Infant botulism is an uncommon, bacterial form of food poisoning affecting infants less than 1 year old. The condition responsible is the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It is important to note that the bacteria releases toxin that triggers the symptoms. If the condition is diagnosed early along with proper treatment, the outlook is good but can […]
Shortness of breath is a sensation of feeling suffocated or there is tightness of the chest. This sign might only occur once or might arise often. The potential reasons of shortness of breath in toddlers might necessitate further medical assessment. If the toddler is continuously short of breath, a doctor should be seen right away.
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Croup is a childhood ailment affecting the trachea, bronchi and larynx. Children diagnosed with the condition have a characteristic bark-like cough with a harsh sound or stridor while inhaling. The child might also have a hoarse voice and there is difficulty breathing since the airway is blocked. Generally, it is triggered by a virus. Various
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Necrotizing enterocolitis involves inflammation in the intestines that can be dangerous if not promptly treated. The condition might only affect the lining of the intestine or throughout its entire thickness. The impairment brought about by necrotizing enterocolitis to the tissues of the intestine can cause a perforation that enables bacteria normally present in the intestinal
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Dengue fever is an ailment brought about by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. If an individual is infected by one of the dengue viruses, he/she develops immunity to that virus for life. Nevertheless, one can still become infected by the other dengue viruses. Indications If an individual ends up with dengue fever, the symptoms typically arise
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Teething is a usual phase among infants as their teeth erupt from the gums. Infants start teething between 4-7 months old. By the time a child reaches 3, they should have a first or primary set of 20 teeth. The child can eat a variety of foods once the teeth fully erupt, but it can
The respiratory syncytial virus is known to cause respiratory tract infections. It belongs to the virus family of Paramyxoviridae which includes viruses responsible for causing measles and mumps. It is one of the main reasons for hospitalizations among babies and children. What are the indications? Once an individual is infected by the respiratory syncytial virus,
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Drowning is the main cause of death among children, including babies and toddlers. Most cases of drownings among infants occur in buckets and bathtubs. Toddlers between the ages of 1-4 usually drown in swimming pools. Nevertheless, many children included in this age group drown in rivers, ponds and lakes. Drowning refers to death that occurs
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Burns are considered as a potential hazard in any house. It is important to note that there are 4 types of burning hazards that can harm children – heat burns, friction burns, electrical burns and chemical burns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxjjmaK2QAE Heat Heat or thermal burns are caused by exposure to steam, fire, hot liquids or objects. Measures
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Febrile seizures can occur in some children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old, but typically around 12-18 months old. It is important to note that febrile seizures typically occur during the initial few hours of a fever. The child might appear unusual for a few moments and then stiffens, twitch and
