Childhood diseases

What are childhood illnesses? In this article we will consider the most common of them.

Anemia . Infants often have anemia in iron deficiency. The causes of this disease are a lack of folic acid, vitamin B12, iron or copper.
One of the main symptoms of iron deficiency anemia is the pallor of the mucous membranes and skin. The skin of the baby becomes dry and rough, and in the corners of the mouth may appear cracks. The child constantly feels tired. There may also be complications from the digestive tract - constipation or diarrhea.
With iron deficiency anemia the doctor will prescribe to the child the preparation containing iron and vitamins, and also will advise you to include in the diet of the baby foods rich in iron.

Bronchitis. Inflammation of the bronchi can cause any disease of the upper respiratory tract. The most common childhood diseases are diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system.
At the beginning of the disease appears, as a rule, a dry cough, which later becomes softer. If coughing attacks are accompanied by a characteristic wheezing, then such bronchitis will be called obstructive.
First of all, with bronchitis it is necessary to relieve bronchial spasms. The doctor for this will write out to your kid anti-pedicure preparations or antispasmodics, and also will appoint a special massage that will speed up cleansing from bronchial mucus. For the prevention of broncho-pulmonary diseases, you can use a special spray "Eukasol".

Strong> Chicken pox. It is caused by a virus that easily enters the body of the child by airborne droplets. With chicken pox, the temperature rises first, and then small pink spots appear on the entire body, which then turn into bubbles. The baby starts to worry a strong itch.
First you need to call a doctor. New bubbles and old drying up process green. If the child is bothered by an annoying itch, the doctor will prescribe a special remedy, and at high temperature will prescribe an antipyretic. Every day, bathe the baby, adding a little solution of potassium permanganate to the bath. After that, blot the skin with a clean and soft towel and grease with a green rash.

Strong> Worms. Your baby learns the world around, trying everything to taste. Therefore, it is prone to various parasitic infections.
Abdominal pain, tooth in the anus, vomiting, coughing, rashes on the skin, fever - all these symptoms may indicate the infection of your child with worms.
For the expulsion of worms the doctor will prescribe special preparations not only to your baby, but to the rest of the family.

Strong> Dysentery. Man is the source of dysentery. It can be infected through food and objects.
Pain in the abdomen, watery stools, frequent desires for defecation, lack of appetite, "lagged tongue" are symptoms of dysentery. The temperature rises sharply, which lasts about 5 days.
Antibiotics and glucose-saline solution-these drugs will prescribe to your baby. Give medication only as directed by a doctor. Also, the doctor will prescribe a special diet for the child.

Strong> Rubella. The rubella virus is transmitted by airborne droplets. As a rule, in children the disease is in mild form, and those who have recovered rubella develop immunity to this disease.
Rubella in the initial stage is similar to an ordinary cold. But two days later, a pink rash appears on the baby's skin.
Special treatment for rubella does not require. Just follow all the doctor's instructions.

Strong> Laryngitis. Appears when the virus descends from the nasopharynx into the larynx. Appear cough dry type, difficulty breathing and hoarseness of the voice.
Attack of a characteristic "barking" cough with laryngitis usually begins at night. The kid is pale, the skin in the area of the nasolabial triangle acquires an unhealthy bluish tint, the body temperature is not high.
Sit the child during an attack of a cough, and put cushions under your back. Give only those drugs that are prescribed by your doctor.

Strong> Thrush. The most common reason for the appearance of candidiasis in a baby is the presence of a Candida fungus on the mammary glands of the mother. Also a source of infection can become a dirty toy or a dummy.
As a rule, thrush begins without pain and temperature. But if it is not treated, the mucous membrane of the mouth will be covered with a dense coating of white, which then may turn yellowish or grayish.
The doctor will prescribe your child antifungal medications, as well as additional tools for treating the baby's mouth.

Strong> Runny nose. It can occur as a result of overheating of the body, and because of its hypothermia.
The first sign of a cold is mouth breathing. After 3-5 hours, clear mucus begins to flow from the nose.
The children's doctor will prescribe medications and prescribe procedures. Grudnikkov try to wear more often in an upright position. On the clothes or the baby's pillow, you can apply a few drops of essential oil Mint or Eucalyptus (but before use, you need to make sure in the absence of allergies). So with a cold, Eukasol spray will also be useful.

Strong> Otitis. Occurs in the event that bacteria from the nasopharynx penetrated into the middle ear.
It starts, as a rule, suddenly. At night, the temperature rises and severe pain appears. On the patient side, the corner of the mouth sometimes falls.
When you have an otitisitis, the baby should be given an antipyretic and call a doctor. Compresses and drops usually help. If on the 4th day of the otitis did not go, call the doctor. Most likely he will prescribe antibiotics to you.

Strong> Rickets. When there is a shortage of vitamin D in the body, rickets develop. The child does not sleep well and eats, he cries and sweats a lot. In time, the fontanel does not close, the teeth chatter with delay.
Treatment should be aimed at eliminating the lack of vitamin D and correcting the already occurring disorders, and also take place only under the supervision of the pediatrician.

Strong> Scarlet fever. Called streptococcus, which can enter the body through dirty hands, objects and dishes, as well as airborne droplets.
The child suddenly has a fever, after a few hours it becomes painful to swallow, cervical lymph nodes increase. Then a red rash appears on the entire body, which does not affect only the nasolabial triangle.
To treat scarlet fever, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, antihistamines and antipyretics. Even if your baby feels well, do not cancel the medication alone.

Strong> Cystitis. Viral infection, non-compliance with hygiene rules, intestinal infection or hypothermia can cause cystitis.
The child complains of drawing pain in the lower abdomen, burning, frequent urination. To cystitis does not become chronic, get to the doctor as soon as possible.
Usually the doctor in this case prescribes the phytopreparation to the baby, uroseptics, less often - antibiotics. Eliminate the salty and coarse food from the ration of the child. Let's drink more Morse from cranberries and viburnum. Make sure that the crumb had a regular chair.

So we told you about what childhood illnesses are. We hope that with the slightest of symptoms, you immediately consult a doctor!