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We've compiled a list of common childhood illnesses, treatments and prevention
Every parent has experienced this scenario – in the middle of the night, crying coming from the children's room, and a hand placed on the forehead reveals a fever. What should you do? The answer, of course, depends on the situation, the child's age, the degree of fever, and accompanying symptoms.
Frequent awakenings in the middle of the night, unexplained crying, tossing and turning. Complaints of "it hurts," "it itches," "I feel uncomfortable." Often, when there seems to be no apparent reason for sudden awakenings, the culprits are tiny worms causing unbearable itching in the anal area.
From crying and discomfort at night to ear pain and impaired hearing, otitis media presents in various and diverse forms. How do we identify one of the common childhood diseases? How do we treat it?
"He looks pale," Grandma says worriedly. "Why isn't he willing to eat?" she asks with concern. "He's such a sleepy child, how can it be?" she adds. If some of her concerns are indeed accurate, your child may be among the 6-10 percent of Israeli children suffering from anemia.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is one of the infectious diseases prevalent in children, characterized by weakness, and fever, followed by the appearance of irritating and itchy rash. What is the disease and how is it treated?
Approximately 10% of children in Israel will develop asthma, making it the most common chronic disease among children. The most common triggers are viral infections, secondhand smoke, household dust mites, pollen, changes in weather, and even physical activity.
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When a baby cries for more than three hours a day for more than three days a week, for at least 3 weeks, they are defined as suffering from "colic." Typically, the crying will occur at more or less fixed times (often towards the evening), and the baby will clench their fists and kick their legs while crying incessantly.
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Jaundice in newborns is present in nearly 50% of infants during the first few days of life. Despite its name, "jaundice," it is not a disease but rather a physiological condition. In neonatal jaundice, the liver is not yet fully capable of processing bilirubin, responsible for the yellow coloration of tissues, as a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown.
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The main symptoms of influenza, commonly know as "the flu", include a sudden fever of over 38 degrees Celsius, nasal congestion or runny nose, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, and overall weakness. These symptoms typically appear two days after infection. Initially, there may be a worsening of symptoms, followed by gradual improvement. The illness usually lasts about a week.
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