ChildhoodIllness

Pinworms, clinically known as Enterobius vermicularis, are the most common type of worms infesting children, especially the preschoolers and school-going children below 10 years.

Eczema (Dermatitis) is a term that describes a number of different skin conditions.

Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of a narrow, finger shaped, hollow structure called the appendix (an organ which serves no purpose in the human body), attached to the large intesti

Asthma is a respiratory disorder. Before you know about its causes, symptoms and other facts, it is good to know the structure of the human respiratory system.

Pink Eye or Red Eye Conjunctivitis

The most common conjunctivitis eye infection found among children is known as Pink eye or Red eye.

Constipation refers to difficulty in passing stools and painful bowel movements. It does not necessarily refer to the infrequency of bowel

Urinary tract infection is a common illness among children. It occurs more frequently in girls than in boys. This is because the urethra is

Ear infections are more common in children than in adults because the Eustachian tubes in children are short and horizontal, making its function

Mumps is a viral infection that affects the salivary glands in the region of mouth which produce the digestive juices in the mouth.

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