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Asthma in children
Asthma is very difficult to diagnose in the under-fives as so many children suffer some sort of wheeziness or chest infection in early childhood. Also, the diagnostic tool used to diagnose the condition, a peak flow meter, is unsuitable for children under six. So your GP will probably ask you to keep a record of…
How to deal with tummy bugs
There’s no two ways about it. When your child comes down with a tummy bug it’s very distressing, mostly because there’s very little you can do other than let it run its course and provide lots of comfort, reassurance and cuddles. However there are some basic do’s and don’ts which may not cure or relieve,…
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Growing pains in children
Typical childhood growing pains are real, and, in the vast majority of cases, the common nighttime pain children experience in their legs is not the result of a disease or other condition and will not require a physician’s treatment. The symptoms will usually be gone by morning. Bear in mind, of course, that although they…
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Cold sores
By the age of five, around a third of all children have been exposed to the virus causing cold sores called herpes simplex. This is not related to the sexually transmitted form of herpes which is a completely different virus. As a preventive measure, you can ask anyone who has a cold sore not to…
Burns and Scalds
Burns and scalds are common among the 0-4 age group and speed is of the essence if your baby or toddler accidentally spills a hot drink. It can still scald up to 15 minutes after being made. Treat any scald or burn straight after the accident (see below) but always take your child to hospital…
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Hayfever
This is an allergic reaction caused by the body releasing histamine into the bloodstream when triggered by certain pollen or mould spores. As with other allergies, it tends to run in families. So, if close relatives have hayfever, your child is more likely to suffer with it. It is also closely linked to asthma. The…
Blocked Tear Duct
Newborn babies don’t usually shed tears when they cry. But many babies have continually watery eyes instead as their tear ducts have not yet fully opened so any tears cannot drain away properly via the nose. The bacterial or viral infection conjunctivitis can also cause watery eyes but is usually accompanied by a sticky discharge…
Bronchiolitis
As many as one in 30 babies is admitted to hospital with this common viral infection that causes serious breathing difficulties and is more common in the winter months, especially among baby boys. It mainly affects children up to two years old with most cases happening at around six months old. Bronchiolitis is usually caused…
Gastroenteritis
This means an infection of the stomach and bowel and causes acute sickness and diarrhoea in babies and children. It’s usually caused by one of a group of viruses that attack the gut called rotaviruses. Bacteria can cause infections too, through, for example, food that isn’t cooked properly or bottles that aren’t adequately sterilised. Germs…
Head lice
Head lice, tiny brown or grey insects are as small as the head of a pin but cause intense irritation on the scalp. They can be quite hard to see and can easily be passed on at nursery and other groups where children socialise. Contrary to popular belief, head lice do not prefer dirty hair…
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