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.
SymptomsAt [...]
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
MOUTH
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 [...]
Throat Infection
Throat infections such as tonsillitis and adenoiditis are rare in babies under one year. They are more common in children who have just started school and are being exposed to a new rang of bacteria.
SORE THROAT: An uncomfortable or painful [...]
Underachievement
Whereas gifted children acquire skills very early, underachievers or developmentally delayed children acquire skills at an unusually slow rate. Some of the first indications that a baby is “behind” are not making much noise, not interacting [...]