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.
Dravet syndrome - symptoms, treatment, prognosis
DravetSyndrome (DS) is classified as a very rare genetic condition. It was first described in the literature in the 1970s. What are the symptoms of the disease and prognosis?
When should a headache in a child be of concern?
Headaches in children are one of the most common complaints in this age group. Most often, fortunately, they are not caused by a serious illness and pass quickly, but sometimes they are a symptom of...
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...
Convulsions in children: what do you need to know about them?
A child may have a seizure once in his or her lifetime, or it may occur episodically, but it is always necessary to consult a doctor. Convulsions in children vary in nature and have very different...
Constipation in children - symptoms, causes, remedies
Pain in the tummy, discomfort, crying - these are the first symptoms which may suggest that our baby is struggling with constipation. If he doesn't pass stools - the more we can assume that there is...
Gene therapy in SA - chances and prognosis
SA - or spinal muscular atrophy - is a severe genetic disease that results in the death of neurons in the spinal cord. Problems with the normal functioning of the nervous system resulting in a lack...
Bloody stools in a child - how to deal with them?
Bloody stools in children can have a variety of causes, but they should always raise parents' concerns and increase their vigilance. The problem should not be underestimated - in the case of...
Proteus syndrome - diagnosis, symptoms, treatment
Proteus Syndrome is one of the extremely rare genetically determined diseases. The disease was described in the 1980s. What do we know about it?
Gilbert's syndrome, or why jaundice is not always dangerous
Gilbert's syndrome is probably one of the least dangerous entities in which jaundice can occur. The disease is genetic and is characterised by the occurrence of hyperbilirubinaemia in certain...
