Archive for the ‘Illnesses’ Category

Bedwetting in children and adolescents

Most children are potty trained during the daytime well before the age that they become dry at night.  Children older than 4 years old who still wear pull-ups in the daytime are uncommon.  But children who require pull-ups until age 6, or even older, are not unusual.
This is not surprising, because the skills required are [...]

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Do children get migraine headaches?

Yes they do, sometimes as young as 6 years old.  Boys are slightly more likely to suffer a first migraine under age 10; girls tend to suffer their first migraine in adolescence.
Migraine headaches may be one-sided, and they are often associated with visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light.  Often, the best treatment [...]

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Does your infant spit up? It could be gastroesophageal reflux.

Q:  At what age should babies stop spitting up after feeding and what can be done to control it?
A:  Many babies spit up occasionally with feeds.  I don’t get concerned if weight gain is good, the baby eats eagerly and seems satisfied after feeding, and the baby is cheerful and sleeping well.
If the baby’s vomiting [...]

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Can headphones damage children’s hearing?

Q:  Are there any concerns about young children listening to music with headphones frequently? Is there any chance of hearing damage?
A:  Absolutely.  Headphones pose a risk of hearing damage for children; this is an important issue.  Several recent news reports have spotlighted cases of permanent hearing damage in older adults due to their listening habits [...]

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