Excessive sunlight is harmful to your skin. It’s even more harmful for your children’s delicate skin. Therefore, sunscreen or sunblock is necessary, especially if you will be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time.
Dermatitis, or better known as allergic rash or skin inflammation, can affect both adults and children, but especially in babies younger than 1 year old. This condition should be treated right away before it becomes a chronic problem. The faster the specialist takes care of it, the faster it is to heal completely. And the babies will be happy on their way to progress their development.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common and affects between 1-5% of children, while snoring can be found in 4-12% especially in 2-6 years olds.
For every child, vaccines are deemed essential in effectively building immunity against diseases. Generally, young children should receive basic vaccines according to their age.
The rainy season is the merry season for many types of viruses and bacteria, causing the main reasons for various diseases to occur. The 6 prominent diseases that children are most at risk during the rainy season include influenza, hand, foot, and mouth disease, dengue fever, chickenpox, diarrhea or dysentery, and IPD and pneumonia.
Newborns and critically ill newborns need to be cared for by pediatricians specializing in neonatology and perinatology, particularly in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This care not only provides timely treatment but also helps to reduce the risk of potential complications.
Urinary Tract Infection in Children is characterized by fever, fussiness, or stomach pain during urination. The urine might have a foul smell, and appear red or cloudy. Frequent, incomplete urination may occur. Some individuals may experience loss of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea. When a physical examination does not reveal any clear abnormalities, a urine sample will be collected for analysis.
Intussusception is a condition in which a portion of the intestine telescopes into the lumen of an adjacent segment. It is an emergency that requires prompt and proper treatment.
Hernia in children is a condition where the intestines or any organ within the abdominal cavity moves out of its original position through a hole or pushes itself through an area of muscle or fascia that has become weak, lost its strength, and goes to another position. This often results in a visible lump in a certain area of the abdominal wall.
Congenital complete obstruction of the esophagus (Esophageal Atresia) is one of the causes of respiratory distress in newborns, with symptoms from the very beginning of birth, which mostly starts with mild symptoms.
Gut Obstruction in Newborns (Gut Obstruction) Gut obstruction is a condition where the stomach or intestines become blocked, preventing food from passing through. It is considered a serious condition that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Cervical cancer statistics in Thailand show that there are up to 3,000 deaths per year. The most common cause is infection with the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus Infection), types 16 and 18, which many people might not know that these two types of virus can be prevented by more than 70 percent just by getting the HPV vaccine to reduce the risk of cervical cancer starting from the age of 9.