Hypotonia is a condition where there is a reduced muscle tone usually common in infants and children. This condition can also affect adults. It is due to certain conditions such as muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy which is a neuromuscular disorder. In addition, this condition if not treated properly results to hip dislocation and other […]
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Pruritus is an uncomfortable sensation that results to scratching. This condition is also called itch and usually caused by skin disorder such as atopic dermatitis, xerosis, psoriasis, urticaria, mastocytosis, arthropod assault and pemphigoid. Older people are more susceptible to this condition because their skin usually becomes dry as they grow older. In addition, continuous scratching
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An ear infection in toddlers is a painful inflammation of the middle ear. It usually happens between the ear drum and the Eustachian tube, which attaches the nose, ears and the throat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBHwSUikWNo Ear infections usually are caused by the common cold due to bacteria or viruses. It causes inflammation and swelling of the Eustachian
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A diaper rash or nappy rash develop when the highly sensitive skin of the baby is under exposure to moisture, chemicals and rubbing. Diaper rash is a common skin condition that causes skin inflammation that strikingly resembles a collage of bright reddened skin on the bottom of the baby. It can be due to dampness
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A febrile seizure is an episode of unconsciousness and violent convulsion of the body usually with fever due to childhood illnesses such as flu, cold or infection of the ear. Children between ages 6 months to 5 years are prone to febrile seizures which happen with the onset of a fever. Febrile seizure is a
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Insect bites in toddlers can cause a mild or severe reaction that happens within the area where the toddler of the bite or sting. Itchiness is the common reaction of insect bites because the body tries to fight the poison or saliva of the insect. Insects that can bite include mosquitoes, fleas, bees, wasps, hornets
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When sleeping in the initial weeks of their lives, infants can create all kinds of noises including snoring, whistling and snuffling. This is due to the irregular breathing and pauses while they are breathing. Snoring in babies is a common problem. Babies make noise while sleeping due to their immature airways that are still small
Phlegm in the throat among infants can be a problem which makes it difficult for the child to eat or sleep. An infant who cannot sleep keeps all members of the family awake, thus making further problems. A cough with or without phlegm is not a serious problem. Most cases can be caused by flu
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Heat rash is also known as prickly heat and miliaria and it not only affects babies, but it can affect adults too especially during humid and hot weather. It develops when the sweat ducts called pores are blocked and will cause the perspiration to be trapped under the skin. Symptoms can range from superficial blisters
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Individuals from all walks of life stand to benefit from music therapy, research has shown. This gives credence to the use of music as a vehicle of healing, which is why this article focuses on the benefits of the same in children suffering from autism. What are some of the ways in which music is
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