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Saroj Kumar博士currently practices at Apex Child Care And Vaccination Centre in Patna, India. He specializes in pediatric diseases, child development, congenital diseases, and diabetes in children.
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When you look at your 10-month-old baby's development, you'll realize that you are just a few months away from your baby's first birthday. They have acquired their personalities by this age and have become skilled in so much. They have also developed intellectual abilities. All of these abilities result from your baby reaching various developmental milestones. This post discusses all of the important developmental milestones that occur at the age of ten months and their many variations. [mj-toc] 10-Month-Old Milestones Chart Achieved developmental milestones Emerging developmental milestones Crawls and pulls to stand Walks with support (cruising) Understands meaning of some words Understands and speaks simple words Moves from tummy to sitting position Can sit up from standing position Understands requests Understands other basic instructions Imitates basic actions Repeats activities after observation Searches for hidden objects Remembers the location of objects by memory Reacts to scary or distressing situations Responds to more number of circumstances Has pincer grasp Can use full...
Ringworm in kids is a common fungal skin infection that causes itchy, red rash rings to form around the normal skin. It commonly occurs in hot and humid climates, affecting people across ages, including children. There are several types of ringworms that are caused by dermophytes, fungi types that inhibit the skin, hair, and nailbeds. Ringworm is also known as dermatophytosis. Timely identification and treatment of ringworm can help relieve itching. Keep reading this post to know about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of ringworm in children. [mj-toc] What Causes Ringworm In Children? [caption id="attachment_886764" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Ringworm is caused by any fungus from a group called dermatophytes (1). The most common fungi that cause the infection are from the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. These fungi are found almost everywhere in the environment. Once a fungus gets on to the skin, it spreads on the outer keratinous/hard layer of the skin, nails, and the scalp. It propagates...
The presence of blood in a child’s stool can be a worrisome sight for the parents. But you should note that blood passing with stool does not always indicate any serious internal complications or disease. Most health practitioners have reported that it is a common occurrence in children and requires minimal to no treatment (1). However, this condition might not be as mild as in others in some cases when it is accompanied by pain and other symptoms. In such cases, contact the doctor immediately. Read on to know more about the causes, treatment, remedies, and prevention of blood in a child’s stool. [mj-toc] Is It Really Blood In Your Child’s Stool? Often, the consumption of certain foods or medicines may give the child’s stool a bloody appearance or test positive for the presence of blood (1). Such foods include: Chocolate Flavored gelatin Kool-Aid or similar beverages Beets Red licorice Iron supplements Antibiotics (ampicillin) Bismuth preparations (Pepto-Bismol) Signs Of Bloody...