Thrush in the Mouth
When the mucous membranes become infected by a fungus called Candida albicans, it is called thrush. The growth of candida is usually kept in check by the normal presence of bacteria, but when these bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics, candida [...]
Eye Problems in Childhood: STYE
When the follicle of an eyelash becomes infected, a stye, or small abscess, develops on the margins of the eyelid. Rubbing the eyes may encourage styes to develop. A stye requires medical treatment because it’s painful and may obscure vision.
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Conjunctivitis: Pink Eye
In this common eye complaint, the membrane covering the eyeball and inside of the eyelids (the conjunctiva) becomes inflamed and red.There are three main causes of conjunctivitis: infection by a virus or bacteria, damage due to a foreign body, [...]
Child Mouth: Mouth Ulcers
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Childhood mouth problems are generally minor; thrush is the only condition that needs immediate medical attention, since it does not respond to the usual home remedies. Your child may refuse food when his mouth is sore. Give him purred [...]
Child Dyslexia
This is a learning disorder that affects reading, spelling, and written language. These difficulties may be accompanied by problems with numbers, poor short-term memory, and clumsiness. Although dyslexia particularly affects a child’s mastery [...]
Skin Problems in Children: Chapped Skin
Childhood skin complains may be caused by an infection, an allergy, or response to very high or very low temperatures. Most of them are minor and can easily be treated. Rashes occur with a variety of complains, some of which are serious; if [...]
Baby Teething Pain
A child’s teeth usually begin to come through at about six months and are complete by his third birthday. During the period when the teeth are erupting, the gums may be red and swollen. Some children suffer terribly with teething while others [...]