Parenting Journey, Common Childhood Conditions
August 07, 2024
By Dr Wendy Sinnathamby
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What is a headache? Headaches are very common in children, affecting over 90% of school-age kids. They are usually not serious and can be caused by simple things like not getting enough sleep, being hungry, or feeling nervous about a test. Children can have the same types of headaches as adults, like tension headaches and
Common Childhood Conditions
March 02, 2020
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UTI in Children What Causes Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in My Child? Urinary Tract Infections are usually caused by bacteria, which infect the urinary tract. An infection can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, but the lower part – the urethra and bladder – is most commonly involved. This is called cystitis. If the infection
Common Childhood Conditions
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Fever Fever in Children Running a fever is the body’s natural response when fighting an infection. It is a presenting symptom that turns on the body’s immune system, rather than a disease. A fever temperature ranging between 37.5 to 40 degrees Celsius is not necessarily harmful. In general, the height of the temperature does not
Common Childhood Conditions
February 28, 2020
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Febrile Seizures What are Febrile Seizures (Fits)? Febrile seizures or fits normally occur in children between 6 months to 6 years old. An episode may occur when a child has a high fever, especially when there is a quick spike in temperature. During a febrile seizure, jerking of limbs may be observed, along with up
Common Childhood Conditions
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Childhood Cough Coughing is a common occurrence in children and is usually caused by a virus such as the cold or influenza. It is often accompanied by other symptoms such as a fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Your child’s coughing is a reflex action as his body tries to expel mucus and phlegm from