Babies can develop flatulence when they get gas bubbles in their digestive system which aren't released via burping. Aside from the characteristic sound, flatulence and the gas that causes it can cause an infant pain and distress, leading to bouts...
Parents do everything to keep their kids healthy, but kids still get sick. If your toddler experiences a rash and diarrhea, he may have a medical condition such as fifth disease or a milk allergy. Diarrhea can cause also be the cause of a...
Hemorrhoids occur when veins in the anus and lower rectum become swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids can develop externally or internally. Hemorrhoids may develop as a result of straining during a bowel movement or due to increased pressure on these...
The anus is the end of the digestive tract and separates the rectum from the outside of the body. For various reasons, itching may occur in the anal area. Anal itching is also referred to as pruritus ani. Infections, foods, dry skin and irritants...
For a long time, chronic constipation was not believed to be related to a child's milk intake. Typical symptoms of an intolerance to milk are diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. However, a study conducted at the University of Palermo in Italy...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. A chronic, progressive illness, HIV interferes with the body's ability to fight off disease, making infected individuals more susceptible to acquiring life-threatening...
Skin irritation and inflammation can produce intense itching and may require medication to obtain relief. Skin creams designed to lessen itching work primarily by reducing inflammation in the affected areas. Cooling ingredients such as camphor or...
Corticosteroids are a type of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. When the adrenal cortex does not produce enough of these hormones, synthetic versions of the hormones may be administered to prevent unwanted symptoms. These...
