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How to Treat Cystitis in Children
Not just a problem for adults, children suffer from cystitis too. Cystitis is an infection of the bladder. It may be caused by an infection due to the backflow of…
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How to Treat Diarrhoea in Children
The occasional bout of diarrhoea can be due to a number of causes, the most common being gastroenteritis caused by a viral or bacterial infection from contaminated food. Other causes…
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How to Treat Ear Ache in Children
Ear ache is very common in children, particularly acute otitis media which is infection of the middle ear. Younger children suffer more as the Eustachian tube, which connects the ear…
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How to Treat Eczema in Children
Atopic eczema is common in children and although it tends not to affect newborns, very occasionally some children are born with the condition. In the areas affected, such as the…
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How to Treat Fever in Children (Raised Temperature)
If your child has a raised temperature, or fever, it may be a symptom of a cold or 'flu or a more serious illness, such as tonsillitis, chickenpox, middle ear…
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How to Treat Food Poisoning in Children
Food poisoning is caused by earing contaminated food. This can be food that has not been cooked properly or thoroughly defrosted, or contains bacteria passed on by hands that have…
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How to Treat Glue Ear in Children
Glue ear is quite common in children and occurs when fluid accumulates in the middle ear cavity, usually when there is catarrh, associated with a viral infection such as a…
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How to Treat Hayfever in Children (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hayfever, can occur at any time of year, depending on what your child is allergic to. In the spring, allergy to tree pollens will trigger…
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How to Treat Headache in Children
Children often complain of headaches, but there is rarely a serious cause. It may be due to a related problem, such as ear ache or sinusitis or may be due…
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How to Treat Influenza in Children
Influenza, or flu, has similar but more severe symptoms than the common cold, such as a raised temperature, chills, headaches, sweating, aching and tired muscles, sore throat and a loss…
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How to Treat Laryngitis in Children
Laryngitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection, such as a cold, which leads to the inflammation of the larynx or voice box. The child will become hoarse…
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How to Treat Measles in Children
Measles is a common and highly contagious viral disease. It is spread by airborne nasal secretions. Symptoms include runny nose, sore eyes, dry cough, raised temperature, headaches, small white spots…
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How to Treat Meningitis in Children
Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges or membranes which cover the brain and spinal cord. There are two types. Viral meningitis is the milder form, and tends to occur…
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How to Treat Migraine in Children
Migraine is a severe headache, which in children is usually accompanied by abdominal pain. Some sufferers also experience flashing lights and numbness on the affected part of the head. Migraine…
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How to Treat Minor Burns and Scalds in Children
Many small burns or scalds are caused by intense heat, such as touching a hot pan, fire, hot liquid, electric current or staying too long in the sun (see under…
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How to Treat Mumps in Children
Mumps is a viral illness that causes the salivary glands to swell on either one or both sides of the jaw. It used to be very common until the introduction…
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How to Treat Nappy Rash in Children
Most babies get nappy rash at some time. Symptoms include inflamed skin, small red spots and the smell of ammonia. If you use towelling nappies, it may also be caused…
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How to Treat Nosebleeds in Children
Nosebleeds are common in children as they tend to start after a knock to the nose or by hard blowing, causing the mucous membranes inside the nose to rupture and…
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How to Treat Shingles in Children
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is more likely to affect older children. If your child has a weakened immune system, for instance after illness, and they are exposed to the virus…
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How to Treat Ringworm in Children
Ringworm is not in fact a worm at all, but a fungal infection, identified by circular scaly patches of red skin, which spread outwards and have a pronounced edge. It…