Worms in stomach: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes Worms in stomach – There are three types of worms that can be present in stomach- 1. Round worms 2. Tape worms 3. Hook worms 1. Round worm- This worm is generally 8 inches in length and resides in intestines. Infection like indigestion, stomach ache and bloating occurs…
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Milk vomiting (by infants) :- Causes & Treatment
Milk vomiting (by infants) :- Causes & Treatment Milk vomiting (by infants) – This is not a disease in general. Most babies vomit small amounts from time to time, and bring up some milk when they burp. This is also known as possetting. Milk vomiting (by infants) :- Causes 1. Weak digestive system of baby…
Loss Of Appetite: Causes & Treatment
Loss Of Appetite: Causes & Treatment Loss of appetite- Loss of appetite occurs when a child has a reduced desire to eat at set times. Loss Of Appetite: Causes 1. Digestive disorder such as constipation, indigestion, etc. 2. Liver disease or intestinal infection. 3. The child is too tired Loss Of Appetite: Treatment Firstly find…
Constipation – Symptoms , causes & Treatment
Constipation – Symptoms , causes & Treatment Constipation- Constipation is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened faeces. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation in children . Causes of Constipation 1. Less intake of liquids 2. Less intake of fiber- rich foods 3. Intestinal weakness…
Diarrhoea – symptoms, causes & Treatment
Diarrhoea – symptoms, causes & Treatment Diarrhoea- It is common in children. Diarrhoea is a condition in which faeces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form. Causes of Diarrhoea- 1. Irregular eating habits and time. 2. Excessive consumption of milk by child 3. Consumption of fat-rich milk by an infant other…
Childhood Diseases Early symptoms
Childhood Diseases Early symptoms The initial time after baby’s birth is tender. In this stage diseases attack children very quickly. Development of a sick child is hampered. Therefore, mother should be extremely cautious regarding child’s health. Many a time it is seen that parents take the child to a doctor only when the ailment has…
What is Cholera Vaccine ?
What is Cholera Vaccine ? Cholera Vaccine- Just like Typhoid vaccine, Cholera vaccine should be administered when the baby is 1-2 years of age. Summers are the suitable time for its application. This vaccine is generally given 2-3 times within a gap of 1-4 weeks. Vaccine should be administered every year to increase disease resistance….
Typhoid and Paratyphoid vaccine
Typhoid and Paratyphoid vaccine Typhoid and Para-typhoid- Typhoid is a prevalent disease in India. A combined vaccine of typhoid and Para-typhoid is available in the market. Sometimes Cholera vaccine is also included in it. When the child is of 2 years or a little less, this vaccine is given. This vaccine is generally given 2-3…
What is Polio Vaccine ?
What is Polio Vaccine ? Polio Vaccine- There is no cure available for Polio and so administration of vaccine for polio becomes very important. Now-a-days, polio vaccine in the form of liquid drops or as sweet tablets is given. As it is given orally so the problem of fever or soreness does not appear. Trivalent…
What is Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine ?
What is Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine ? D.P.T. (Diphtheria, Whooping Cough and Tetanus) or Triple Antigen- The vaccine components include Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoids and killed whole cells of the organism that cause Pertussis (WP). This vaccine should be administered to all the newborns in 3rd, 4th and 5th month. The booster vaccine is given in the…