Category: Health & Diseases
Neonatal listeriosis. What it is and prevention in pregnancy
Throughout history, neonatal infections have been major causes of death. They also often affect babies before, during, and after birth. One of the bacteria that can cause serious damage, cause miscarriages, and deaths, is Listeria monocytogenes. Learn what the symptoms and characteristics of neonatal listeriosis are and how to prevent it. Neonatal Listeriosis, what is ... Read more
Hand-to-mouth disease, symptoms, risk and prevention
Does your child have red spots on his or her hands and feet and annoying blisters on his or her mouth? Then you may have the syndrome known as hands, feet, and mouth. Don’t be alarmed, it’s a virus it’s contagious, but usually harmless and mild. What is hand, foot and mouth disease? The hand, ... Read more
How to strengthen the immune system in children?
When children are young they tend to get sick more often and are not told of the first week of day care, maternal or primary care. Children under the age of six are colded between 6 and 8 times a year, with possible ear, stomach and throat infections added to this. According to dr. Mafalda ... Read more
Best foods for children with low defenses
When you become a mother, one of your main concerns is that your children are well fed. According to the World Health Organization, the nutrition you give them during the first few years will be decisive for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is essential to know the best foods for babies and children ... Read more
Common allergies in children how to identify them?
Have you noticed how some children react to dust, pets or some foods? This is because your immune system perceives certain elements as an invading organism, rejects it, and produces what is known as an allergy. Learn about common allergies and how to identify them. 1. Dust Dust mites are the main allergic element that ... Read more
What causes rotavirus and what does it mean?
WHAT IS ROTAVIRUS? It is a virus that causes childhood infectious gastroenteritis. Almost all children will have at least 1 rotavirus infection before age 5. WHO IS AT RISK OF DEVELOPING IT? It is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in young children around the world. Children under the age of five are the ... Read more
Menorrhagia, what is it and what are the causes?
A woman must and has the need to know perfectly what the amount of her menstrual flow is, rating it in a range of: little, moderate, or abundant. Usually, the amount of blood in menstruations ranges from very little, which can range from 2 to 6 milliliters, to 80 milliliters per period, which roughly equals ... Read more
10 Most Common Infections in Children
Infections are common childhood diseases. As your child’s immune system develops over the years, it’s critical to strengthen it with available vaccines and a balanced diet. These are the 10 most common infections in children and some measures to combat them. The information in this article is to guide you however, you should go, call ... Read more
Edwards syndrome, also known as Trisomy 18
Edwards syndrome develops early in pregnancy. It is a congenital disorder such as Down syndrome, although it is much less common. This syndrome develops at the same time as the fertilization of the egg by the sperm, so if the development of pregnancy is fulfilled, the child will be born with the syndrome. It is ... Read more
Food allergies in infants and children
Food allergies cause your child to have different problems when he or she eats certain nutrients. This can cause all kinds of unpleasant discomforts, such as abdominal cramps or skin irritation. How do you know if your child has a food allergy and what you can do about it? First of all, let’s define…What are ... Read more
Atopic dermatitis in children. What it is and remedies
Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes certain alterations in the skin. This pathology is of chronic condition and with a certain genetic predisposition. Its main symptoms manifest as inflammations, skin lesions and irritations. In addition, this alteration creates a greater sensitivity and excessively dry skin, which leads to flaking, irritation and great itching ... Read more
Mastitis – Treatments, symptoms and causes
Mastitis is a breast inflammation that can be accompanied by an infection. In most cases, it occurs during the first six weeks after delivery, but it can also develop at any other time during or even outside the lactation period. Mastitis can also occur in women who are not breastfeeding. It can occur even in ... Read more
How to help children overcome a phobia
Fears during childhood are normal and disappear as children grow. It is a psychological response to situations that your children perceive as a real danger. When those fears become irrational or disproportionate and persistent they are known as phobias. Is your child suffering a phobia? Your child may be afraid of basic things like darkness, ... Read more
Childhood osteoarthritis, what it is and how to prevent it
Although osteoarthritis is a disease that usually affects adults, children can also get it. In this sense, it is important to know what is childhood osteoarthritis and how it can be prevented to be prepared. Below, you will find all the details about its cause, symptoms, and prevention. What is childhood osteoarthritis It is called ... Read more
Activities for children with disabilities – different abilities
Regardless of the type of disability, there is an ideal recreational activity for the stimulation of each child. Everyone deserves to be given quality time, to be distracted, and to enjoy a pleasant time. Then, you will meet some fun activities for children with different abilities. Children with sensory disabilities Children with hearing impairment or ... Read more