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A speech disorder , the first thing we have to do is stop and observe. When does the child stutter? In what situations? Who are they? Is it a behavior that is repeated continuously, or that only appears at isolated times? It is necessary to know when, where, how and with whom it occurs, in order to
8 Causes of indigestion in children
Children often complain of belly pain. Sometimes we can think that what is suffering is only a slight temporary discomfort, but it can be an indigestion. In Guiainfantil.com we help you identify the symptoms and know how to act. Indigestion, not only occurs in adults, can also suffer from children a
8 Doubts about myopia of children
How do we know that a child is myopic? Is it hereditary? From how many diopters should a child be goggled? We answer all the doubts about the childhood myopia, thanks to two experts of Doctor Lens: Mónica Lovera (ophthalmologist) and Laura Batres (optometrist). Myopia in childhood 1. Can a child wit
8 Frequent mistakes when performing a nasal wash on the child
Nasal washes with serum are very useful if they are applied correctly, but they can be annoying, ineffective and occasionally harmful. Below we detail the most frequent mistakes we make when performing a nasal lavage to the child. Things to avoid when performing a nasal wash on the child 1- Perform
Acute diarrhea in infants and children. Symptoms and treatment
Acute diarrhea is the sudden onset of soft or liquid stools in greater number or amount than usual each day. It is not usually very durable. The normal thing is that it disappears in less than two weeks. But ... what are the causes of acute diarrhea in children? And what is there to do to treat it?
Acute pancreatitis in childhood
The pancreas is a very valuable organ, and it is lodged in the upper abdomen, very close to the place where we have the stomach, the duodenum and the bile duct. It has, essentially, two functions: on the one hand, it participates in the regulation of blood glucose figures. And, on the other, synthes
TDA in children: symptoms and treatment
Children who come in their world ... clueless ... who lose things ... does it mean they have ADD? Not all children who are confused or find it hard to concentrate have an attentional disorder. There are many factors that can influence those difficulties to maintain attention (maturational, developme
ADHD and Defiant Negative Disorder in Children
When we talk about Defiant Negative Disorder we refer to a behavior disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, children who do not meet the rules and rules appropriate to their age. Sometimes this disorder is present in children who also have a Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder . In Guiai
Advantages of sea water to clean the baby's nose
When we go to the clinic because our children have a cold and many snot, pediatricians give us a unique and clear recommendation: wash the baby's nose. The nasal wash is one of the best solutions to combat congestion or snot in the baby, and that is that decongestive medications are totally contrain
Advantages of waterbeds for children
In the world of children, the questions regarding their health are wide and multiply every day according to the health of the children. However, beyond that there are some issues that have to do with the rest of the children and the best beds so that the posture is correct in its growth. The water b
Adverse reactions of vaccines in children
Vaccines, like any other medicine, can cause adverse reactions. These reactions will almost always be mild, rarely moderate and, exceptionally, serious. Technological development and the quality of clinical trials allow the development of effective and safe vaccines . However, and again, as with any
Advice before going to pediatric emergencies with the child
There are many parents who are alarmed by certain symptoms in their children and do not hesitate a second when it comes to pediatric emergencies. When it comes to sick children, parents do not doubt it and prefer to heal in health. However, in most cases, the assistance was not justified and the onl
Advice for parents with sleepwalking children
Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder that usually occurs in childhood until puberty for some children, and that is that despite being deeply asleep tend to perform activities such as walking, walking or talk These episodes of sleepwalking can occur between the ages of five and twelve, conditioned by sch
Advice on the treatment of hand-foot-mouth virus in children
The hand-foot-mouth virus is normally given in pre-school children ( is more common in children between 6 months and 5 years). It is a very contagious viral disease that is characterized by a high fever, and produces bullous lesions in the mouth, palms and soles of the feet. Pediatrician Rebecca Ord
Against childhood obesity, mom's cooking recipes
Mothers have a good hand in the kitchen, but due to the lifestyle we now have, we lack time to dedicate it to the kitchen. In addition, as we all like to eat, try new recipes and increasingly we know more about nutrition and infant feeding, a science that, well applied, takes care of our health and
Albino children. Albinism in childhood
What is albinism. Albinos are blond children, very blond. So blond that her hair looks white or gray . His skin is pale and his eyes blue. Eyebrows and eyelashes are also white. They are children with an extreme sensitivity to light, and with many problems in the eyes. But, why is albinism produced?
Allergies and food intolerances in childhood
Food allergies are a very common disorder in childhood . The foods that cause the most allergies and intolerance in children are milk, eggs, fish, nuts or wheat. Do not confuse allergies and intolerances. While allergies cause gastrointestinal disorders such as gut pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
Allergies in children
Allergy is an immune response or an exaggerated reaction to substances that are generally not harmful. Allergy is caused by a highly sensitive immune system, which leads to a wrong immune response. Normally, the immune system protects the body from harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses. An
Allergies to food in children
Approximately 5 percent of children under 3 years of age are allergic to one or more foods. Any food protein can cause an allergic reaction. Food allergies occur when the immune system , which helps protect us from infections by identifying and attacking the viruses and bacteria that cause disease,
Allergy to drugs in children
The allergic reactions occur when our body recognizes a substance, which is called an allergen, as bad for our health. This contact causes an exaggerated response that appears in various areas of the body. It is common for the allergen to be a type of medicine that is consumed to fight an illness or
