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...
Sirenomelia
Sirenomelia is a rare birth defect. It is also called 'siren syndrome' or lower limb sirenomelia.
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.
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.
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...
Natural remedies for colds in children
The return to kindergarten and school is inextricably linked to colds in children.
Microdeletion 2q33.1
A microdeletion is otherwise known as a very small deletion. It is a very rare syndrome. What are its symptoms?
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?
Overview of selected infectious diseases in children
Infectious diseases used to be a threat to the health and lives of our children. With the advent of vaccines, their course is much milder, although this is an individual issue for each child.
Obesity and overweight in children - - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The problem of obesity and overweight is affecting an increasing number of children. This leads to health problems (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive or nervous system) and lack of...
Lambliosis (lamblia) in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Lambliosis is a disease classified as a parasitic disease, which very often affects children of preschool and early school age. It can also occur in adults and the elderly. The patient becomes...
