MBBCh, MMed, MPhil
A Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Denise Parris areas of specialization include allergies, asthma, immunology, and neonatal respiratory diseases, among others. She hold affiliations with South African Pulmonology Association, European Respiratory, The American Association of Allergy and Immunology, The American Thoracic Society, The South African Neonatal Association, Paediatric Association of Neurology and The South African Paediatric Association. Dr. Parris has more than 20 years of experience in her field.
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Dyspraxia in teenagers can adversely affect their lives due to trouble doing certain activities and clumsiness. It is a developmental coordination disorder (DCD) that causes motor coordination difficulties. Poor coordination can result from issues in the brain processing stimuli to muscles, and it may affect teens’ learning, academic performance, and social skills. In addition, some may have problems with emotional regulation and social relationships in their teen years due to physical limitations (1). Some children with dyspraxia can have symptoms from the early years of life. However, the diagnosis is only established around four or five years when the child can do many coordinated activities (2). Although it is not curable, appropriate therapies and training help the teen cope. Read on to learn more about the causes, signs, and management of dyspraxia in teenagers. [mj-toc] Causes Of Dyspraxia In Teens [caption id="attachment_882986" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] The exact cause of dyspraxia is not clear. Anything that interferes with the nerves...
You can plan interesting activities for a 15-month-old baby to enhance their skills and learning abilities. Children start exploring their surroundings and taking pride in their new accomplishments by this age. Most babies also learn to walk and balance themselves because of improved muscle strength (1). The ability of the child to move around gives them the freedom to be independent. They can identify and hold objects, drink out of a cup, stack bigger blocks, and make a mess out of things. Children could speak a few words at this age but can comprehend and follow instructions (2). They show an eagerness to solve problems and love indulging in imaginative play. It is the phase when you should let them enjoy their playtime and have fun. Here are some exciting activities for 15-month babies that will keep them entertained and amused. [mj-toc] Milestones Of 15-Month Old Baby Understanding your baby’s development makes your job of picking the right activity easy!...
Dark circles usually happen due to lack of sleep and nutrition. However, dark circles under a child’s eyes may be caused due to other reasons as well. Dr. Cindy Gellnar, a board-certified physician in her interview transcript to the University of Utah (1), says, “Dark circles under the eyes in children could be due to nasal congestion and genetics.” Read this post to know more about the causes, risk factors, complications, and treatment of dark circles in kids. [mj-toc] What Can Cause Dark Circles In Children? Dark circles usually form when the veins under the eyes constrict, with decreased blood flow, causing [simple_tooltip text="hyperpigmentation" tooltip="The darkening of an area of skin due to an increase in melanin production" ], or thinning of the skin around the eyes enlarge and become dark. As the skin under the eyes is thin, it might not be able to conceal them and hence looks dark and pigmented. Under Eye dark circles in kids can...
Bed bug bites on kids can be more prominent than on adults due to their sensitive skin. These tiny reddish-brown insects can bite on humans to feed blood, and their bite marks may look reddish, flat, or bumped skin lesions in clusters or a zigzag line. Although bed bugs may not cause severe illness in children, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions, and bacterial skin infections in the bite areas could cause irritation and discomfort. Doctors recommended medical treatments for symptoms such as itching and to prevent skin infections (1). However, extermination and pest control services provided by experienced professionals are the only effective solutions to prevent bed bug bites and eliminate infestations from the bed and other home furniture. Read on to know the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of bed bug bites on kids and how bed bug infestation is prevented. [mj-toc] What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Bed Bug Bites On Children? [caption id="attachment_633928" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] The...
Excessive sweating in children, which is not related to physical activity or climatic conditions, can be concerning. It is also called hyperhidrosis. Sweating is a physiological reaction for regulating body temperature when higher than normal. Although sweating can be present anywhere in the body, it’s common in the palms, hands, axillae, and soles of the feet. Sweat-soaked clothes and dampness can make a child feel uncomfortable and distracted. Additionally, recurrent clamminess on a child's palms can affect their daily activities. Close Player Hyperhidrosis can occur in preteens and teens or early ages, such as developmental years (1). This may trigger issues such as social anxiety in some children and young adults. Therefore, it is recommended to seek medical care to identify underlying causes and help prevent complications such as dehydration and skin diseases. Read on to know the causes, risk factors, types, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of excessive sweating in children and ways to prevent it. [mj-toc] Types Of Hyperhidrosis...