Eczema, or "atopic dermatitis," affects about one in 10 babies and children. Symptoms can begin before a child's first birthday and almost always by age 5. Eczema begins as an itchy rash on the face, elbows, or
Educational level, knowledge of childhood illness, cough, and diarrhea as primary symptoms of illness, and perceived severity of caregiver illness were significant associated with healthcare-seeking behavior. Therefore, interventions that strengthen the caregiver’s awareness of childhood illness and danger...
The Ethiopian primary care of sick children is provided within the integrated Community Case Management of childhood illnesses by Health Extension Workers (HEW). There is limited knowledge whether this cadre correctly assess and classify common diseases. The aim was to study their ability to correctly...
For most people, the flu is a short-term illness that runs its course in 5 to 7 days. If you've had a flu shot, you may start feeling better even sooner. But everyone is different. It may take you longer to feel back to your usual self. And some symptoms, such as fatigue, may...
Chickenpoxis a viral illness brought on by the varicella virus. It comes with a rash of itchy sores and red spots that spread across the body. Other symptoms include fever and flu-like signs. Chickenpox can be prevented by a vaccine. However, unvaccinated people usually recover within a week...
Childhood apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a rare neurological disorder that affects a child's ability to make the accurate movements required to pronounce sounds, syllables, and words. This isn't due to muscle weakness or paralysis, but happens because the brain has troub...
inflammation, infection, or allergic reactions anywhere on the body. Some skin conditions can be minor, temporary, and easily treated -- while others can be very serious, and even life-threatening. Read on to see signs and symptoms of the most common skin disorders and learn how to identify...
Celiac Disease: A Common, but Elusive, Diagnosis ; Illness Linked to Gluten Has Confusing List of Signs and SymptomsA main reason for a lag in the detection of celiac disease is thelong and confusing list of...Brody, Jane E
Francis-Morrill J, Heinig MJ, Pappagianis D et al (2004) Diagnostic value of signs and symptoms of mammary candidosis among lactating women. J Hum Lact. 20: 288–95 PubMedGoogle Scholar Morrill JF, Heinig MJ, Pappagianis D et al (2005) Risk factors for mammary Candidosis among lactating...
Common Cold Symptoms Kids and Colds 3 min read A runny nose, scratchy throat, and nonstop sneezing -- you can't miss the signs of a cold. But mystery shrouds a lot of other things about it. Why do you seem to get them so often while your best friend stays well? And more important...