Archive for the ‘Complications’ Category

Colds & Blocked Noses

If your child has become uncharacteristically irritable with a high temperature and a runny nose then they may be fighting off an infection with the common cold.
A cold is a mild illness caused by one of over 200 different viruses. The virus spreads as your child breathes in airborne droplets produced when people infected with [...]

Colic

Colic is very common in newborn babies, up to 20% of infants suffer, and it may continue for the first three to four months after birth. Both breast-fed and bottle-fed infants get colic and it affects boys and girls equally, but there is some evidence that it is more common in infants whose mothers smoke. [...]

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the thin membrane that covers the eyeballs and the inside of the eyelids. The most common causes are bacterial or viral infections. Infective conjunctivitis can occur at any age, however [...]

Constipation

Senokot syrup is suitable for use in children from 6 years, and senokot tablets are suitable from 12 years. But babies can suffer too so we have pulled together some helpful information to show you ways of preventing easing the pain for your baby.
What is constipation?
Constipation is a commonly encountered problem in children. It can [...]