Cat scratch disease can cause children to become sick for weeks or even months. This condition develops after a child has been bitten or scratched by a cat. Most cases develop among those younger than 20 years old. This condition is caused by Bartonella henselae which is transmitted to humans by cats that appear healthy […]
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Fever is a common issue among children. For children, older than 6 months, they do not require treatment for fever unless it causes discomfort. Make sure that the child is monitored. If eating, sleeping, drinking normally and able to play, you can wait if the fever settles on its own. What should I do? Keep
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A splinter is any foreign body that is partly or fully embedded in the skin. The usual splinters are wood but glass, metal and plastic can also be considered as one. Oftentimes, splinters should be removed by a healthcare professional, especially those that are deeply driven under a toenail or fingernail. In most cases, splinters
A jellyfish sting is likely to occur when spending time in the beach. It is important to note that jellyfish are free-swimming, gelatinous marine creatures that are non-aggressive but surrounded by tentacles capable of delivering stings. The tentacles are enclosed with sacs (nematocysts) that are packed with venom that can trigger painful or even a
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Indoor allergies are triggered by various allergens found inside the house. Houses harbor a variety of allergens that are trapped, thus making them difficult to avoid. Even though several allergens are present in the environment that are capable of triggering symptoms, house dust is the usual culprit for indoor allergies. What are the possible causes?
Children are likely to end up with a foreign object in the nose. The usual objects found in the nose include tissue paper, food particles, small toys, beads and rocks. In most cases, the presence of a foreign object in the nose and nasal cavity are not severe and likely to occur among children ages
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Fainting or syncope is simply brief loss of consciousness. This is usually brought about by a momentary loss of blood flow to the brain and might be an indication of a serious health condition. Individuals of any age can faint but among the elderly, it might have a serious underlying cause. The usual causes of
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Subungual hematoma is the build-up of blood in the area amid the nail bed and fingernail. This usually occurs from a direct injury to the fingernail. The pressure produced by the accumulation of blood beneath the nail results to intense pain. What are the causes? It is important to note that a subungual hematoma typically
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Corneal flash burns are caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from various sources such as the following: Halogen lamp Sunlamps used in tanning salons Direct sunlight Welding torch Reflection of sunlight from water Flood lamp used by photographers Reflection of the sun from snow at high elevation What are the indications? Within 3-12 hours after
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Helicobacter pylori infections are likely to occur among children in developing countries. Even though infections increase in frequency as individuals get older, many children and adults with the organism do not develop an infection. It is not certain how Helicobacter pylori is acquired, but close contact might play a part as well as transmission via
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