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Pediatrics (96 contents)
How do you prepare yourself and your child for a visit to a child psychologist?
In recent decades there has been a rapid increase in the demand for psychological help for children. A visit to a child psychologist can cause anxiety, so it is worth preparing both yourself and your...
When should a child's health check be carried out?
A child's health check-up is one of the most important things parents should take care of. But when is it actually best to carry it out? In this article, we will suggest at what points in your...
What are the recommended vaccinations for children?
Vaccinations are a way of avoiding infectious diseases that, especially in young children, can have a severe course and cause dangerous complications. In addition to the compulsory vaccinations that...
Cleft palate in a child - treatment methods, causes
Cleft palate occurs very early in a child's fetal life. The cleft can be associated with other conditions. but it can also occur on its own. What influences the appearance of a cleft palate? How can...
Infant's first vaccinations
At birth, the baby has a certain degree of immunity that protects him against certain illnesses. However, this wears off in a fairly short period of time, which is why it is important to strengthen...
Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice is a very common clinical manifestation. It is not a disease in itself, but only a picture that can have a multifactorial origin. It is usually not something to be concerned about...
Constipation in children - diagnosis and causes
Constipation is a fairly common complaint in children. During constipation, your child may experience abdominal pain, be irritable or lack energy. What to do then?
Baby soother review - what should I look out for?
Not every child accepts a dummy - this can be due to simple dislike, but also to a mismatch. Here is an overview of dummies on the market.
Growing pains in children, or when pain is linked to growing up
In children, any kind of pain usually worries their parents - but there are certain types of pain that should not be a cause for concern in principle. We are talking about growing pains in children:...
Retinoblastoma: a malignant tumour of childhood
Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular neoplasm in children. It is found in one in every 15,000 to 20,000 newborns. It is a malignant tumour originating from primitive cells of the retina,...
Coronavirus and food: can food pose a threat?
In recent days, questions have been multiplying from concerned Poles about the correlations of coronavirus with the most diverse segments of social functioning and life. One of these is the aporetic...
Oral yeast infections in children and infants
Oral candidiasis in children and infants is a condition that many toddlers face. Are yeast infections dangerous? How can they be treated?
Nut allergy symptoms - what should be worrying?
Nut allergy is classed as one of the so-called big eight food allergens, i.e. those that cause more than 90% of food allergies. Is nut allergy dangerous? How do you live with it?
Child nutrition - basic principles
One of the basic factors determining health and quality of life is nutrition. A balanced diet should meet the energy and nutrient needs of the child, guaranteeing proper growth, physical and...
Neurosis in a child - how to deal with it?
Neuroticdisorders in children take various forms of anxiety that last for many years, which, if untreated, affects their later life. It is estimated that every 5th child in Poland suffers from...
Charge syndrome - a rare genetic disease in children
Charge syndrome is categorised as a rare genetic disease that is caused by a mutation in the CDH7 gene. In Europe, an estimated one in a hundred thousand healthy babies is born with Charge syndrome.
What should your child eat in winter?
Valuable and regular meals are the basis of a child's proper diet to ensure harmonious development. The needs of a child's body in winter are somewhat different from those in the other seasons of the...
Your child isn't keen on meat? Find out the alternative
Iron, which is so essential for the body, is mainly found in meat - this information is rather familiar to everyone. However, it is often difficult to get children to eat enough meat to provide the...
How long should a newborn baby sleep?
It is not uncommon for new parents to be confronted with many different dilemmas. These can range from how often to feed the baby to how to bathe the baby. Another issue of particular interest to...
Pregnant woman's malnutrition
Current changes in lifestyles often lead to eating disorders, mainly due to media messages creating a certain type of figure or appearance. Many young people, following the values conveyed, want to...
Prebiotics in allergy prevention
In March 2016, an article containing the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) guidelines for the prevention of allergic diseases was published in the World Allergy Organization Journal. Among other...
How can we deal with the problem of lice once and for all?
Nowadays, curing lice, if we choose the right product, is simple and feasible after one treatment.
