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Allergic conjunctivitis in a child: symptoms and treatment
Greetings to readers of Imom.me. I am Olesya Ivanova, candidate of medical sciences, allergist-immunologist. In this article I want to talk about a common problem not only in the spring. We will talk about allergic conjunctivitis in a child. This knowledge is useful not only for children, but also for adults. Noticed eye problems in the baby, and are lost in conjecture, what could it be? Now, mom will know not only the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis in the child, but also the treatment methods. Continue reading
Molluscum contagiosum. What does it look like and how to treat it
First, make sure that it is definitely a molluscum contagiosum. Its sizes are from 1 to 5 mm, sometimes it can reach 15 mm. Sometimes the diameter can be within 1 centimeter. They have a semicircular shape, and the color can be pale pink or flesh. Nodules protrude slightly above the surface of the skin. At first they are dense and flat, but eventually become softer and become spherical. In the center, you can notice not only a characteristic dimple, but also an accumulation of white fluid that comes out if pressed. The incubation period lasts from 2 weeks to several months. On the body, you can find one formation, and maybe 2, up to 10 pieces. Continue reading
Appendicitis in a child: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Appendicitis is the very process of inflammation in an organ called the appendix. It is a process in the form of a tube of sizes from 0.5 to 1.5 cm, and in diameter about 10 mm. This gut is blind, which means there is no way out. For this reason, clogging may occur, which causes inflammation. The appendix in the right lower abdomen is located closer to the groin.
What happens in the body with inflammation?
Inflammation of the cecum is a blockage of its lumen. It can be caused by an increase in lymphoid nodules, calla mass, a foreign body, a tumor, and even a parasite. For these reasons, the process accumulates mucus and excessive multiplication of microbes. All this leads to inflammation of the mucous membrane, the formation of blood clots and tissue necrosis. Continue reading
