Children Healthy Care

It is the declining volume of red blood cells (RBCs) under the limits considered normal. The formation of red blood cells is a complex process that requires the presence of certain nutrients (iron, copper, amino acid) and some hormones (erythropoietin). The protein in red blood cells and carries blood and iron is found mostly in red blood cells and carries oxygen, allowing the cells to breathe. The occurrence of anemia in children is enhanced by the presence of infections, problems in their diet, inherited diseases and even for the same growth. In the case of newborns have a reserve of iron obtained from the mother in the last weeks of gestation and that are sufficient to meet their needs the first five months of life. (more…)

CAUSES
* Most children start any trouble sleeping. Many use a stuffed toy or some source of light to initiate sleep. So that’s normal.
* The experiences that influence the child has sleep disorders are:
or sleep in parents bed.
or accident or sickness.
or separation or absence of the mother (labor, travel, etc).
or maternal depression.
or ambivalent or contradictory maternal attitude in child rearing.
* Children may feel that bedtime is a time when they are away from the love and care from their parents (separation anxiety)
* Older children may have fear or anxiety in the presence of noise at night, thieves, etc. Not always express it openly, but sometimes use delaying tactics to go when initiating sleep. (more…)

Avoid placing sweetener on the pacifier.
Do not add sugar to the bottle before bedtime.
Avoid them like candy or drink products containing sugar between meals and especially before bedtime.
Clean teeth with a gauze pad or use a soft brush (after meals) until about two years when the child can brush alone.

The white spots on teeth are the first stage of decay. The first dental visit is around two years where many made topical fluoride.

February is National Children’s Dental Health and the American Association of Periodontology month start educating children and parents about the number one concern of the Surgeon General: preventing dental diseases – including periodontal disease in children.

Many people think that periodontal disease is an adult problem. However, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly universally in children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are much rarer in children than in adults, but can occur. (more…)

Leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells (leukocytes). It is the most common type of childhood cancer.

Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow. White blood cells help your body fight infections. However, in cases of leukemia the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. These cells replace healthy blood cells and make it difficult for blood to do its function. Leukemia can develop slowly or quickly. Acute leukemia is a type of rapid growth and chronic leukemia grows slowly. Children with leukemia usually have one of the acute types.

Risk factors for childhood leukemia include having a brother or sister with leukemia, have certain genetic disorders and treated with radiation or chemotherapy. Generally, childhood leukemia is curable with treatment. Treatment options include chemotherapy, (more…)

Like adults, children need exercise. Most children need at least one hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise helps children to:

* Feel less stressed
* Feel better about themselves
* Be more prepared to learn in school
* Maintain a healthy weight
* Develop and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints
* Sleep better at night

As children spend more time watching television, they spend less time to run and play. Parents should limit their time watching television, video games and computer. Parents should set a good example by being active too. Exercising together can be fun for everyone. (more…)

Asthma is a chronic disease that causes airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs – are made aware and swell. In the United States, approximately 20 million people suffer from asthma. Nearly 9 million of them are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma is particularly serious in them. Children with asthma can breathe wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and difficulty, especially early in the morning or at night.

Many things can trigger asthma, including:

* Allergens: mold, pollen, animal
* Irritants: Cigarette smoke, air pollution
* Weather: cold air, climate change
* Exercise
* Infections: flu, common cold

When asthma symptoms become worse, there is an asthma attack. Asthma is treated with two types of drugs for quick relief medicines and stop asthma symptoms and medication to control it long term to prevent the onset of symptoms.

Your child’s health includes physical, mental and social. Most parents know the basics to keep them healthy children like healthy foods, make sure to sleep and enough exercise and ensure their safety.

It is also important that children have regular medical checkups. These visits are an opportunity to review your child’s development. It is also a good time to detect or prevent problems.

In addition to the screenings, school-age children should see their doctor for:

* Loss or significant weight gain
* Trouble sleeping or behavior changes
* Fever over 102 º F (38.8 º C)
* Skin rash or skin infections
* Frequent sore throats (more…)

In principle, strangely enough, a weekly lather sufficient to maintain a clean and healthy skin. The genital area, hands, armpits, etc. need extra hygiene.

It is obvious that each individual feels his own need for hygiene and there are no rules for this (depends on physical activity, personal characteristics, culture, etc.).

As important as the lather is a good rinse, then alkaline soap residue and dry out the skin. The bathrooms too hot and too long can damage the skin, it is recommended to shower for the adult or older child and warm baths and under 15 minutes for babies and toddlers.

How should a cosmetic?

A cosmetic product has several purposes: cleaning the skin, beautify, protect and tasty. (more…)

In children under 6 months should not apply any cream photoprotective is not necessary, because should not be exposed to direct sunlight, ie if we have a baby less than six months, you better change your plans and leave the beach later.

The most important thing is preventing sunburn, it seems that’s what predisposes to have melanoma (tumor extremely malignant), for this we will not tire of repeating that:

* The presentations should be brief, progressive, avoiding the middle of the day (12 am to 17 pm), a useful rule for children is teach them to avoid the sun when your shadow is of lesser height than ourselves (which is precisely in this time slot).
* On top of this photoprotective creams recommend, we purchase these products at the pharmacy, the rate of protection should be greater than or equal to 15, specifying in the package “for kids, children, etc.. (more…)