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Food allergy in a child: symptoms, causes and treatment
Infants develop a skin rash – urticaria, which is similar to a scattering of small pimples. In older children, blisters similar to combed mosquito bites may occur. Such redness can be found throughout the body.
The baby cannot say what is bothering him. However, it is better for mom to pay attention to symptoms such as redness of the skin, the child’s moodiness, poor and restless sleep.
The reaction manifests itself within 1-2 hours after ingestion of food containing an allergen. Therefore, in many cases, it is not difficult to establish the culprit. Continue reading
Obesity in a child: causes, symptoms, treatment
The norm of weight in children is calculated by the formula. It takes into account the age, gender, height of the child. After calculations, you can find out for sure there are deviations from the norm. Moms and dads need to stick to the measurements on this table. You can not assess the weight and development of the child, comparing it with peers. Each child is individual. Much depends on lifestyle, nutrition, genetics. Therefore, it is wrong to focus “on the eye.”
Table of the norm of weight in children according to WHO standards.
Boys: Continue reading
Heat stroke in a child: symptoms and first aid
Heat stroke is a dangerous condition for both a child and an adult. As many as three different diseases can develop from overheating of the body. In addition to heat stroke, conditions such as heat exhaustion and cramps can occur. Each of the three diseases has its own symptoms and slightly different models of first aid. In this article we will talk about how to help a child with heat stroke.
Heat stroke: symptoms
Heat stroke is the most formidable condition for the body. Because of it, the child may die or receive serious damage to vital organs. Most affected are children under 4 years old, as well as older people aged 65 years and older. The main symptoms of heat stroke include: Continue reading
