Pediatrics

Sleep apnea in kids can cause loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, and daytime sleepiness. It may also lead to behavior problems and trouble paying attention.

To quickly help a child with diarrhea, use oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to prevent dehydration. If severe, medical help and intravenous fluids may be needed.

Sleep terror disorder involves episodes of intense fear during sleep, mostly affecting children. It is managed by ensuring a safe environment and sometimes using medications if needed.

When a child suddenly loses the ability to walk, it is important to check for several factors including changes in neuromuscular strength, neurological function, and overall development. An in-depth evaluation helps guide whether this change is due to an underlying disease, a new injury, or a complication of an existing condition.

COVID-19 can cause sudden difficulty walking in children by affecting muscle strength and nerve coordination, though such cases are rare.

In children, chest pain at night is usually not from a heart problem but can be linked to stress, anxiety, muscle strains, or a change in how their body regulates blood flow.

For children with fungal nail infections, safe treatments usually start with topical antifungal medications applied directly to the nail. In some cases where the infection is more severe, a doctor may consider oral antifungal medicines under careful supervision.

Unexplained vomiting in a child can be caused by several things, including problems with the brain, stomach, or even repeated bouts of vomiting with no clear cause.

Sudden extreme fatigue in a child can be due to simple reasons like not enough sleep or an infection, but it might also signal conditions like anemia or an immune system issue.

If your child has stomach pain with a fever but no diarrhea, it's important to watch them closely and talk to your doctor to make sure they get the right care.

It is common for newborns to spit up a little milk, but watch your baby closely. If you notice forceful or bloody vomiting, swelling of the abdomen, poor weight gain, or signs of infection such as fever or persistent inconsolability, call your pediatrician.

It's common for toddlers to have warm hands and feet, as their bodies are still learning how to control temperature and blood flow.

It is common for a baby’s hands and feet to feel warm even when the baby does not have a fever. This is usually due to normal blood flow differences and the way a baby’s body manages temperature.

Warm hands and feet in your toddler without a fever are usually normal and not a cause for immediate concern.

Walking pneumonia, often caused by _Mycoplasma pneumoniae_, is a milder form of pneumonia that can affect children and is characterized by symptoms such as a persistent cough, low-grade fever, and fatigue. Understanding its contagiousness and the need for a child to stay home from school is important for managing the illness and preventing the spread of infection.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is generally a minor illness. However, consider seeking further guidance for those younger than 6 months of age, a weakened immune system, fever persisting beyond 5 days or inability to take fluids due to sore throat.

Signs of heatstroke in children include severe headache, confusion, nasuea/vomiting, rapid breathing as well as decreased sweating and urination.