For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Constipation is a common problem for babies because they have immature digestive systems. Constipation has many causes, including dehydration when the body absorbs fluid from the bowels. It can also occur as a result of a new diet, such as with a baby who is starting to eat solid food.
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Bed bugs live in warm and dry places, like mattresses, and feed on blood. A person of any age is at risk for getting bed bug bites and the treatment is the same for every age. If your baby gets bitten by bed bugs, you can handle it by controlling the itching and discomfort and eliminating the bed bugs.
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A normal heartbeat consists of 60 to 100 beats per minute, according to Medline Plus. Irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia, has the heart racing, pounding or skipping beats. The effects often are felt in the chest, throat and neck.
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Diarrhea, characterized by frequent runny bowel movements, is often accompanied by a loss of appetite in conditions such as the stomach flu and celiac disease.
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when blood moves through vessels at a higher pressure than normal. In pregnancy, high blood pressure is often called preeclampsia.
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Hot tubs are a magnet for young children, but they can also pose significant safety risks. Like pools and other bodies of water, drowning is the most serious hazard. Small bodies can quickly overheat in the spa water, and hot tubs can also be a source of infection and injury.
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If your child experiences stomach pain after eating, it could indicate one of many sickness or indigestion problems. Because your childβs immune system is less developed, he is especially at risk for food poisoning and other illnesses.
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Chemical burns, although painful, are typically not serious. Common causes of chemical burns include tile cleaners, car battery acids, drain cleaners, gasoline, oxidizers or wet and dry cement.
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Eyebrow loss can occur as a result of overplucking, genetics, nutritional deficiencies or accidents such as burns. Medical treatments such as chemotherapy or changing hormones that occur during menopause and pregnancy can cause eyebrow loss as well.
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Tooth pain in children can be as distressing for the parent as it is for the child. A persistent toothache in a child usually indicates a problem that requires professional care. The most common causes are cavities and gum disease.
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