Headaches in children are common and can be distressing for the child and their parents. While occasional headaches may not be a cause for concern, frequent or severe headaches should be evaluated by a pediatric neurologist. Understanding the potential causes ...
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When most people think of strokes, they imagine an older adult, not a child. However, stroke in children, though rare, is a serious and life-altering condition that requires attention and awareness. Let us learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, ...
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Speech and language development is a critical milestone for children, as it shapes how they communicate, express needs, and understand the world around them. But when speech problems arise, early detection and intervention can make a tremendous difference. Let us ...
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Parents’ guide for autism: Receiving a diagnosis that your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be both an emotional and overwhelming experience. It’s natural to have questions and concerns about what lies ahead. However, it’s important to know that ...
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B complex vitamins in brain health: A child’s brain develops rapidly from the prenatal stage through early childhood, with nutrition playing a critical role in supporting healthy neurological development. Among the essential nutrients for brain health, B vitamins are particularly ...
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Muscular disorders in children encompass a variety of conditions that affect the muscles and can significantly impact a child’s motor functions, strength, and overall quality of life. These disorders can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired, and their severity ...
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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain. For children with epilepsy, understanding the warning signs of epilepsy that may precede a seizure is crucial for managing the condition ...
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Children with ADHD have specific characteristics of the three main ADHD symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 key behaviors may indicate your child has ADHD. There are two groups of behaviors: ...
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Is epilepsy always recognizable? Is the most trivial question to answer. If a seizure goes unnoticed and undetected for years – and a child keeps on getting them, then it can prove dangerous for the child. In addition to creating ...
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When a child moves their body part – the leg, the hand, their jaw, or tongue to talk – there is a complex communication between their skeletal muscles, motor nerves, and the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). ...
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