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posts related to: fever
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…
Homeopathic remedies – Chicken Pox
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form. Infectious viral disease characterised by fever and a rash. Remedies to be taken every two…
Posted in Baby Health
Tagged Baby, chicken pox, fever, Homeopathic, homeopathy, Rash, Symptoms
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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…
Question: Flu medicines
Q: ”Can any medicine be taken for flu? I am four-and-a-half months pregnant.” A: I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Now that you are over 12 weeks pregnant, it is generally safe to take normal doses of paracetamol (1g, up to four times a day). Throat sweets/tablets and inhaled decongestants are…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Question & Answer
Tagged Antibiotic, fever, medicines, Paracetamol, Pregnancy
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Question: Toddler’s constant colds
Q: “Over the past three months my 17-month baby girl has been constantly suffering from colds, sore throats and fevers, which have sometimes been so bad that I have called the doctor in. My GP has suggested that once she is over the latest ‘virus’, she should have a full check-up. Can you tell me what…
UK Mums favour pain relievers
UK mothers stand out across Europe, favouring pain relievers as one of their first responses to child illness Insight from a new independent study on European temperature taking commissioned by Kaz Europe SA, the manufacturer of Braun thermometers, shows that 57.6% of UK mothers give their children pain relievers upon the onset of illness compared…
Posted in A-Z of Childhood illnesses, Baby Health, News, Toddler
Tagged child, fever, illness, News, pain, pain relief, sick, Temperature, temperature/fever, Thermometer
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Urine infections in pregnancy – Cystitis
Infections of the urinary tract (kidney, bladder and connecting tubes) are more common during pregnancy than at other times. There are two types of infection – cystitis (infection of the bladder), and pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys). Pyelonephritis is much more serious than cystitis, but cystitis may develop into pyelonephritis if not treated properly. There are a number of…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health
Tagged bladder, burning sensation, causes, Cystitis, fever, infection, Pregnancy, preterm labour, pyelonephritis, treatment, Urine infection, vomiting
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Travel during pregnancy – at your destination
Now I’m here You may find that you are getting tired more easily so what better time to relax, chill and enjoy some pampering than on your holiday. To make life easier, remember some simple points: You will get hungrier than before so have frequent small meals. You may need the toilet more often than usual so…
Posted in Pregnancy
Tagged blood clots, chills, chloasma, Deep vein thrombosis, fatigue, fever, headache, Hyperemesis gravidarum, illness, infection, Malaria, nausea, Pregnancy, prickly heat, tiredness, travel tips, vomiting
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
This virus causes infections of the upper respiratory tract (such as colds) and, more commonly, lower respiratory tract infections, the most serious being bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is the most common cause of lower respiratory infections in children under two and nearly all children have had it, in one form or another, by three years…
Quiz: Modern healing
Modern healing If it’s new-fangled, shiny or just the latest ‘in thing’ then you’ve already got it or it’s on order. Although you probably don’t have any medical training, you’ve read enough to be an expert on most modern-day illnesses, and you know enough to know you don’t want to catch any of them. Be…
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Tagged Alternative medicine, Babycare, Bioforce Echinacea Complex, Cradle cap, eczema, fever, first aid, headache, Health, Herbalism, Ibuprofen, McLachlan, Medicinal plants, nappy rash, pain, Plaster, Silicones, TB
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