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.
McKusick's epiphyseal dysplasia
McKusick's epiphyseal dysplasia is also known as McKusick's syndrome or cartilage-hair hypoplasia.
Sirenomelia
Sirenomelia is a rare birth defect. It is also called 'siren syndrome' or lower limb sirenomelia.
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...
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.
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.
Preschool diseases - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
When a child starts going to kindergarten, infections occur more frequently. This is because children come into contact with new, previously unheard-of viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. During...
Microdeletion 2q33.1
A microdeletion is otherwise known as a very small deletion. It is a very rare syndrome. What are its symptoms?
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.
Natural remedies for colds in children
The return to kindergarten and school is inextricably linked to colds in children.
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?
Reye's syndrome
A rare disease affecting children is Reye's syndrome. What are the causes and symptoms of this disease?
Rickets in children
Rickets is mostly caused by a vitamin D deficiency in the body. Lack of treatment of this disease leads to various types of deformities in the bones (limbs, spine), spondylolisthesis and visible...
Inflammatory conditions of the pleura in children
The pleura is a very thin membrane that covers the lung in a double layer. It forms a closed cavity, which is called the pleural cavity. Pleuritis is quite common in children and can be of two types:...
Chemotherapy in children
Chemotherapy, or treatment with cytostatic agents, is used to treat diseases with a cancerous origin. These drugs are designed to fight the disease, i.e. destroy cancer cells located in the body of a...
What is Prometheus syndrome?
Prometheus syndrome (Proteus syndrome), also known as Wiedemann syndrome, is one of the very rare genetically determined diseases.
