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Dr. Murtaza Kamal is a pediatric cardiologist with over five years of experience and is currently practicing at Star Hospitals, Hyderabad, India. After completing his MD in Pediatrics, he trained in pediatric hemato-oncology from theRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre. Subsequently, he got trained in neonatal, pediatric, and congenital heart diseases. He is on the editorial boards of several national, and international peer-reviewed journals.
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Body odor or bromhidrosis is the unpleasant or foul smell produced by the breakdown of the acids in the sweat by bacteria (1). Though it is common in adults, body odor in toddlers is uncommon because they don’t have sufficient fatty acids and ammonia in their sweat, which can trigger bacterial action. Yet, a toddler may develop body odor due to several reasons. For instance, if body odor occurs in places like armpits, it could indicate an underlying illness. In some toddlers, armpit odor may develop due to bacterial overgrowth or an underlying infection (2). Keep reading to understand the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of body odor in toddlers. [mj-toc] Is Body Odor Normal In Toddlers? Body odor in children who have not reached puberty is not uncommon. However, research studies on [simple_tooltip text="prepubescent" tooltip="The stage of development before puberty" ] children with body odor are limited (3). Thus, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends paying attention to body...
Flatulence or gas in babies is a prevalent condition, especially in the first few months following birth. It is caused due to several reasons, including the type of baby formula milk and the mother's diet, which has an impact on breast milk. However, no matter what the underlying cause is, dealing with the issue of gassiness in the newborn is critical since it can make babies irritable and cranky. In this post, we tell you about flatulence in babies, including its causes and how babies can be relieved from gassiness. [mj-toc]What Causes Gas In Babies? Gas in the stomach can be the air swallowed through the mouth, or it can be the gas naturally produced by bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract. A baby can develop a gassy tummy due to any of the following reasons (1): Drinking formula too fast: Babies who breastfeed feed at a controlled pace, but formula-fed infants tend to gulp down a lot more when the...