Krabbe disease: what is it, what are the symptoms and treatments?
This article provides basic information on Krabbe disease.
Joint pain in children: causes and treatments
Joint pain in children is a cause of much worry for parents, but is also a symptom of many diseases, not only of osteoarticular origin. Joint pain in children is so problematic for the young person...
Physical activity in children key to improving treatment of inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel diseases are characterised by chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, causing numerous symptoms and complications. The impact of physical activity on the course of...
Trichomoniasis in a child - what is it and how to deal with it?
Three-day fever, also known as erythema urgency or so-called sixth disease, is a mild infectious disease of early childhood. It is caused by infection with a virus from the herpesvirus group...
Morphology - how to read the result?
A peripheral blood count, simply called a morphology for short, is a test to find out the state of the blood cells. It consists of three parts. The first part tells us about the white blood cells,...
Chronic abdominal pain in children
Does your child suffer from recurrent cramps, abdominal pain, bloating or have digestive problems? Chronic abdominal pain in children can have various causes.
The different types of asthma: know them all!
Asthma, being one of the diseases of civilisation, causes inflammation and irritation of the airways. As it turns out, several types of it are mentioned at the moment. Which are they? We encourage...
Influenza virus and RSV virus may be more dangerous for children
The RSV virus has been heard about much more frequently in recent months than in the past. The record number of cases of the virus, which particularly threatens children under the age of five, has...
Types of inhalation - which to choose when coughing?
Is your child coughing? Often, inhalation is a good way to support the healing process. It is important to note, however, that you should always contact your GP as he or she is familiar with the...
Autumn-winter respiratory infections
Every year, the autumn-winter period is full of respiratory infections in children. During this season, you may notice an increased number of infections that keep many parents and their children...
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...
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?
Epileptic syndromes in children and adults: classification and origin
Epileptic syndromes are the most common variants of epilepsy and their classification is based on differences in the diagnosis of the cause that triggered the condition. Epilepsy can occur at any age.
Mysterious hepatitis in children
More and more doctors around the world are sounding the alarm that they are diagnosing hepatitis of unknown aetiology in the youngest children. Several cases have also been diagnosed in Poland. Is...
Coronavirus vaccination vs. prevention of PIMS in children
PIMS - a dangerous, pocovid syndrome occurring in children who have undergone coronavirus. What symptoms to look out for? When to go for help? Why can PIMS be dangerous?
Can an infant contract COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new disease entity that is still not fully understood. After numerous infections among adults, more and more cases are being reported among children, including the youngest.
First infant infections: what do you need to know about them and what should you do?
Unfortunately, newborn babies and infants fall ill relatively often, mainly due to the immaturity of their immune system. Parents - especially when it is their first baby - often do not know what to...
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is one of the most serious diseases affecting children. The possible complications of this infection can be very serious and include seizures, hearing and vision problems. The earlier...
What is the course of COVID-19 in children?
The journal Lancet has published an analysis of the course of COVID-19 in children infected with the UK variant. Compared to the data obtained from the previous wave of cases, they show no...
