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Dr. Miguel Ángel Guagnelli obtained an MD from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and specialized in Pediatrics at “La Raza” National Medical Center. He has a masters degree in Pediatric Endocrinology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a masters degree in Clinical Epidemiologý from UNAM. Dr. Guagnelli has over nine years of experience and is currently working on a Ph.D. project. He teaches Clinical Epidemiology in the same institution at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has published papers about vitamin D and bone health in children and adults.
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Teenagers acquire weight gradually as they mature. Although a healthful increase in weight is necessary, excess weight gain in teens and the accumulation of additional calories might be concerning. The most prevalent causes of significant weight gain in teenagers are a poor diet and a [simple_tooltip text="sedentary lifestyle" tooltip="A pattern of living characterized by sitting, lying down often, with little or no physical activity" ], including lack of physical activity. However, hormonal changes during adolescence and an underlying medical condition in a few cases can also induce a sudden increase in weight in teenagers. While teenagers need to keep excessive weight gain in control, they should not deprive themselves of the regular weight increase that is necessary for their healthy development. Dive into this post as we discuss the appropriate weight gain for teens, some common reasons for excessive weight gain or adolescent obesity, and what can be done to maintain a healthy weight in teens. [mj-toc] What Should Be...
Typhoid in babies and toddlers can be associated with non-specific and variable symptoms. The infection is also called enteric fever, or typhoid fever, caused by bacteria through contaminated water and food sources. Although it is rare in babies, it can be life-threatening if untreated (1). The incidence of typhoid is less in economically developed countries. However, it is a significant cause of [simple_tooltip text="morbidity" tooltip="The incidence or prevalence of an illness within a population" ] and [simple_tooltip text="mortality" tooltip="A measure of the incidence of death in a population caused due to a specific disease" ] in infants and toddlers in developing nations. Read on to know more about the causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of typhoid fever in babies and toddlers. [mj-toc] Causes Of Typhoid In Babies And Toddlers Typhoid fever is caused by bacterium Salmonella typhi. Babies and toddlers can get bacteria from the following sources (2). Contaminated food: It can be contaminated by the person, who prepares...
An allergy is defined as a chronic skin condition that occurs due to the immune system's abnormal response to an allergen or an unknown substance. Skin allergies in babies might be caused due to food, bites, stings, or adverse reactions to medicines (1). The common areas where allergies occur include the nose, skin, eyes, and digestive tract. In newborns, skin allergies usually manifest in the form of rashes, swelling, and itching of the skin (2). Read on to know more about the common skin allergies that can be seen in babies, their causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention techniques. [mj-toc] Common Skin Allergies In Babies Here we have listed some of the common types of skin allergies seen in babies. Eczema or atopic dermatitis Hives or urticaria Papular urticaria Contact dermatitis Angioedema Each type of skin allergy has its own causes, medical management, and home remedies. Allergies may not always have a treatment but only a way to reduce the symptoms....
Like several other viral infections, it is possible to contract hand, foot, and mouth disease during pregnancy (HFMD), albeit rare. HFMD typically affects infants, children, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system. It is caused by coxsackievirus, a type of [simple_tooltip text="enterovirus" tooltip="A group of viruses that usually cause mild illness and spread through the oral or fecal route" ] that is highly contagious. A mother’s immunity is naturally suppressed during pregnancy to prevent fetal rejection; hence, it is possible to contract HFMD, especially in the later stages of gestation (1). Read on to learn about the symptoms, treatments, and prevention of HFMD during pregnancy. [mj-toc] Symptoms Of Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease Some pregnant women may have mild symptoms, while many are asymptomatic. The symptoms begin to appear after a few days of exposure to the virus. However, the symptoms of this infection in pregnancy are similar to signs in a non-pregnant state and include the following...
Babies frequently experience a number of gastrointestinal issues, ranging from a brief stomach ache to constipation and diarrhea. Several treatments are available to help with these issues, but probiotics for babies stand out among them. Probiotics are "good" microorganisms that help repair a malfunctioning digestive tract. Adults love probiotics, but are they safe to use for babies? Read this post to get answers to this query and other details on probiotics for infants. [mj-toc] What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria similar to those naturally found in our gut, previously known as “intestinal flora” but more recently referred to as microbiota (1). Unlike infectious bacteria, probiotic bacteria are the “good” or “friendly” bacteria that restore the population of existing bacteria in the gut. Two genera of bacteria are categorized as probiotics, as they come from the genus Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. There are multiple species of bacteria in each genus, each with various strains. These probiotic bacteria can be found naturally...
[mj-toc] As children keep growing, parents cannot resist wondering, “How tall will my child be?” but can you predict your child’s height early on? Also, what are the factors that can influence your child’s height? Read this post, where MomJunction tries to answer such questions. Can You Predict A Child’s Height? Experts state that it is difficult to predict how tall a child can grow since several factors determine a child’s height (1). Several physical changes also occur during puberty, and the growth spurts can increase the child’s height by two inches (five centimeters) a year (2). So, it is not possible to determine the child’s height before puberty, but you may try an estimate using various methods. Methods To Roughly Estimate A Child’s Height There are a few techniques to get a rough estimate of the child’s adult height. Here are some of them (3) (4). 1. Doubling the height This method is useful if your child has just...