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Dr. Richa Kaushal works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF Fresno, California. She is also a physician at Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, California, and Clovis Community Hospital, Clovis, California. She did her Pediatric Residency training at William Beaumont Hospital at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Michigan.Dr. Kaushal has 12 years of experience, and her main areas of focus include newborn and infant medicine. She also fulfills the role of a teaching physician at the UCSF Fresno Community Hospital by guiding new and expectant parents about the various challenges of parenting, breastfeeding, sleep training, potty training, and child behavior.
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Excessive physical activity or lack of sleep can cause fatigue in children. However, overly tired kids who do not seem to recover with rest could have underlying health conditions. Children are naturally energetic and eager to try new things and explore the world. Therefore, if they constantly remain tired and dull or lack enthusiasm, it could indicate chronic fatigue syndrome. This post will help you understand the various causes, risks, complications, and treatment options for fatigue in children. [mj-toc] Symptoms Of Fatigue In Children It can be challenging to identify chronic fatigue symptoms in children as most of them may seem subtle before they become intense and may differ from those that usually show up in adults. Here are a few common signs of fatigue in children (1) (2). Inability to get out of bed and participate in daily activities. Sleep issues – the child will either have trouble falling or staying asleep or feel weak even after sleeping [MJ_RELATED_LINKS...
If your little one sticks their tongue out and makes a fizzy sound, it is known as blowing raspberries. Most babies love doing it, and you may find them trying it for their amusement. While sticking the tongue out and blowing silly sounds comes across as an antic, it has a role to play. Blowing raspberries is a notable skill during infancy and could be essential for a baby’s language development. Read on to learn when babies blow raspberries, the reason behind it, and how to react to it. [mj-toc]When Do Babies Start Blowing Raspberries? [caption id="attachment_880344" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Babies usually start blowing raspberries between the ages of four and six months (1). It is the phase when the baby will also begin cooing and gurgling. It is common for some babies to begin blowing raspberries earlier or later, and some may not do it at all. As long as your baby is achieving their vital developmental milestones,...
Pancreatitis in children is caused by an inflammation in the pancreas, a leaf-shaped gland located behind the stomach. The pancreas contains exocrine cells that secrete digestive enzymes and endocrine cells producing hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, which participate in glucose metabolism. Pancreatitis can either be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis is a sudden and short-term inflammation of the pancreatic tissue, while chronic pancreatitis is a persistent and long-term pancreatic inflammation. Both types of pancreatitis can damage the pancreatic tissue and result in complications such as malnutrition and diabetes in children. Read this post to learn about causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pancreatitis in children. [mj-toc]Signs And Symptoms Of Pancreatitis In Children Symptoms and signs of pancreatitis may vary depending on the type. Below are the signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis in children (1). Abdominal pain on the upper part of the abdomen, radiating to the backside A belt-like pain around the waist Abdominal tenderness Nausea...
Staph infection in kids is caused by a group of bacteria called Staphylococcus. There are 40 different types of Staphylococci, where Staphylococcus aureus is the most common one infecting humans. Normally, these bacteria do not cause any illnesses or infections, but an infection may occur if they enter your child’s body through a cut, wound, or scratch. Keep reading this post to understand more about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of staph infection in kids. [mj-toc]What Are The Causes Of A Staph Infection? Staph infections are caused by the Staphylococcus bacteria that are found in the nose and on the skin of 30-50% of people, including children. In a normal, healthy child, these bacteria do not cause any harm (1). The most common site of their colonization is the anterior nasal vestibule, which is the lower end of the nostrils (2). Other sites of colonization include the skin, hair, and nails. [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/fungal-nail-infection-in-children_00360276/" title="Fungal Nail Infection In Children: Symptoms,...