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Dehydration means lack of adequate quantity of fluid in the body of a child. Dehydration could be caused in the child due to medical reasons like vomiting or diarrhea which results in loss of fluid and this could be associated with lack of intake of fluid from mouth. In addition to sickness the child may [...]

Each and every activity undertaken by a child involves some level of stress and strain. The level of stress can be reduced to a great extent by following proper instruction and by taking breaks in between work. Computer is probably the latest addition of gadgets which keep the child involved for hours. This is a [...]

During earlier times it was considered that cholesterol is an age related problem and starts to show when a person grows old. Now it has been found that many kids even in pre teen age are suffering from high or unwanted level of cholesterol in their blood. Cholesterol is a wax like fatty substance produced [...]

Any major unpleasant event is bound to leave its mark on a child. The stress a child undergoes and the accompanying symptoms result in a disorder called post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The symptoms manifest themselves usually within three months of the trauma and may continue for years. However there is no hard and [...]

Pica is a disorder in many children who have craving for non food items. Pica patients have craving to eat non food material like dirt, clay, sand, mud, glue, ice, laundry starch, hair and such other things. This craving for non food items may be associated with: Nutritional deficiency, the patient may be deficient in [...]

These days allergic reaction to some item of food is quite common in children. Many items of food cause allergic reaction in children especially young children. Peanuts are one such item of food. The allergic reaction may be milder in some cases whereas in others it could be very severe resulting in anaphylaxis which could [...]

Seasonal affective disorder or SAD is a form of depression. It follows a particular pattern, and it is linked to the availability of natural light. Those who suffer from SAD experience depression during the winter months as the daylight hours are shortened. As winter gives way to spring and the days become longer, the symptoms [...]

Allergies are of different types. There are some things which our body cannot tolerate. The reaction of the body when that particular thing is consumed or one gets in touch with it is called an allergic reaction, and the person is called allergic to that particular thing. There is a difference between food allergies and [...]

Every living person has some worry or the other. People of different ages have different type of worries. Generally children are worried about their study, exams and other such things. Some children have the habit of worrying too much or develop it so much that they start to worry about things for which, at this [...]

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) also called Dysmorphic syndrome is a type of mental illness and the person affected by this illness is concerned more and more about the image of his body and is excessively concerned about perceived defects of his or her physical features. The affected person generally complains about the physical features or [...]

There are times or functions at which there is a tendency of a child to eat as much as possible. A child may eat a dozen cookies during late night study during exam time. This does not represent some disorder in the child. In case the child is unable to control his habit of overeating [...]

Sleep walking is very common in children though it occurs only occasionally and children grow out of it as they grow older. It is also called somnambulism. The behaviour exhibited by a child said to be sleep walking covers a wide range. A child may sit up while asleep and then lie down. This is [...]

Near the nasal passage are air filled pockets called sinuses. These are four sets of spaces in the cheek bone, forehead, at the back of nasal passage and deep inside the brain. Just like the nasal passage, sinuses are lined with mucous membrane. When the sinuses near the nose get infected, the resultant problem is [...]

Concussion, or in simple terms temporary loss of brain function, can result from head injury which is generally not accompanied with loss of consciousness. This is a mild traumatic brain injury. We hear about concussion in athletes and players caused due to injury to head while playing or cycling or due to fall. In case [...]

Scarlet fever is caused by an extoxin bacterium. Being caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics are quite effective for its treatment. When antibiotics were not developed this used to be a major cause of death worldwide. The signs and symptoms of scarlet fever are: Sore throat. Fever The tongue of the patient turns bright red and [...]

Rubella is another form of viral infection also called German measles or 3 day measles. The term German has no connection with the country but may have come from French term ‘germain’ meaning similar. When a child contracts rubella he has mild fever between 99 to 100°F which lasts for about two days. Glands on [...]

RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a viral organism that causes infection in both upper and lower respiratory track. This virus is the most common cause of development of pneumonia and bronchitis in children up to the age of 1. The chances of a child developing RSV and consequently hospitalisation are much more as compared [...]

Rotavirus infection is a very common infection in children and is a cause of severe diarrhea. Throughout the world, about 6, 00,000 children die each year due to this infection. The name is derived from the appearance of the virus when examined under a microscope. This virus has a wheel like appearance and as such [...]

Positional plagiocephaly means or describes a flattened or misshaped head. This may be caused due to crowding in the womb if the foetus does not get sufficient space to position itself. This may also be caused by making the child lie in one position for long hours. Some mothers make the child lie straight for [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS does not indicate a serious health problem but it does cause discomfort and embarrassment. In consultation with doctors IBS can be managed by making changes in diet and life style, and some symptomatic medication. Symptoms of IBS IBS is an intestinal disorder and the symptoms are diarrhoea or constipation, gas [...]