Children 2024, November

Overwork is a condition that occurs when a child has no rest for a long time. Usually occurs on the background of long-term fatigue. It can lead to psychosomatic disorders. Psychologists pay close attention to the mental health of modern children

Hearing loss in children is characterized by a slight or significant decrease in hearing function. If a problem is identified, it is necessary to start treatment on time in order to completely get rid of the disease. Causes of hearing loss To determine the presence of the disease, you need to know that a 2-3-week-old child begins to flinch from sharp sounds, a little later begins to respond to the voices of parents, the noise of toys

Clinical examination is a planned complex of medical measures to monitor the health status of schoolchildren. The purpose of this event is the timely detection of sick children, as well as the prevention of morbidity. Every year, schoolchildren undergo medical examination

Cancer is called the plague of the 21st century. Unfortunately, the disease does not spare neither the young, nor the elderly, nor children. Doctors believe that the disease belongs to psychosomatic diseases, its roots are in stress. When the “cancer” knocks at the house, not only the patient loses his composure, but also his relatives and friends

Children, unlike adults, usually take a long time to sleep. However, lethargy, frequent yawning during the day and the child's desire to take a nap at any opportunity can be caused not only by the characteristics of the child's body or external factors, but also by some diseases

The mucous membrane of the mouth contains many microorganisms, one of which is the fungus Candida albicans. Its uncontrolled growth is inhibited by the presence of beneficial bacteria. In case of imbalance of microflora in the mouth, thrush can develop, which is considered one of the most common diseases in infants

Physical activity of children in most cases is accompanied by various injuries. Most often these are bruises, cuts, violation of the integrity of the skin. The wound must be treated with a disinfectant, which includes hydrogen peroxide. What is hydrogen peroxide A drug from the group of antiseptics, hydrogen peroxide (or peroxide) has a disinfecting and deodorizing effect

Despite the fact that more and more left-handers have appeared recently, they are still viewed as an extraordinary phenomenon. Therefore, it is easy to understand parents who are worried about their child's left-handedness. But there is no need to be upset

An important point in preparing a child for school is the development of fine motor skills of the hands. Most children start eating, drawing, and learning right-hand writing skills. But practice shows that often a child at the time of entering school has poor writing skills

Paternity is usually established in a court or other proceeding. The innovative equipment allows for high-precision examination, which includes DNA testing and diagnostics, DNA analysis. To determine whether a person is a father, it is necessary to compare his DNA fragment and the child's DNA fragment

Methods of genetic diagnostics make it possible to say with 100% probability who the real dad of the baby is. Determination of paternity by DNA is not uncommon, but very common. In legal practice, such tests are used to confirm kinship in cases of alimony and inheritance, doctors resort to them when it comes to organ transplantation

Valerian root has a moderately pronounced sedative effect, has antispasmodic properties. For children, this remedy is indicated for nervous disorders, epilepsy, fright. Instructions Step 1 Valerian belongs to the group of tranquilizers, it depresses the central nervous system, reduces its excitability, and also reduces spasms of smooth muscle organs

Every fifth baby is diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. He cried, screamed, the midwife pulled the umbilical cord badly, or is it a genetic predisposition - which of the following is a myth and which is true? Frightened parents are frightened by the word “hernia” itself, and the possible painful sensations of the baby, and the likelihood of an operation

Dentists should be consulted as early as possible in order to preserve their teeth as long as possible. Children's dentists are becoming more and more popular, because it has long been known that permanent teeth also depend on the health of milk teeth

The health of young children is monitored primarily by their weight. Each age has a certain body weight. And the lag in weight can be due to a variety of causal factors - from individual characteristics of the body to poor digestibility of food

Many parents, especially grandmothers, believe that a child's nutritional status is an indicator of his health. In fact, fatness is not always synonymous with obesity; there are certain norms for making a diagnosis in children. If a child's weight is 20% higher than the average weight for a certain height, then this is already obesity

Instant or instant porridge is a godsend for modern mothers. The finished product, which requires dilution with water or milk, is easily digested, has a pleasant taste and aroma. And yet, many parents doubt the usefulness of such cereals, preferring traditional cooking cereals to them

From the first year of a baby's life, caring parents begin to think about introducing vitamins into his diet. Usually, up to a year, children are breastfed and receive all the necessary substances from the mother's milk. The only exception is "

We invite you to look at the root of children's health problems and start working with the cause, and not deal with the effect. The overwhelming majority of diseases in the modern world are caused by improper diet or simply thoughtless consumption of everything in a row

When a woman is planning a baby, she wants to know about pregnancy as early as possible. There are some signs that can be observed even before a delay in menstruation, but these signs cannot reliably speak about the onset of pregnancy. But the studies that are carried out after the delay will help you find out exactly whether conception has occurred or not

The most common causes of flat feet in children are hereditary weakness of the ligamentous apparatus of the foot, ankle joint, congenital muscle weakness, abnormal vertical position of the talus in the ankle joint (it is usually congenital)

Toxicosis during pregnancy occurs in many women, and it can appear both at an early stage and several weeks before childbirth. If toxicosis of the first trimester does not threaten the health of the mother and child, then late toxicosis (gestosis) is very dangerous for both

The appearance of the baby occurs more often by the end of the ninth month of pregnancy. If the expectant mother is healthy and the fetus is presented correctly, then childbirth occurs naturally through the birth canal. In cases where a woman in labor has serious illnesses, delivery takes place using a cesarean section

Any drug in the treatment of a child can only be used as directed by a doctor. This also applies to such a harmless and long-used external agent in medical practice, such as Vishnevsky's ointment. Despite the fact that this ointment has appeared and has been used in medicine for a long time, doctors can hear different opinions about both its effectiveness and the appropriateness of its use even in adults, not to mention its use in pediatrics

During pregnancy, the immunity of the expectant mother is very weakened, so she does not always manage to protect herself from colds and viral diseases. Sometimes even a five-minute contact with a sick person in line to see a doctor can be the onset of acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections, in most cases accompanied by a cough syndrome

With the birth of a child, the life of the whole family changes, but the mother feels these changes to a greater extent. In addition to the new regime and the chores that she does every day, the young mother also has to completely change her eating habits, because everything that the mother eats enters the child's body with milk

The birth of a child is one of the greatest and most anticipated miracles in the world. To make the first days and months of life for the baby as comfortable as possible, most mothers adhere to the principles of natural feeding. Breast milk is the staple food for babies in the first months of life

Healthy sleep of a person depends on the correct choice of pillow. This is especially important for a child when his spine and posture are just forming. Instructions Step 1 Experts have not yet come to a consensus on the age at which a child needs a pillow

After birth, the baby's immune system begins to adapt to the environment and learn to withstand all the dangers that await the baby. Accordingly, the baby is sick, and as he recovers, he develops immunity to the causative agent of the disease

Unfortunately, none of us are immune to the flu. And if you suddenly get sick, and there is a child in the apartment, everything must be done to protect him from this disease. Compliance with some rules cannot give a 100% guarantee that the baby will not get infected

For many parents, the phrase "treating a child's teeth" is a source of trembling and fear, since not every adult can sit in a dentist's chair without fear. To treat teeth for children, it will take a lot of patience and time before the desired result can be achieved

Milk, that is, temporary, teeth function in children until they are replaced by permanent ones. Temporary teeth repeat the structure of the permanent ones, only their size is slightly smaller, the roots are shorter, and the enamel has a bluish tint

The headache itself is not a disease, it is just a symptom. A child may have a headache with flu, various infectious or colds. If the baby is absolutely healthy and the headache without any accompanying symptoms appears only sporadically, in this case it is caused by emotional overstrain or overwork

In medicine, there are two types of jaundice - pathological and physiological. The most common is physiological jaundice, which occurs as a result of the massive breakdown of fetal hemoglobin in the bloodstream of the newborn. The causes of pathological jaundice are more often associated with incompatibility for the Rh factor of mother and child, pathology of the blood system, diseases of the biliary tract and liver parenchyma

There are several symptoms that indicate teething: the baby begins to gnaw everything, suddenly becomes moody, does not sleep well, the baby's gums in the place of the emerging tooth become red and soft. If you suspect that your baby is suffering from growing teeth, you can take action

It is appropriate to talk about enuresis if the child leaves his bed wet more often than once every two weeks over the age of four. Finding out the cause of this disease and looking for effective ways to treat it, parents, first of all, should contact a pediatrician, pediatric gynecologist and urologist

There are many myths around contact lenses, although they were created a long time ago and are successfully used by ophthalmologists to correct vision. Often, adults are categorically against the wearing of lenses by a child. However, by following a few rules, you can avoid potential danger and save your child from the need to wear glasses

The transitional age of adolescents is a big problem not only for them, but also for their parents. Indeed, in a short time, changes occur in the body of boys and girls that affect both their appearance and behavior, which can become unpredictable

Puberty in adolescents is an exciting and challenging period. How to present information correctly and what exactly should a teenager know? Instructions Step 1 When the time comes for this awkward topic, parents need to be extra tactful

Bangs can drastically change almost any face. It must be selected based on the characteristics of the hair structure, face shape, style, age and the chosen haircut. Instructions Step 1 With the help of bangs, you can significantly correct the imperfections in the shape of the face