In children who are sick with COVID-19, whether mildly or severely, after recovering from COVID-19, they may have to deal with MIS-C, a multisystem inflammatory syndrome, which is a severe complication following a COVID-19 infection that requires immediate treatment. Neglecting it could be life-threatening.
Excessive sunlight is harmful to your skin. It’s even more harmful for your children’s delicate skin. Therefore, sunscreen or sunblock is necessary, especially if you will be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time.
Dermatitis, or better known as allergic rash or skin inflammation, can affect both adults and children, but especially in babies younger than 1 year old. This condition should be treated right away before it becomes a chronic problem. The faster the specialist takes care of it, the faster it is to heal completely. And the babies will be happy on their way to progress their development.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common and affects between 1-5% of children, while snoring can be found in 4-12% especially in 2-6 years olds.
For every child, vaccines are deemed essential in effectively building immunity against diseases. Generally, young children should receive basic vaccines according to their age.
Diarrheal infections, which are widespread among children throughout the year, especially during the winter season causing many parents to worry, may not be caused by bacterial infections but are due to a virus called Norovirus. This results in severe symptoms in young children, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Especially if their immune system is weak, the condition can become severe and potentially life-threatening. Therefore, being aware of this virus can help in promptly taking care of the affected children and treating them in a timely manner.
The rainy season is the merry season for many types of viruses and bacteria, causing the main reasons for various diseases to occur. The 6 prominent diseases that children are most at risk during the rainy season include influenza, hand, foot, and mouth disease, dengue fever, chickenpox, diarrhea or dysentery, and IPD and pneumonia.
Newborns and critically ill newborns need to be cared for by pediatricians specializing in neonatology and perinatology, particularly in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This care not only provides timely treatment but also helps to reduce the risk of potential complications.
Urinary Tract Infection in Children is characterized by fever, fussiness, or stomach pain during urination. The urine might have a foul smell, and appear red or cloudy. Frequent, incomplete urination may occur. Some individuals may experience loss of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea. When a physical examination does not reveal any clear abnormalities, a urine sample will be collected for analysis.
Intussusception is a condition in which a portion of the intestine telescopes into the lumen of an adjacent segment. It is an emergency that requires prompt and proper treatment.
Hernia in children is a condition where the intestines or any organ within the abdominal cavity moves out of its original position through a hole or pushes itself through an area of muscle or fascia that has become weak, lost its strength, and goes to another position. This often results in a visible lump in a certain area of the abdominal wall.
Congenital complete obstruction of the esophagus (Esophageal Atresia) is one of the causes of respiratory distress in newborns, with symptoms from the very beginning of birth, which mostly starts with mild symptoms.