Breath holding spells or expiratory apnea
A breath-holding spell is an episode in which the child stops breathing and loses consciousness for a short period immediately after frightening or emotionally upset. It occurs in 5% of healthy children. It usually occurs between the age of 6 months and 5 years. It is often mistaken for seizures.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
It is a chronic condition that affects many children. Every one shows some behaviors at time, but if
ADHD lasts more than 6 months and causes problems in school, at home. The characters of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. It is common in boys than girls.
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Accidental poisoning in children:
Accidental poisoning in children are very common. Keep the harmful products like cleaning products like ammonia, disinfectants, soaps, bleaches, furniture polish,
drainage cleaners etc out of reach of children or store it in a locked compartment.
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the
Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel, which is formed by the two heads of the
flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, humeral-ulnar
aponeurosis, and medial ligaments of the elbow, is known as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. This condition may follow trauma or occur in association with processes which produce nerve enlargement or narrowing of the canal.
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Muscle Cramps
A muscle that involuntarily contracts is called a spasm. If the spasm is forceful and sustained, it becomes a cramp. A muscle cramp is thus defined as an involuntarily and forcibly contracted muscle that does not relax. This causes a visible or palpable hardening of the involved muscle. A muscle cramp, technically, occurs when muscle tightens and shortens causing a sudden
severe pain. Muscle cramps can last anywhere from a few seconds to a quarter of an hour or occasionally longer. They can recur frequently.
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Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles of the lower leg: the calf muscles. The Achilles tendon joins three muscles: the two heads of the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius heads arise from the posterior portions of the femoral condyles. The soleus arises from the posterior aspect of the
tibia and
fibula. The bulk of the Achilles tendon inserts into the posterior superior third of the calcaneus. Some fibers course distally and continue to where portions of the plantar fascia insert into the plantar aspect of the calcaneus. Leg muscles are the most powerful muscle group in the body and the Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body.
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Bone Cancer Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant
bone cancer. It most commonly affects younger males between 10 and 25 years old, but can less commonly affect older adults. It often occurs in the long bones of the arms and legs at areas of rapid growth around the knees and shoulders of children. This type of cancer is often very aggressive with risk of spread to the lungs. The five-year
survival rate is about 65%. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue.
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Costochondritis
Costochondritis is a condition that causes
chest pain due to inflammation of the
cartilage and bones in the chest wall. Also called Tietze's syndrome, costochondritis occurs when there is inflammation at the junction of the rib bone and breastbone (
sternum). At this junction, there is cartilage joining these bones. This cartilage can become irritated and inflamed. Depending on the extent of the inflammation, costochondritis can be quite painful.
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Tailbone Disorders
The tailbone is the small bone at the bottom of backbone, or spine. Tailbone disorders include tailbone injuries, pain, infections, cysts and tumors. Tailbone rarely breaks. Instead, most injuries cause bruises or pulled ligaments. A backward fall onto a hard surface, such as slipping on ice, is the most common cause of such injuries. Symptoms of various tailbone disorders include pain in the tailbone area, pain upon sitting, pain or
numbness in the arms or legs due to pressure on nerves in the tailbone area, and a mass or growth you can see or feel.
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Kidney stone diet
In kidney stones low-calcium and low-
oxalate diet is recommended. It is also advised to increase fluid intake.
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