Glandular Fever
Glandular Fever also known as "Kissing Disease" is a contagious viral disease, passed by direct contact (such as kissing). The disease is characterized by swollen glands, fever and possibly skin eruptions.
Glandular Fever Symptoms
- Fever which may last for weeks
- Lymph nodes are enlarged and tender
- Lymph nodes at the back of the head may be most severely affected
- May be difficult to open the mouth because of the swelling
- Excessive production of saliva in the mouth
- Sore throat often with discharge on the tonsils
- Generally feeling unwell
- Spleen may also be affected and enlarged
- Resultant fatigue may last for months
- May occasionally be associated with generalized rash
- Occasionally can affect other organs including the lungs, heart and brain
Diaper Rash Home Remedies
Diaper Rash can interrupt the peaceful routine of an otherwise carefree baby, and it won't do much for your quality of life, either. Babies have this knack for making their problems your problems, and if baby has diaper rash, you have it, too.
During the first two to three years of life, just about every parent on the planet gets to share in the diaper rash experience at least once. Thankfully, nearly 50 percent of all diaper rashes go away by themselves within one day. What about the other 50 percent? They can last ten days or more (though it's likely to seem longer).
If you're reading this, you're probably sharing the diaper rash experience right now. Here's some trivia to welcome you to the club. Did you know that breastfed babies have less diaper rash than bottle-fed babies? Even better, research has shown that this resistance continues long after a baby has been weaned.
What? Your obstetrician didn't tell you about that? Well, he didn't tell is either. But we found one that did. Here's what else we found out.
Vomiting
Vomiting is very common during infancy and childhood and is usually caused by an illness or stomach upset. In infants it is important to distinguish between vomiting and “spitting up,” which is very typical in babies. Babies spit up if they are fed too fast or too much, and this is not considered to be a problem.
Mild vomiting in children likewise is not serious, but severe vomiting can strain the stomach and esophagus and may cause internal bleeding. Continual vomiting also can lead to dehydration, shock, or metabolic problems; if the vomited material is inhaled into the lungs it can cause PNEUMONIA. Intentional vomiting in teenagers (BULIMIA) can lead to tooth problems and electrolyte disturbances that can affect the heart’s function, and it can be fatal.
Food Allergy in Adults and Children – Part2
Despite common belief to the contrary, allergy to iodine, allergy to radiocontrast material (used in some lab procedures), and allergy to fish or shellfish are not related. A child with an allergy to fish or shellfish should not worry about cross-reactions with radiocontrast dyes or iodine.
Soy Soybeans have become a major part of processed food products in the United States, and it can be hard to avoid products made with soybeans. While soybeans alone are not a major food in the typical American diet, because they are contained in so many products, eliminating all those foods can result in an unbalanced diet. A dietitian should be consulted to help plan for proper nutrition. Soybeans and soy products are found in baked goods, canned tuna, cereals, crackers, infant formulas, sauces, and soups. At east one brand of peanut butter lists soy on the label.
Studies show that soy lecithin and soybean oil can be tolerated by most soy-allergic individuals. Wheat It may not be obvious in what products wheat can be hidden, so labels should be read carefully. Wheat is contained in some brands of hot dogs, ice cream, and imitation crabmeat. Wheat flour is sometimes flavored and shaped to look like beef, pork, and shrimp, especially in Asian dishes.
Toxic Shock Syndrome – Treatment and Prevention
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon condition caused by infection with Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by a distinctive skin rash resembling sunburn on the palms and soles of the feet. The condition, first recognized in the 1970s, is associated with the use of certain brands of highly absorbent tampons (now taken off the market). About 70 percent of cases occur in girls and women who were using tampons when symptoms begin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that one out of every 100,000 menstruating girls and women develops toxic shock syndrome (TSS) each year.
About three percent of TSS cases are fatal. Since 1984 there have been 69 reports of death related to tampon use; all but three were caused by TSS. However, the risk of death from TSS is higher in cases not related to menstruation.
Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms
When related to menstruation, TSS symptoms may not begin until the first few days after a girl’s period and tend to appear quickly. In addition to the skin rash, symptoms include sudden high fever, vomiting and diarrhea, headache, muscular aches and pains, dizziness, and disorientation. Blood pressure may drop rapidly and shock may develop. The sunburn-like rash may not develop until the patient is very ill, or it may go completely unnoticed if it appears in a small area. The skin on palms and feet may flake and peel. Once a person has had TSS, she is more likely to get it again. Death usually occurs as a result of a prolonged drop in blood pressure or lung problems.
Medical Tests To Diagnose Diseases and Conditions In Children – Part 2
Kidney Scan
The kidney scan uses radioisotopes to identify problems with the structure and function of the kidney. These scans are used after kidney transplants and to diagnose kidney failure, disorders, and infections.
In this test, the child lies on a table and a substance with a small amount of a radioisotope is injected into a vein. Then the kidneys are scanned, and images are sent to a computer. Results will be read by a radiologist and sent to the child’s doctor, who will present them to the parents.
Liver or Gallbladder Scan
The liver or gallbladder scan uses radioactive isotopes to look for liver or gallbladder damage: hepatitis, cirrhosis, abscess, infection, cancer, or injury. After a radioisotope is injected into a vein, it is absorbed by the liver or gallbladder. During the test, the child lies on a table under a scanner; the radioactive material is then picked up by a scanner, which transmits images to a computer. The radiologist interprets the findings and sends them to the child’s doctor, who will present them to the parents.
Lung Scan
A nuclear lung scan helps to determine the presence of a blood or abnormal formation of the lung. In this test, radioactive gas lung tracers are given by inhalation or injection so that the chest can be scanned. These scans can also be used to study malformations of the lung. The results will be read by a radiologist and sent to the child’s doctor, who will present them to the parents.
Salmonella Poisoning Symptoms and Treatment
Salmonella Poisoning is known medically as salmonellosis, this major type of food poisoning is caused by bacteria that multiply rapidly at room temperatures. Every year about four million cases of salmonellosis are reported in the United States. Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis, and young children are among those most likely to have severe infections. Experts estimate that about 600 people die each year with acute salmonellosis.
Salmonellosis is very common in this country; bonemeal, fertilizer, and pet foods all may be implicated in the spread of the disease. In particular, recent outbreaks have been linked to chickens and eggs; it is estimated that 35 percent of all chickens in processing plants harbor the bacteria. The largest outbreak ever recorded occurred in 1994 and involved more than 200,000 Americans. In this case, commercially pasteurized ice cream premix was contaminated by bacteria during transport to a Minnesota ice cream plant in tanker trailers that had previously carried nonpasteurized liquid eggs. The outbreak ended only after sales of the ice cream were stopped.
Rotavirus Symptoms and Treatment
Rotavirus is the common name for a family of viruses that share several features (Reoviridae). The group A rotaviruses are the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children, striking 130 million people a year. It causes a diarrhea so severe that 870,000 children die from this virus around the world every year. While few U.S. children die, the disease still sends 50,000 of them to the hospital every year.
If an infant or toddler develops diarrhea in the winter, there is a good chance that a rotavirus is the culprit. By age four, most people have been infected and developed antibodies to the virus. While the disease is not particularly deadly in the United States among children with healthy immune systems, rotavirus in the developing world is often fatal because the children are already malnourished when they become infected. In the United States, the chance a child will be hospitalized with rotavirus is one in 40, and one in every 800 hospitalized children will die. The rotavirus season begins in late fall and ends in the spring.
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