Whole body (23 contents)
Gastrointestinal tract (171 contents)
Veganism, vegetarianism, lactovegetarianism - what's the difference?
I don't eat meat - this is the declaration made by more and more of our compatriots. However, it is not only vegetarians who live alongside us. What are the differences between these diets? What do...
Gastrointestinal bacterial flora and BPAD - what might they have in common?
The treatment of bipolar affective disorder currently mainly involves pharmaco- and psychotherapy. However, due to the fact that this condition is simply common and that not all patients have...
The Eskimo effect - what is it?
The Eskimo effect is an extremely rare condition that affects a small number of people worldwide. What is the Eskimo effect and why is it such an unusual condition?
Helicobacter pylori - the bacterium of the 20th century?
Helicobacter pylori was discovered by accident, only in the 1980s. It turns out that more and more patients are presenting to their doctor with symptoms that resemble those caused by H.pylori . Is...
Chlamydia trachomatis - causes, symptoms, treatment
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a common cause of inflammation of the reproductive organs, which can lead to infertility or pregnancy complications. This article provides basic information on...
Chlamydia trachomatis - causes, symptoms, treatment
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a common cause of inflammation of the reproductive organs, which can lead to infertility or pregnancy complications. This article provides basic information on...
Diet and constipation
Many patients see a specialist asking what causes constipation and what can be done to prevent it? The most important role in combating constipation is played by a correct diet. It is neither...
Food intolerance in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Food intolerance is much more common in children than food allergy. After eating a particular food, the young patient experiences very unpleasant symptoms that make it difficult for him to sleep,...
Fat-rich diet and risk of cardiovascular disease
An unhealthy diet, poor in whole-grain cereals, vegetables and fruit, and rich in fats of animal origin, adversely affects the proper functioning of the organism. Excessive consumption of fatty...
Soluble fibre - why is it so important?
Dietary fibre is a complex carbohydrate. Fibre is divided into water-soluble (pectin, gums, plant mucilages, some hemicelluloses) and non-water-soluble (cellulose, some hemicelluloses, lignins).
Electroencephalographic (EEG) examination in children
TheEEG test is often ordered for children with suspected various neurological conditions. Aimed at parents, this article presents basic information about the EEG test, with particular emphasis on the...
Lambliosis in children
Infection with the protozoan parasite Lamblia intestinalis (lambliosis) is a common problem in Poland. It is estimated that in our country, lambliosis may occur in up to 20% of children, although...
Neurodevelopmental disorders - what it means and what to look out for when observing a child's development
Neurodevelopmental disorders is a broad term encompassing a range of abnormalities in both the motor, intellectual and social development of a child. Often early detection of such disorders can...
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 1: firstborns
The birth order has a significant impact on the character and development of children. The following article outlines the specifics of the development of the firstborn child, highlighting the...
What impact does birth order have on children's development? Part 1: firstborns
The birth order has a significant impact on the character and development of children. The following article outlines the specifics of the development of the firstborn child, highlighting the...
Lactose intolerance as a problem in child nutrition
Disorders of lactose digestion and symptoms of intolerance to lactose-rich dairy foods are a common problem in both children and adults. This article by a specialist from the Department of Paediatric...
Diagnosis of urinary tract diseases - part 3: radiological examinations, renal biopsy
Third part of an article discussing various urinary tract examinations and the basic principles of interpreting the results of these examinations. The most important imaging examinations such as...
Infantile colic: causes, principles of management
Summary of information on the causes of intestinal colic, differentiating its symptoms from other conditions and principles of management of an infant with intestinal colic.
Vaccination against rotavirus - should I vaccinate my child?
Vaccination against rotaviruses is being carried out more and more frequently in infants in Poland, despite the fact that it is a fully-paid vaccination that is not reimbursed as part of so-called...
Rotavirus vaccination - how to vaccinate to make it effective?
Currently, most global expert groups, led by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend rotavirus vaccination as a routine vaccination for every healthy infant.
Rotavirus vaccination - is the vaccine effective and safe?
Rotavirus vaccines have been available on the market for some years. Their efficacy and safety have been tested in serious clinical trials.
Rotavirus vaccination - can I vaccinate my infant?
Rotavirus infections are particularly dangerous for young children. Hence, an effective vaccine against these viruses has been attempted for years.
