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Dr. Arun Wadhwa has more than 30 years of experience as a pediatrician. He operates his own clinic in South Delhi and is also associated with the Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital.Dr. Wadhwa completed his graduation and post-graduation from theUniversity College of Medical Sciencesand the associated Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi. He is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the Indian Medical Association.As an advisor to the Child magazine, he has co-published Treasured Moments: A Baby Record Book with his wife Dr. Taruni.
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The appearance of baby neck rash is fairly common. Although it is harmless and may not be quite apparent, it requires attention due to the baby’s sensitive skin. This, primarily temporary condition, occurs because a newborn generally goes through several dermatological issues within the first few weeks after birth (1), with rashes being one of the problems. This type of rash may typically be the result of contact dermatitis. In this post, we have put together all the necessary information about rashes on a baby’s neck, including their causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures. Read on. [mj-toc] Causes Of Rashes On A Baby’s Neck Neck rash in babies, a form of allergic or irritant dermatitis, looks like little bumps on the skin. These bumps may appear red, especially in babies with light skin color. This skin condition can have different causes, such as: Milk trickle: Babies, while feeding, either from the bottle or from the breast, tend to spit some...
Diarrhea in toddlers is a common occurrence and should not be a serious cause for concern. The symptoms of diarrhea put the child under physiological stress, which also affects the parents as their child becomes hard to console. Diarrhea can occur due to an early age, stress, intolerance for food, extreme liquid diet, or at times due to a bacterial or viral infection. Read about its common causes, symptoms, home remedies to manage the condition and prevention techniques for diarrhea in your little one. [mj-toc] What Is Diarrhea? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diarrhea is defined as the passage of three or more watery stools per day. Loose, non-watery, and paste-like stools are not diarrhea and passing many firm/normal stools in a day is also not diarrhea (1). Acute diarrhea lasts for a few days to a couple of weeks while persistent diarrhea is when the watery stools go beyond two weeks. Scales of diarrhea The diarrhea stools...
蛲虫在婴儿传染肠道infection caused by tiny parasites called pinworms. They inhabit the intestine and are usually harmless. However, they can be annoying as they cause itching around the anus resulting in sleep disturbances. Generally, pinworm infection in children under two years of age is uncommon but possible. Timely diagnosis and treatment are necessary to alleviate itching and avert complications like bacterial skin infection that constant itching may cause. Read on to learn more about pinworm infection, its treatment, and prevention in babies. [mj-toc] What Are Pinworms? [caption id="attachment_887353" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Pinworms, also known as Enterobius vermicularis, are thin, tiny, wiggly and white worms that infect the intestines. They are also known as parasitic worms, seatworms or threadworms (1). They are highly contagious, and your babies can quickly contract the infection through interpersonal contact or fecal-oral transmission through objects that contain worms or eggs. The worms that pass through ingestion reside in the colon...
Carrot is a diverse vegetable that adds color, flavor, and texture to food. Besides, it gives nutrients and health-promoting compounds that can benefit health over time. Thus, carrots for kids are a healthy choice, and you can feed them in several ways. For instance, you can add carrots to various dishes to make delicious meals, such as carrot bread and carrot casserole. Alternatively, you can serve raw carrot sticks with a dip as a healthy, quick snack to relish. Read on as we tell you more about carrots, their health benefits, the best ways to cook them for children, and some exciting, fun facts about this bright orange vegetable. [mj-toc] Carrot Nutrition Facts Carrots are no superfoods but they are one of the most popular vegetables that are healthy and easy to grow. Here is why you should include carrots in your child’s daily diet. Carrot is rich in beta-carotene, an essential nutrient that enables healthy growth in children. Beta...
[mj-toc] Cough and cold are common in children. These are the immune system's response to fighting germs and infections. A cough could be triggered due to bacterial or viral infections and lasts for up to two weeks. Unless it is accompanied by other severe symptoms, rest, hydration, and some home remedies can provide relief from cough and make your child feel better. Anecdotal evidence suggests that home remedies might help the child sleep better at night, without any bouts of cough to disturb them. In this post, MomJunction tells you about a few home remedies to relieve cough in children. Home Care Tips And Remedies For Cough In Children Before trying any home remedy, it is important to understand your child’s cough (sound, sputum, etc.), as this will help you to pick the best home remedy and properly explain the situation to your child’s doctor. Here are a few common types of cough that occur in children. Dry cough: No...
