Child: Kids – Growth – Development
When dehydration is dangerous child

When dehydration is dangerous child

Why dehydration can become dangerous in children Dehydration occurs when fluid losses exceed fluid intake, often with loss of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. In children, this imbalance can affect circulation, kidney perfusion, temperature regulation, and neurologic function. A mildly dehydrated child may simply be thirsty and urinate less often, but worsening […]

What is normal child health by age

What is normal child health by age

What normal child health means Normal child health means that a child is generally growing, learning, connecting, and recovering from ordinary illnesses in a way that fits their age and individual baseline. It does not mean never having fever, tantrums, picky eating, night waking, shyness, or occasional school struggles. Childhood includes frequent physiologic and behavioral […]

Common childhood illnesses and overview explained

Common childhood illnesses and overview explained

Understanding childhood illness patterns Children become ill frequently because their immune systems are still building pathogen-specific memory, and because close contact in homes, childcare settings, schools, and playgrounds facilitates transmission. Respiratory droplet transmission in children, contaminated hands, shared surfaces, and fecal-oral spread all contribute to the familiar cycle of colds, stomach bugs, conjunctivitis, and rashes. […]

Stomach flu, vomiting and diarrhea in children explained

Stomach flu, vomiting and diarrhea in children explained

What stomach flu means in children “Stomach flu” is a common phrase for acute gastroenteritis, which means inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. In children, viral causes are frequent, including norovirus, rotavirus in unvaccinated or partially protected children, adenovirus, and other community viruses. Bacterial or parasitic infections can also cause gastroenteritis, especially after […]

How to treat ear infection child

How to treat ear infection child

Understanding what may be happening in the ear Most childhood ear infections discussed in pediatric care are acute otitis media, a middle-ear infection that often follows a viral upper respiratory infection. Swelling around the eustachian tube can trap fluid behind the tympanic membrane. Bacteria or viruses may then contribute to inflammation, pressure, and pain. Children […]

How to treat cold in children

How to treat cold in children

Understanding the childhood common cold The common cold is usually caused by respiratory viruses that infect the nose, throat, sinuses, and sometimes the upper airways. Children often have several colds each year because their immune systems are still building memory against circulating viruses and because close contact in childcare, school, and family settings makes transmission […]

Common cold symptoms and causes in children

Common cold symptoms and causes in children

What is the common cold in children? The common cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in childhood. Children, particularly those in daycare or school settings, may experience six to ten cold episodes annually, compared to two to four for most adults. The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, […]

Low vs high fever children

Low vs high fever children

What counts as fever in children In pediatrics, fever is typically defined as a core temperature of 100.4°F, or 38°C, or higher. Rectal temperature is often considered the most accurate practical measurement in infants and young children, while oral temperatures may be useful in older cooperative children. Axillary and forehead measurements can be convenient screening […]

When to call doctor for fever child

When to call doctor for fever child

Start With Age, Not Just The Number Age is one of the strongest factors in deciding when to call a doctor for a child’s fever. In newborns and young infants, the immune system is still developing, and serious bacterial infections can present with few outward signs. For that reason, a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or […]

What to do when child has fever

What to do when child has fever

Start by assessing your child, not only the thermometer When your child has a fever, pause and look at the whole clinical picture. A fever is commonly defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or 38°C or higher, but the child’s appearance and behavior often provide more meaningful information than the exact number. A child who […]