“My son keeps complaining that his ears hurt and that he hears loudly from time to time. His doctor says he has a retracted ear drum. What is this? “…This is a relatively common occurrence in children, especially during a Read More …
Category: Child Health And Wellness Information
Pyloric Stenosis
Pyloric stenosis is a condition that usually occurs in firstborn baby boys, between the age of three to six weeks old. The main symptom of it is persistent and progressively worsening vomiting in an otherwise well baby. What is the Read More …
Nosebleeds In Children
Nosebleeds, medically known as “Epistaxis” are common in children and fortunately not usually associated with any serious underlying problem. Most of the time nosebleeds stop on their own without any specific treatment. With age the tendency for nosebleeds decreases. What Read More …
Nightmares and Night Terrors in Children
One of the most common concerns of parents is sleep disturbances, including nightmares and night terrors. About nightmares Nightmares occur quite commonly in young children. Typically, a child with a nightmare wakes up completely, is very anxious, and usually remembers Read More …
Middle Ear Infections: An Overview of Otitis Media
Otitis Media is an infection in the space behind the eardrum, the “middle ear”. It’s one of the most common childhood problems that doctors see and treat. More than 70% of all children have at least one middle ear infection Read More …
Measles
Many people are surprised to discover that measles is a common cause of death in children worldwide today. Yes, I said today, in the 21st century. In developing areas like sub-Saharan Africa, measles is among the top causes of death Read More …
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia. Humans are exposed to this germ by getting bitten by the black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. Ticks contact the bacteria and get infected when they feed on infected Read More …
Listeria or Listeriosis
What is Listeria? Listeria Monocytogenes is the germ that has been at the center of a recent nationwide food-related outbreak. Listeria, like other bacteria, is found in the environment like soil, vegetation, animal feed, and in human and animal feces. Read More …
Milk Protein Allergy
Cow milk allergy is the most common food allergy in young children. Fortunately, most babies outgrow milk allergies by their second or third year. In the meantime, parents of babies with milk allergies can be reassured that – although there Read More …
Lactose Intolerance
Cow milk allergy differs from lactose intolerance. In order to understand the difference, one must know exactly what makes up cow’s milk. Ordinary cow’s milk contains three basic components: protein, sugar – specifically lactose – and vitamins and nutrients such Read More …