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Hemangiomas are benign vascular anomalies, which are in the form of large sacs either in red, purple or blue color and appear at birth or shortly after that. Most of them are located near the neck and head.
"Growing Pains", as it is commonly known are the unexpected, unexplained pains that as many as thirty percent of all normal children suffer from. While these pains have been known to occur at any age, children seem to experience them in two age groups: from 3 to 5 years, and then again in 8-12 year olds.
Use medicine only if the child needs it. Remember that fever helps your child fight the infection. Use medicine only if the fever is over 102° F (39° C) and your child is uncomfortable.
Learning disability is a condition, which disturbs the learning process in a substantial way: this is not due to any physical, emotional or intellectual deficiency.
Dyslexia is a reading and non-reading disorder. It is a syndrome that results from disturbances in the inner ear (cerebellar vestibular). Dyslexia is not due to any form of brain damage as previously believed. It could simply be an inner ear disorder.
The following are some disorders in children that parents need to watch out for. These impact their academic, social and psychological growth, unless addressed early and corrected.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by impulsiveness, poor attention span and extreme restlessness. It was earlier believed to happen only in children, but research and scientific data have better defined this condition and determined that it also occurs in adults.
Children who find themselves under stress often use methods they think will relieve their stress, be it smoking, drinking or just watching the television.
Although almost all babies suck their thumb, for parents whose child continues this habit beyond a certain age, it becomes a cause for great concern. This is especially so, when thumb sucking is associated with emotional insecurity.
A behavioral problem is a vulnerable child's own way of reacting to a difficult situation. It is a sort of cry for help. In a way, it is a departure from normal (acceptable) behavior beyond a point, to the extent that remedial action becomes rather difficult.
Child abuse can be defined as a physical violation of the child’s body through any kind of sexual contact or his psychological violation through pervert verbal or non-verbal behavior. It is neglectful, disrespectful and hurtful because it violates a child’s basic rights to be protected, nurtured and guided through his/her childhood. It can range from covert episodes like using profane language to overt actions like physical rape.
People assume that a fat and plump child is a healthy child and so stuff their children with food. But what is to be understood is that being healthy is not being fat. To understand the concept of healthy children lets look at it in a more practical way.
Depression seems to run in families. As a result, children often slip into depressions that are harmful to their development. But these depressions are treatable illnesses and the key is to nip them in the bud. Depression is defined as an illness when the feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child or adolescent's ability to function.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in infants and young children. It affects about 2-5% of all small children. Boys are affected more in neonatal period, and girls are affected more beyond 6 months of age. -
Pediatric Surgery is the specialty that provides holistic care to children with surgical problems, from newborns to adolescents. The need for this specialization stems from the fact that unlike adults, children require special care during illness because not only is their routine interrupted, but also their growth and development. - Dr Anand Alladi, Senior Consultant – Pediatric Surgery and Urology
