BHMS, MD
Dr. Priyam R. Sharma specializes in pediatrics, homeopathy, palliative care, pediatric nutrition, and parental counseling. She received her degrees from theMaharashtra University of Health SciencesandYMT Homoeopathic Medical College.Dr. Sharma has five years of experience and holds special interests in cancer among children, neurological disorders, learning disorders, autism, and other chronic diseases. She believes that a healthy life is not a distant dream and disease is not a regular visitor. She currently practices at multiple clinics in Mumbai.
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奶嘴是当它最受欢迎的工具comes to calming babies down. Baby pacifiers are also known to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). This is because these objects help newborns satisfy their natural sucking reflex and soothe them. But parents need to ensure that they introduce their baby to the pacifier at the right age and also wean them off it at the correct time. But is it right to let a baby suck on the pacifier for long periods? Read on to know more about the pros and cons of pacifiers and when you should stop giving them to your infant. [mj-toc] What Is A Baby Pacifier? [caption id="attachment_886634" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Pacifier, also called soother, dummy, or teether, is a small, nipple-shaped silicone or rubber accessory that is put in the baby’s mouth as a gum massager or to soothe him. It has several other informal names such as binky in American...
Cold sores in babies are the blisters that appear around the lips. Although they are called cold sores, they do not cause a cold. They are named so because they might at times causes fever in babies. Most parents often confuse these sores with an allergy or a bacterial infection. But they are caused by a virus instead. Read on to know about cold sores, their causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention techniques in this post. [mj-toc] What Is A Cold Sore? Cold sores are tiny blister-like sores that appear around the lips or mouth. These sores are filled with a clear liquid that could ooze when the blister breaks. Fever often accompanies cold sores, and for that reason, they are also called fever blisters (1). What Causes Cold Sores In Babies? Cold sores, also known as oral herpes, are primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) (2). A related virus called the herpes simplex virus type...
Insomnia complaints in children are usually associated with lack of restorative sleep (deep sleep and REM sleep). A child is said to have insomnia if they (1): Have difficulty falling asleep at night Have trouble staying asleep at night Wakes up very early, at around three in the morning and have difficulty going back to sleep. This can lead to a significant impairment in the child’s body functions during the day. Insomnia can be long-term, wherein the child has trouble sleeping for at least three weeks or more, or short-term, lasting for just a few days. MomJunction will tell you everything you need to know about insomnia, what causes it, and how to help your child deal with it. Causes Of Insomnia In Children Insomnia can be primary, which means it is a problem in itself, or it can be secondary, where it is a symptom of a medical condition. Here are some reasons that contribute to childhood insomnia, primary...
Diarrhea – how bad is it? Why does my kid have diarrhea? Signs and symptoms of diarrhea Does diarrhea cause dehydration? How is diarrhea diagnosed? What is the treatment for diarrhea? How to control diarrhea in kids? Home care and remedies to stop diarrhea Diarrhea is a leading cause of death in young children and accounts for 9% of all the deaths among children aged less than five, coming up to about 1,400 children every day (1). In this article, MomJunction tells you about diarrhea in children, what causes it, and how to stop it with treatments and home remedies. Diarrhea – How Bad Is It In Children? Diarrhea is the frequent passing of loose, watery stools, usually three to four times a day. Diarrhea is a symptom that can indicate the presence of a gastrointestinal infection (GI) or disease. It is one of the ways in which the body expels germs, infection, and unwanted or excess mucus from the...
