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What is a persistent cough in children? A cough is a very common symptom in children. It can be caused by many different things. You should see your GP if your child's cough lasts for more than four weeks.

Unsettled baby

What is an unsettled baby? It is very common for a baby to cry a lot during the first 12 months. This is normal and is usually not serious. Sometimes there is a medical reason for a baby's crying. A baby is unsettled when it cries for no reason, for...

Preterm and low birth weight

What is preterm and low birth weight? Preterm infants are born before 37 weeks of gestation. Low-birth-weight infants are babies weighing under 2500g at birth and may be either born preterm or small for gestational age. Preterm and low-birth-weight infants may have a higher risk of some health issues affecting...

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What is eczema? Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition causing dry, itchy skin that can become inflamed. Eczema in children often comes and goes. It most often begins before a child is one year old. Most children will grow out of their eczema by the age...

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What is pain relief for children? For children, treatment depends on the age of the child and cause of their pain. Common pain relief medications used in children are paracetamol and ibuprofen. In general, these medicines are safe and effective when used at their recommended doses. Other medicines are also...

Tongue-tie

What is tongue-tie? Tongue-tie is a condition which is present at birth. It is when the band which connects the tongue to the base of the mouth is quite thick or short. A baby with tongue-tie may find it hard to breast feed. Your baby may find it hard latching and...

Newborn checks

What is a newborn check? Newborn checks are routine assessments of all infants at 1 to 4 weeks of life, and 6 to 8 weeks of life. They are opportunities to monitor growth and development, and detect any significant abnormalities or illnesses which are not apparent at birth as infants...

الصداع عند الأطفال

What is a headache? Headaches are a common pain syndrome seen in children, along with recurrent abdominal and leg pains. The two most common causes of recurrent headache in children are the same as those seen in adults - about 50% are tension headaches and 25% are migraines. These can...

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What is an inhaled foreign object? It is very common for small children to put items in their mouths and then inhale them accidentally. Doing this may cause choking. It is important to watch your child at all times when they are eating or playing with small objects. Choking is...

مشكلات العين عند الأطفال

What is an eye problem for a child? Eye problems are common in children. These problems can happen because of injury, infection or begin at birth. Some concerns can be very minor and need simple treatments. Your GP is a good place to start for advice on what treatment may...

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