Babies can't blow their noses, and their tiny nasal passages make even the smallest amount of congestion an uncomfortable situation. It's more difficult for stuffy babies to bottle feed because they're less able to breathe through their noses as...
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs in infants when the stomach contents back up into the esophagus instead of working their way through the digestive system. The National Institutes of Health points out that a small amount of gastroesophageal reflux,...
Babies may become infected with the herpes virus during birth if the mother has the disease. Even when the mother is asymptomatic, she may still be shedding the virus and make her baby susceptible to the illness. The disease is most often passed...
Mumps is caused by a viral infection and is highly contagious. It can be contracted by breathing in saliva droplets that are disbursed through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Since a mumps vaccine was introduced in 1967, the...
Intussusception is a rare disorder in which a section of the intestines slides inside another part, much like a telescope, leading to obstruction. Most often occurring in children, it prevents food and fluid from passing, leading to digestion...
Intussusception is a serious condition where a section of the intestine moves into another section of the intestine. The Mayo Clinic explains that this disorder is rare and often occurs because the small intestine or colon moves and prevents the...
Head pressure, medically referred to as intracranial pressure, is pressure between the skull and the brain. Too much pressure in the head can restrict blood flow to the brain and press on structures in the brain. It is a serious medical condition...
The H1N1 or swine flu virus spreads in a similar way to a seasonal flu. An infected person coughs or sneezes around another person, possibly passing the virus. The virus can also spread to people who touch something with the flu virus on it and...
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. According to Mayo Clinic, infections reach the bone by way of the blood vessels and nearby tissues. Traumatic injuries to the bone can create an entryway for infection. The most commonly affected bones...
The Mayo Clinic defines "encephalitis" as inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis is a rare and comes in two forms. The primary form of the disease is the result of the brain and spinal cord being infected with a virus. Secondary encephalitis...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal chord, caused by a bacteria or virus, according to BabyCenter.com. Most cases of meningitis in infants are treatable with little to no permanent damage, if treated in a timely...
MedlinePlus, an online medical encyclopedia maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, details how brain tumors may be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). Merck Manuals, an online medical library, reports that brain...
Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is a common condition affecting infants. According to a 2007 review article published in "Infectious Disease Clinics of North America," conjunctivitis is the most common eye condition from birth to 6 years. Pink eye...
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the mycobacterium genus. These bacteria infect almost any organ of the body. According to the American Public Health Association, 70 percent of active tuberculosis infections are located...
The cornea makes up the front window of the eye, and helps focus light for good, clear vision. The cornea also has the responsibility of protecting the eye from outside particles. All five layers of the cornea receive nutrients from the tear film...
If a rash appears on your baby or toddler, a good test for seriousness is to press on it. If you press on the rash and it turns white, it is probably not serious and you can watch the rash over the next couple of days. The only time to worry with...
The gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ found beneath the liver, stores bile produced by the liver until it's needed to break down fat. Cholelithiasis, stone formation in the gallbladder, causes most gallbladder disease. Around 20 percent of...
A dry cough when your child wakes in the morning is usually caused by mucous that has drained down the throat while the child is sleeping. When your child changes positions, he may cough to move the mucous out of his throat. Children may cough for...
Bronchial tubes are the pathway for the passage of air into your lungs. When the lining of these tubes becomes inflamed, a condition known as bronchitis develops. The condition can be acute, lasting only a few days, or chronic. Chronic bronchitis...
Colds and allergies can cause congestion in your child, resulting in coughing, wheezing and a stuffy nose. These conditions also can affect the eyes, and your child may have swelling or puffiness in her eyelids. Additional eye symptoms can include...
Rashes are a normal part of child's life. In most cases, rashes are uncomplicated and the result of contact with an irritant, such as urine. Your child's skin is more sensitive, which explains why he's more prone to rashes than an adult. In rare...
Group B streptococcus, also known as Group B strep or Baby Strep, is a common bacterial infection found in the vagina, rectum and lower intestine of many healthy women. Although the chances of a pregnant mother passing GBS to her baby during...
Iron is an essential mineral your body uses to generate red blood cells and transport oxygen to your cells, tissues and organs. Though health professionals with the Office of Dietary Supplements report that an estimated 80 percent of people...
Parents learn to expect a small shower of milk after their baby finishes nursing or drinking a bottle. When your baby regurgitates milk, it can be difficult to determine whether he's spitting up because of infant reflux--a common infant condition...
Stomach pain and diarrhea are obvious signs of something wrong, and in a young child the level of concern is naturally greater. If the symptoms occur soon after eating a meal, the list of potential causes becomes shorter. Specific foods can...
Mouth ulcers don't often occur in newborns, but several potentially serious conditions, as well as some benign conditions, can cause mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers can lead to several complications in newborns. A baby with mouth ulcers may not feel...
Children naturally breathe at a faster rate than adults. According to the National Institutes of Health, adults generally breathe 8 to 16 times per minute, while normal newborns may breathe up to once per second. In children, rapid breathing can...
People who have sinus allergies react to certain triggers with flare-ups that can bring on unpleasant symptoms such as eye, teeth and mouth pain, tenderness around the eyes and forehead, and a runny nose. Allergy attacks can also cause headaches,...
Sinus problems like congestion, runny nose and sinus headaches generally occur because the thin tissue lining the walls of your sinuses becomes inflamed. At the same time, explains MedlinePlus, your body secretes additional mucus to get rid of...
Meningitis is an inflammation of meninges, membranes that protect the brain or spinal cord. Find facts on meningitis including treatment options in this video.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that causes signs and symptoms ranging from rash and flu-like fever and body aches to more serious ones including joint swelling, weakness, fatigue and temporary paralysis. Lyme disease is caused by the...
