congenital heart disease is a relatively common condition that affects almost 1 in every 100 newborns around the world. Newer technology, Medical experts, and experience can make accurate diagnosis and treatments that allow nearly every form of conge Read more:Congenital
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All about Breast feeding 2008-10-08 07:13:00 1) when to start Brast feeding in a newborn baby? Breast
feeding should be started as early as possible in all newborn babies regardles of the mode of delivery whethere it is cesarean section or normal delivary. Sometimes the mother may be sedated after the ceasaren surgeory but the baby should be put to breast as early as possible.2) What is the best feeding technique for the newborn baby?When su
Childhood Stress 2008-11-03 14:37:00 Sources of Stress in Children Stress in your children commonly arise from outside sources (such as your family, friends, or school), but they can also come from within. The pressure we place on ourselves can be most significant because there is often a discrepancy between what we think we ought to be doing and what we are actually doing in our lives. Stress can affect anyone , even kids , who f Read more:Childhood
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