Too much uric acid or urate in the body forms crystals. These crystals get accumulated in the joints, causing symptoms like swelling, stiffness, and pain. The factors listed below may increase your chances of developing gout: A family history of gout Usage of alcohol Increasing age- more common in older people Gender- males Obesity Consuming… Continue reading Causes Gout
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Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
What Is a Lazy Eye? A lazy eye is when the vision of one of your eyes doesn’t develop the way it should. Doctors also call this amblyopia. Without treatment, your brain will learn to ignore the image that comes from the weaker eye. That could cause permanent vision problems. Signs of a Lazy Eye Amblyopia starts in childhood, usually between ages 6… Continue reading Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder can cause urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary release of urine. Children as well as adults can have an overactive bladder. Although each child is unique, most children are able to stay dry during the day by the age of 4 and through the night by 5 or 6.. What Are the Signs of Overactive Bladder in Children?… Continue reading Overactive Bladder
Enuresis
What Is Enuresis? Enuresis is more commonly known as bed-wetting. Nocturnal enuresis, or bed-wetting at night, is the most common type of elimination disorder. Daytime wetting is called diurnal enuresis. Some children experience either or a combination of both. This behavior may or may not be purposeful. The condition is not diagnosed unless the child… Continue reading Enuresis
Psoriasis
If your child has psoriasis, there’s a lot you can do to help them learn how to manage symptoms and keep the skin condition from chipping away at their self-confidence. With the right approach, your support can show them the way to live and thrive with the disease. Help Your Child Accept It Even after the doctor explains… Continue reading Psoriasis
Eczema
Eczema can show up as crusty, flaky patches on your baby’s skin, often during their first few months. It’s common and treatable. Many infants outgrow it. Not sure if your baby’s itchy, irritated rash is eczema? Your doctor can tell you for sure. These questions and answers can help you understand what to look for. What Does Baby… Continue reading Eczema
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a kind of arthritis that happens in kids. It’s a rare disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the muscles and blood vessels under the skin. It may also be called inflammatory myopathy. About 3,000 to 5,000 children in the United States have JDM. It most often affects kids ages 5 to 10. (In adults, it’s… Continue reading Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Might My Child Have Type 1 Diabetes
Every parent knows babies and small children sleep and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly much drowsier or thirstier than usual, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes. It used to be called juvenile diabetes because most of the people who got it were young children. Your child could get type 1 diabetes as an infant, or later,… Continue reading Might My Child Have Type 1 Diabetes
Childhood Schizophrenia
What Is Childhood Schizophrenia? Childhood schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder in children younger than age 13 that affects the way they deal with reality. They might have unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. It’s also called childhood-onset or very early onset schizophrenia. The disorder is rare — less than 1% of children are diagnosed with it… Continue reading Childhood Schizophrenia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Childhood interstitial lung disease, known as “chILD,” is a group of rare lung conditions that affect babies, kids, and teens. All forms of chILD cause damage to a child’s lungs, so they don’t work properly. Many types of chILD affect the interstitium, a thin tissue between tiny air sacs and blood vessels in the lungs. Some kinds of chILD involve… Continue reading Interstitial Lung Disease