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?
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.
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.
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...
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:...
Cerebral palsy
The incidence of cerebral palsy, can be expressed on a scale of 2-5:1000 births.
Use of antibiotics in children
Antibiotics have been used a lot since they first appeared, due to their great effectiveness in treating many diseases in children. They are chemical compounds designed to destroy bacteria and...
Factors responsible for the development of autoimmune type 1 diabetes
Type 1 autoimmune diabetes is otherwise known as juvenile-onset diabetes.
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...
Diagnosis and treatment of cough in children
Coughing in children is a common symptom, occurring at any time of the year (although it is most common in autumn and winter). The cough can be wet, dry or barking.
