Skeletal infection in children
If the baby’s skeleton is attacked by bacteria, it is called skeletal infection or osteomyelitis. It is an unusual disease. The infection usually sits in the long legs, for example in the leg of the arm, the femur or in the lower leg.
Read MoreBlood in the Urine of Children
Urine that is red or reddish brown may contain blood. The urine can also be red colored by things that the child has eaten, such as beets or some medicines. The most common cause of blood in the urine of children is urinary tract infection. If the child has a urinary tract infection, they are treated with antibiotics.
Read MoreChildren Peeing on the Day
There are several reasons why children older than 4-5 years pee during the day. A common reason is that the nervous system that controls the bladder has not developed completely. Another is that the child forgets to pee. If the child kisses often, or needs to go to the toilet very often, you should seek care.
Read MoreDiarrhea in Children
Diarrhea in children can be due to various things. The most common is that the child has a viral infection in the form of a stomach illness. Diarrhea can also depend on what the child eats. It is important that the baby gets more fluid than usual when the child has diarrhea.
Read MoreRashes and skin changes in children
All children at some time get a rash, dots or some kind of change in the skin. For example, there may be eczema, birthmarks or rashes due to infections. This image guide provides examples of common manifestations or ones that it may be important to keep track of.
Read MoreItching in children
Children who are tired, worried or stressed about something can also get itchy, for example when they go to sleep at night. It can itch all over the body but sometimes it itches in specific places, such as the tail or ears.
Read MoreHemangioma in children
Hemangioma, also known as a strawberry mark, appears as a mark on the skin and is most common in children up to one year. Most hemangiomas do not cause any problems and disappear by themselves. Contact bvc if the child is older than six weeks when they occur, or if the child has six hemangiomas or more.
Read MoreInfections of the heart in children
Children can have three different types of infections or inflammations of the heart. All three variants are unusual. The infections are caused by viruses or bacteria, which spread to the heart. It can happen when the child has an infection elsewhere in the body or during surgery. It can also occur without knowing the cause.
Read MoreLeukemia in Children
Leukemia means that the bone marrow begins to form a large number of diseased white blood cells, also called leukemia cells. The diseased cells push away the healthy blood formation in the bone marrow. Eventually, the leukemia cells also spread to other organs in the body, such as the liver, spleen, or to the central nervous system.
Read MoreTreatment of Cancer in Children
Children who get cancer are usually treated with the same methods as adults, although the doses are different. There are three common treatment methods that are often combined: cytostatic therapy, radiation therapy and surgery. The duration of treatment for a cancer disease can vary from a few months up to several years.
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