Meningo-spinal hernia and hydrocephalus as dysraphic defects
Meningo-spinal hernia and hydrocephalus are some of the dysraphic defects, i.e. defects that result from abnormal closure of the neural tube. On average, these defects occur in 1 child in 1,000...
Otitis media in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Otitis media is one of the illnesses that very often affects children (especially at pre-school and early school age). The incidence is particularly high in children up to about 3 years of age. In...
Lice in children - an embarrassing subject - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Most people think that the presence of lice in children is due to dirt, malnutrition and neglect. This is a very erroneous view! Lice can appear in a child who is always clean and whose home and...
Shingles in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Shingles is a disease closely related to chickenpox. The child initially contracts chickenpox, with the virus entering the child's nervous system (affecting the cranial nerves and intervertebral...
McKusick's epiphyseal dysplasia
McKusick's epiphyseal dysplasia is also known as McKusick's syndrome or cartilage-hair hypoplasia.
Cat scream syndrome and its causes
Cat scream synd rome (Cri du Chat syndrome) is a rare genetic disease. What are its causes? Why do babies make sounds similar to a cat's meow when crying?
What is Roberts syndrome?
Roberts syndrome, or pseudothalidomide syndrome, is a rare genetically determined birth defect syndrome.
Sirenomelia
Sirenomelia is a rare birth defect. It is also called 'siren syndrome' or lower limb sirenomelia.
How to prevent a cold in an infant?
Colds in babies are very common. The main reason for this is the very underdeveloped immune system (immune system) of our baby but also inadequate personal hygiene.
impetigo in children
Lichen is an infectious skin disease that is most commonly seen in babies and young children. Lichen most often appears on a child's skin in autumn and winter (cold season) or when there is a lowered...
Frequent headaches in children
If your child complains of frequent headaches, you should see a paediatric neurologist as soon as possible. Do not give your child any painkillers without first consulting your doctor. This symptom...
Tuberous sclerosis in children
Tuberous sclerosis is classified as a rare disease with a genetic basis. It is an incurable disease. A rash initially appears on the child's body, which later changes into small papules and nodules....
Infantile hemangioma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hemangiomas are classified as benign lesions that can occur in infants, but also in older people. They affect girls much more frequently and appear in the form of nevi. In most cases, they disappear...
Treatment options for haemangiomas in children
Haemangiomasare benign lesions that can occur in infants as well as in older people. They affect girls much more often than boys and, importantly, they are the most common nevi.
Natural remedies for colds in children
The return to kindergarten and school is inextricably linked to colds in children.
Harlequin fetus its causes and symptoms
The harlequin fetus, or harlequin fish scale, is, however, a disease with a genetic basis. It is included in the group of so-called diseases called genodermatoses.
Phocomelia
The birth of a child is a great happiness for the parents. Unfortunately, it so happens that, as a result of abnormalities during pregnancy, the child is born with developmental defects. Among these...
Fabry disease and how it is inherited
To date, little is known about a rare genetic disease called Fabry disease. Its causes and mode of inheritance are still being sought.
Reye's syndrome
A rare disease affecting children is Reye's syndrome. What are the causes and symptoms of this disease?
What is Sotos syndrome?
There is an ongoing search for the cause of rare genetic chorisms occurring in children. Sotos syndrome is one of them. When does it occur? How is it diagnosed?
