http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/common_problems.asp Being at a very small age,the child is not able to express his symptoms clearly and he is more prone to small diseases,so it is necessary to take the most care in choosing remedies for children en-us 2012-02-24T10:18:40.0000000+05:30 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_rss_Common_Problems.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/common_problems.asp Child diet should be both quality as well as adequate in quantity because it adversely affect his weight gain and growth of body.Here are some Childhood Problems. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/common_problems.asp 2012-02-24T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Cause of Hypertension in 80 - 85% of children are due to kidney diseases. Less than 5% are due to endocrinal (hormonal) disorders or tumors. Heart disease forms less than 3% hypertensives and rare cases of meningitis, encephalitis, brain tumors are other known causes. Less than 1 - 2% hypertensive children are due to essential or primary (cause unknown) hypertension in preadolescent age group. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/hypertension.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Depending on the causes of hypertension and control of hypertension, the duration of drug treatment differs. Very few children with hypertension require life long treatment since Primary/Idiopathic/essential hypertension is rare in children. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/hypertension1.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below 35 degree C (95 degree F). Hypothermia can occur in poorly insulated and improperly heated homes, prolonged exposure to the cold during outdoor pursuits. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/hypothermia.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Burns are death and necrosis of a tissue due to heat. Burns may occur due to dry heat, (in form of fire) wet heat (in form of scalds) or electrical burns. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/Burns.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 First degree or superficial burns heat naturally.Deep second degree and full thickness burns require skin grafting for rapid healing and minimum scarring and generally require hospital care. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/Burns1.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Lice infestation is suspected in a child who has excessive itching on the scalp. Presence of nits (eggs) and lice in the hair confirms the diagnosis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/head_lice.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Ability to pass stool at a time and place that is socially conducive is called as bowel control. Most children can control their bowels and are toilet trained by four years of age. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/soiling.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Most babies suck their thumbs sometime or the other. Thumb sucking occurs when the baby is hungry, seeking comfort, or teething. Parents should remember that thumb sucking is a habit that disappears on its own gradually between 3-6 years of age. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/thumb_sucking.asp 2006-11-01T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 This is a common condition occurring in some children. Bedwetting at night during sleep in a child above the age of 4 years is considered abnormal and called Nocturnal Eneuresis. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/bedwetting_problem.asp 2009-01-27T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 The main cause of iron deficiency in the first six months of life is prematurity and inadequate accumulation of iron in the newborn (if the mother is deficient in iron). After six months main cause of iron deficiency is dietary inadequacy and poor intake of iron rich foods. Worms can also lead to iron deficiency by causing blood loss in the stools. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/iron_deficiency_in_children.asp 2007-03-01T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Head lice (Pediculus Capitis) are insects that are found on human head on the scalp and hair. These insects are parasitic in nature and feed on human blood that they suck through the scalp. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/faqs_headlice.asp 2008-08-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Bedwetting is not a disease. Generally children become dry by night by around three years of age. However some children may continue to wet the bed till 5-6 years of age. If a child continues to pass urine in bed at night or has still not achieved bladder control by then it is called as nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/bedwetting.asp 2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Pica is quite common in children. As many as 10 to 20% of children may suffer from pica at some point in time till they reach adulthood. It is found more common in children with epilepsy, mental retardation or developmental problems (e.g. autism) http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/pica.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Breath holding spells or breath holding spasms are a benign, involuntary phenomenon seen in children between 6 months and 6 years of age. Either due to pain, fear or in anger frustration the child cries and then holds the breath. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/breath_holding_spells.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Breath holding spells are usually diagnosed clinically. Usually investigations are not necessary in a classical case of breath holding spasm. However an EEG and ECG may be done to rule out epilepsy and cardiac pathology respectively. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/common_problems/breath_holding_spells1.asp 2006-11-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30