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How To Decreased Child Enuresis

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

To begin, we must be clear about the cause and establish the necessary mechanisms to eradicate the child enuresis.

Avoid scolding or punishment, a comparison with other children and generally any act that might damage their self-esteem or make you feel guilty, it is essential to eliminate this problem. We must not forget that this is a complication whose core are the emotions, an attack on them in whatever form, can be quite counterproductive for the goal. The child needs to balance and harmony.

Once done, we can face the physical problem and the procedure for establishing control of the sphincters night of our son.

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Some Causes Of Child Enuresis

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Some Causes Of Child EnuresisThere are many reasons why a child may have a problem of enuresis in childhood. This term is referred to the lack of control on retention of urine at night, after the normal age range for traffic between the diaper and the autonomy to use the bathroom.

In general, this is a problem whose root is psychological, the impact of a physical reason as cause, is negligible.

It is considered that a child has a problem of childhood enuresis when repeated three to four times a week for two or three months.

It is important to know that after three years when the sphincter is ready to be mature is controlled, when there is total control of nighttime urination in children.

Common Causes

According to latest statistics analyzed, 20% of children aged over 3 years, have nocturnal enuresis. The causes are almost always psychological.

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Asthma in Children

Monday, March 1st, 2010

asthma in childrenSurely everyone in school had more of a friend who ran out of breath running liege or needed to use an oral inhaler several times a day. Most likely it’s child has asthma.

Asthma is a chronic health conditions more common in children affecting approximately 7% of children. Usually presented in the first years of life and their symptoms are caused by inflammation in the airways, which does not allow passage of air and therefore an ideal lung function.

When a child has asthma not only he should be on therapy and lifestyle changes, but the whole family which must yield in some things for the health of the child. It is important for a child with asthma live in a smoke-free environment, away from highly polluted areas or near factories that emit waste. The vast majority also has allergies to pets, so before diagnosing the dog or cat of the family may be displaced.

Treatment of childhood asthma is divided into two phases: The immediate, which is made in case of an attack and one that should be performed daily with oral medications and breathing treatments.

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Care of teeth in children

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

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Oral health must be a partnership between parents and children under the supervision of their doctor and dentist, with particular emphasis on preventing dental problems, with fathers who should be responsible for oral hygiene to 6 or 7 years age.

Keep in mind the problems associated with the use of pacifiers to thumb sucking, excessive and prolonged breastfeeding, the use of mouthguards during sports activities and benefits of the supplement is fluoridated.

The pediatrician’s role is to maintain optimal oral health must periodically evaluate the oral cavity, educate parents about the importance of cleaning teeth and result in a timely manner to the dentist.

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Coughing in children

Friday, February 26th, 2010

coughing in childrenCoughing in children is a major concern of parents is one of the most frequent reasons for pediatric emergency consultation, no less that 85% of visits.

It is normal that when our son has a cough go to a doctor, but it is important to recognize the type of cough, whether irritant or phlegm, how and when coughing, if it does so only at night or all day. The information you give the pediatrician is vital for any matching diagnosis.

According to the Spanish Society of Pediatric Pulmonology (SENP), between 6 and 10% of children have chronic cough throughout his childhood. The cough may be due to various causes. In general, it is often a symptom of little significance to which special attention is being paid only in certain cases.

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Milk allergies in infants

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

milk allergies in infantsAllergy to cow’s milk (CMA) has considerable negative effects on the family unit, according to findings from an international survey. In addition to addressing the disturbing physical effects of the disease in children (who are vomiting, diarrhea, poor growth and eczema), 70% of parents of children with CMA said that makes them feel guilty and worried and 82% they said has led lack of sleep.

Cow’s milk is the most common cause of food allergy in infants and children, affecting approximately between 2 and 3% of babies internationally. The main symptoms of allergy to cow’s milk are rash , wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor growth (weight gain) and fatigue.

Dr Martin Brueton, advisory member of the advisory committee of “acting against allergy,” retired pediatrician and gastroenterologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK, commented: “Having a child with an allergy to cow’s milk can be stressful for parents. Babies with allergy to cow’s milk may experience a range of symptoms, from skin rashes to gastric problems, frequent crying and weight gain problems. Parents feel unprotected and that instinct to give the baby more milk, usually the only source of food for the baby-aggravated, rather than solve the problem. Until the child is properly diagnosed and is provided with a suitable substitute for milk, the effect on parents and the whole family is significant. ”

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Bedwetting in children

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

bedwettingBedwetting is often uncomfortable and humiliating, especially for older children. Furthermore, due to fear of wetting the bed, these children often avoid going to sleep at friends’ homes, camps, etc., So that they can be more difficult to lead a normal social life.

Three of every four children remain dry through the night to the three and half years old. At 5 years, one in five still wets the bed at the age of 6, the figures drop to one in ten. Enuresis is considered to exist when children wet the bed at the age of 5 years or more, which is the age at which it believes should have acquired sufficient maturity to avoid over-wetting.

Boys are more likely to have enuresis than girls. Without treatment, enuresis may last until puberty or adolescence, whereas the right treatment can solve the problem successfully.

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Parents approach Heal Depression Child Lock

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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Problem of depression in children is not a problem that can not be overcome. Approach to the child’s parents is an effective way to reduce depression in children. Therefore, you should spend more time listening to the complaints of the child.

Approach to the child can also be accompanied by a child who likes to do activities, such as taking children walking path, swimming, or go to a place they enjoy.

What is important to create a relaxed atmosphere so you can freely listen to the complaints of the child. That way, you’ll know what causes them to change.

Besides parents approach the child, the treatment of depressed children also need to be done by holding the other party, including a psychiatrist and the school or teachers. This treatment is often referred to as psychotherapy or holistic therapy. “Psychotherapy is a lot done in the form of CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy)”. (more…)

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