baby health

The hiccup in babies is a common situation, especially in the first days after birth and may already arise the maternal uterus, in the last days of pregnancy. The hiccup happens due to contractions of the diaphragm and respiratory muscles, since these are still very immature, and end up being stimulated or easily irritated

Red spots on the baby's skin may appear due to contact with an allergenic substance such as creams or insect stings, for example, or to be related to various skin diseases such as rash or dermatitis. Therefore, it is very important to call or consult your pediatrician to make the diagnosis and guide the appropriate treatment as soon as there are red spots on the baby's skin, especially if he has other symptoms such as fever, persistent crying or skin sores

Infant roseola, also known as a sudden rash, is a contagious disease that mainly affects infants and children, from 3 months to 2 years old, and causes symptoms such as sudden high fever, which can reach 40ºC, decreased appetite and irritability, which last about 3 to 4 days, followed by small pink spots on the child's skin, especially on the trunk, neck and arms, which may or may not itch.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by the simultaneous presence or absence of symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This is a common childhood illness, but it can also persist in adults when it is not treated as a child. The first signs of this disease are overuse of inattention, agitation, stubbornness, aggressiveness, or impulsive attitudes, which cause the child to behave inappropriately, impairing performance in school, since he or she does not pay attention, does not concentrate, and distracts easily, and can cause a lot of stress and we

In case of throat infection in the baby the pediatrician may indicate the use of throat remedies such as Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and in some cases, antibiotics like Amoxicillin. However, parents can help with the treatment by taking some simple home-made measures such as bathing the baby with warm water to fluidize the secretions and give orange juice, which is rich in vitamin C, to boost the body's defenses

Vestibular dilatation, also known as ectasia of the renal calyces or dilated kidney, is characterized by dilation of the inner portion of the kidney. This region is known as the renal pelvis, because it is shaped like a funnel and has the function of collecting the urine and taking it towards the ureters and the bladder, as the figure shows

Acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease or respiratory distress syndrome, is a disease that arises due to delayed development of the premature baby's lungs, causing difficulty in breathing, rapid breathing or wheezing when breathing, for example . Normally, the baby is born with a substance called surfactant, which allows the lungs to fill with air, however, in this syndrome the amount of surfactant is still not enough to allow good breathing and, therefore, the baby does not breathe properly

Canker sores in infants, also known as stomatitis, are characterized by small sores in the mouth, usually yellowish in the center and reddish on the outside, which may appear on the tongue, on the roof of the mouth, on the inside of the cheeks, gums, mouth or throat. Canker sores are an infection caused by a virus and are painful, especially when chewing or swallowing, causing the baby to become irritated, crying, not wanting to eat or drink and very much babe

The wheezing baby syndrome, also known as a wheezing infant, is characterized by episodes of wheezing and cough that frequently arise, usually caused by hyperreactivity of the newborn's lungs, which narrows in the presence of certain stimuli, such as a cold, allergy or reflux, for example. Not always the presence of wheezing in the chest happens because of this syndrome, because it is only considered a wheezing baby who has: 3 or more episodes of wheezing, or wheezing, over 2 months; or Continuous chest chirp, lasting at least 1 month

The increase in body temperature is only considered fever when it reaches 37.5 ° C, before that it is considered to be only a feverishness, which is generally not a cause for concern. Whenever a baby has a fever, it should be checked to see if he or she has other symptoms because normally the birth of the teeth and the taking of some vaccine can generate a fever of up to 38ºC, but the baby continues to eat and sleep well.

Infantile intestinal infection is a very common childhood disease that occurs when the body reacts against the entry of viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi into the gastrointestinal tract and can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and fever in the child. The treatment of this infection is done with rest, adequate diet and the ingestion of liquids, including water, milk, coconut water or homemade serum every 15 minutes, to avoid dehydration

Treating hoarseness in the baby can be done with simple measures such as comforting the baby when he is crying heavily and offering plenty of fluids during the day, as excessive and prolonged crying is one of the main causes of hoarseness in the baby. However, hoarseness in the baby can also be a symptom of infections, usually respiratory, or other diseases such as reflux, allergies or nodules in the vocal cords, for example, and in these cases the treatment should be guided by the pediatrician or otorhinolaryngologist, usually involves the use of medication or treatment with speech therapy

Local fever, headache, bloating, or redness are some of the most common side effects of vaccines, which can occur within 48 hours after administration. Often, these side effects manifest themselves more quickly in children, often making them irritable, restless and crying. In most cases the symptoms manifested are not serious and pass between 3 to 7 days, without needing medical help

Respiratory syncytial virus is a microorganism that causes a respiratory infection, especially in infants less than 6 months of age. The virus can also target older children and adults, although the most likely are premature babies who do not yet have a well-developed immune system, as well as those with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease

Hypospadia is a genetic malformation in boys characterized by the abnormal opening of the urethra at a location below the penis rather than at the tip. The urethra is the channel through which the urine leaves, and so this disease causes urine to leak out of the wrong place. This problem has a cure and its treatment must be done in the first 2 years of the child's life through surgery to correct the opening of the urethra

Contact dermatitis, also known as rash, occurs when the baby's skin stays in contact with irritants such as urine, saliva, or even some types of creams, resulting in an inflammation that leaves the skin red, scaly, itchy and sore, for example. Although contact dermatitis is not severe and has a cure, when treated properly, it should be avoided, as irritation of the skin can lead to the appearance of wounds that can infect, especially in places such as buttocks

The cleft palate is when the baby is born with the roof of the mouth open and missing a bit of lip, which prevents him from closing his mouth completely and makes it difficult to feed. These fissures can bring some complications to the baby, especially in food, which can lead to cases of malnutrition, anemia, aspiration pneumonia and frequent infections, so every baby born should have surgery to rebuild the tissues of the mouth, in the first year of life

Bronchiolitis obliterans occur when lung cells fail to recover after inflammation or infection, as in cases of influenza or pneumonia, for example. In these cases, the inflamed cells of the lung, instead of being replaced by new cells, die and form a scar, which hinders the passage of air. Thus, if several inflammations occur in the lung over time, the number of scars increases and the small canals of the lung, known as bronchioles, are destroyed, making it difficult to breathe

Although bad breath is more common in adults due to poor oral hygiene, it can also occur in babies, being caused by several problems ranging from feeding to dry mouth or respiratory infections, for example. However, poor hygiene is also a major cause of bad breath because even though they do not yet have teeth, babies can develop the same bacteria that adults develop on their teeth, but on their tongue, cheeks and gums

Kernicterus is a complication of neonatal jaundice that causes lesions in the newborn's brain when excess bilirubin is not treated properly. Bilirubin is a substance that is produced by the natural destruction of red blood cells and their excess is eliminated by the liver in the production of bile