Making sure that your child knows correct medical procedures can save someone's life in the case of a medical emergency. While your child may not be old enough to learn about CPR or how to suture a wound, a child as young as age 5 can learn about...
At some point every child will undergo a medical procedure, whether it is a simple blood test or x-ray or something much more involved such setting a broken bone or having surgery. Preparing children for medical procedures ahead of time will...
Anxiety in children is not uncommon, but when the anxiety becomes severe enough to require medication, the risks to the child's overall success are greater. Anxiety disorders can become chronic if not treated appropriately, and they will put the...
The effectiveness and safety of giving antidepressant medications to children is controversial, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that these medications may lead to greater risks of suicidal thoughts and actions, particularly in the...
Many medications can sicken or kill young children. Educate them about medicine safety to prevent hazardous behavior. Teach children to respect medication in all its forms: pills in bottles or wrappers, liquid medicine in bottles or jars, and...
Children often experience depression to the degree that they require medical attention. Often a mental health professional (such as a psychiatrist) will prescribe drug therapy for a depressed child. Though antidepressants can be effective in...
KeepKidsHealthy.com, a website founded by Vincent Iannelli, M.D, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, indicates that acne is a problem that affects most young people. Acne is caused by oil clogging pores in the skin, which can be...
Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood instability marked with periods of mania and depression. According to Dr. Annette Lansford, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Illinois School of Medicine, bipolar disorder affects one...
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that our bodies need to keep us healthy. Good cholesterol helps keep bad cholesterol from building up in arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol can clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke....
Whether children have pets in their environments or visit places that do, parents can protect them from allergies with the right medications. A form of perennial allergic rhinitis, allergic sensitivity to pets typically produces itchy, watery...
Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, is a brain disorder causing extreme mood swings. Intense, overly excited moods, called manic episodes, alternate with hopeless, sad moods called depressive episodes. Sometimes mania and depression...
Having a child with a seizure disorder can be one of the most difficult situations a parent can face. Each type of seizure disorder may require a different type of treatment. The positive news is that there are a number of medications to help...
Children with bipolar disorder are often treated with medication to control their symptoms. According to Robert Weis in "Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychology," medication is the first step in treatment and a way to minimize mania in...
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is characterized by being easily distracted and difficulties with managing time, organizing and concentrating. When a person also demonstrates high activity levels it is called attention deficit hyperactivity...
Children who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have issues at school and at home because of the symptoms. Children with ADHD have trouble focusing and concentrating, have difficulty sitting still in class, have issues...
Prevacid, or lansoprazole, is a drug that blocks the production of stomach acid. Prevacid belongs to a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors suppress the production of acid in the stomach in order to aid in...
The symptoms of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, can include lack of focus, forgetfulness, hyperactivity, daydreaming and impulsivity. Children with ADHD often struggle at home and in school with chores, projects and assignments...
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-based antibiotic, meaning it is an antibacterial substance that kills certain bacteria by using the penicillin mold. Taken by mouth, it can be used in children for a variety of diseases, from the extremely common ear...
Bipolar disease is a serious brain illness which causes extreme ups and downs in behavior. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a child is 15 to 30 percent more likely to be diagnosed with it if one parent suffers from it, and...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is characterized by hyperactivity, restlessness, distractibility, inattentiveness and impulsiveness. Two and a half million four- to 17-year-old ADHD patients in the United States are given...
Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder, also known as ADHD, is a common psychological ailment that typically manifests during childhood. Children with this condition have problems with hyperactive behavior and with staying focused, which can lead...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for children suffering anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders. It's recommended that children with these disorders also receive therapy from a mental...
Anxiety in children can be observed by parents, teachers or other caregivers. Anxiety can prevent children from engaging in social activities or responding to school curriculum. Issues of anxiety in children may be presented in the form of...
ADD medications may be helpful for children struggling with the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. Common symptoms such as impulsiveness, hyperactivity and inability to focus can cause children to fail in school, act inappropriately and exude...
Viral illnesses are common in children. Most viruses cause benign, self-resolving and brief illnesses that require only supportive therapy with fluids, and pain and fever control measures. A small group of medicines have been developed for use in...
While there is no cure epilepsy, a wide variety of drugs known as anticonvulsants can help control seizures. Seizures typically include convulsions--uncontrollable twisting and jerking motions of the body. The epileptic may lose consciousness...
Although all children experience temporary anxiety during their development, anxiety disorder describes a group of psychological disorders characterized by a continuing state of fear, nervousness or worry. The Anxiety Disorders Association of...
The cough reflex occurs when irritants invade the throat and lungs, sending messages from receptors or nerve endings in the airways to a center in the brain stem, which triggers the cough. Different coughs can indicate different conditions...
Ear infections refer to bacterial infections that can infiltrate the inner or outer ear. Otitis media refers to a bacterial infection of the inner ear; otitis externa refers to a bacterial infection of the outer ear. Typical signs of an ear...
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