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Allergies are common in children. Commonly skin, gut, respiratory system and cardiac system are commonly invilved in allergies.

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Amoebiasis in children

Amoebiasis is an intestinal parasitic illness which is caused by a single-celled microscopic parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. Parasites are micro or macro organisms which live or depend on other living organisms for their survival or food or both.

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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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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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Chicken pox

It is the common illness among kids, particularly under the age 12. It is highly contagious illness caused by primary infection with varicella zoster virus.

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Cerebral palsy in children

It is the group of disorders that affects muscle tone, movement and motor skills. It is the commonest congenital disorder of the childhood.

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Child hood asthma

Childhood asthma is a chronic disease of the childhood. It is caused by inflammation of airways.

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Child abuse, how to deal?

Child abuse can be in the form of physical abuse, emotional abuse, either ignoring or rejecting the child. It is charecterized by various changes in behavior or school performance.

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Child safety at home

child safety is very important at home and outside the home. Simple precautions may prevent major accidents like fall, accidental poisoning, burns, drowning, accidental conumption of medications or other poisonous agents.

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Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects which affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. This occurs when the tissues which form the roof of mouth and upper lip do not join before birth. It can lead to difficulty with eating, talking and ear infections.

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