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Dr. Maria Katrina Florcruz is a board-certified pediatrician and a Diplomate of the Philippine Pediatric Society with over 14 years of experience. She is an active consultant at Diliman Doctors Hospital and a visiting consultant at The Medical City and Capitol Medical Center. Also an experienced health communications professional and content creator, Dr. Katrina was the content head for the medical media application Docquity, and a regular segment host for Doctors on TV, a weekly show on UNTV Public Service Channel. She served as the Senior Medical Editor for Philippines of MIMS Doctor, a monthly online and print magazine, which is read by health professionals across Asia-Pacific. As part of her mission to give free practical medical education, Dr. Katrina offers free health tips on child health, parenting, and family life through Faceboo, YouTube and Instagram.
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Enema for children is recommended to relieve severe constipation. Enema is a procedure where fluid is injected into the rectum via the anal opening. It helps in expelling impacted stools. Disimpaction of hardened stools is necessary before commencing any maintenance therapy. Doctors recommend enema only when the child does not respond to dietary changes such as consuming a fiber-rich diet and oral laxative medications. Moreover, it may be used to clear the bowel before surgery, administer some medications, or permit imaging (X-ray) for diagnostic purposes (1) (2). Read this post to learn about the types of enema in children, its method of administration, side effects, and precautions. [mj-toc] What Are The Types Of Enema For Children? [caption id="attachment_884592" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] The fluid enters the rectum during an enema, softens the stools, and stretches the rectum, increasing bowel movement and urge to pass the stools. Doctors may decide the appropriate enema among the many types (3) (4). Sodium phosphate...
肾形的器官在颈部淋巴结,under the jaw (submandibular lymph nodes), under the chin (sublingual lymph nodes), underarms or armpit (axillary lymph nodes), groin, chest, and abdomen. They are a part of the immune system and play an important role in filtering the blood and killing bacteria and viruses. Swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy is common in childhood and may occur due to bacterial or viral infections, such as colds, flu, or [simple_tooltip text="strep throat infection" tooltip="A bacterial infection brought on by group A Streptococcus bacteria that cause throat irritation and inflammation" ] (1). Read this post to learn about the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of swollen lymph nodes in children. [mj-toc] Causes Of Swollen Lymph Nodes In Children [caption id="attachment_875228" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] The following are the common causes of lymphadenopathy in kids (2)(3)(4)(5): Respiratory infections Viral throat infections Bacterial throat infections, such as strep Viral infections, such as flu, [simple_tooltip text="mononucleosis" tooltip="Also known...
Nasal polyps in children are rare. These teardrop-shaped, painless, soft polypoidal growths of inflamed tissue may emerge in the nasal lining or the sinuses (1). They can be singular or grow in clusters, called nasal polyposis. If left untreated, nasal polyps may grow and block the nasal passages or sinuses. Nasal polyps are usually not serious, but a blockage due to polyps can obstruct airflow, make breathing difficult, and lead to sinusitis. If children experience nasal polyps, prompt diagnosis and treatment can help relieve the symptoms with minimal intervention. Read this post to learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for nasal polyposis in children. [mj-toc] Signs And Symptoms Of Nasal Polyps In Children Nasal polyps are the most common type of nasal mass (abnormal growth in the nose) and may lead to the following symptoms (2) (3). Blocked nose Runny nose and/or sneezing Headaches Formation of thick fluid in the nose and throat (catarrh) Decreased sense of smell or...