Childhood illnesses

Reflexology is the term given to the deep massage of the feet, primarily on the soles of the feet. Practitioners of this field of alternative medicine believe that each area on the foot corresponds to a main part of the body and that by massaging a particular area of the foot, that corresponding part of the body is stimulated. While... more »

Caffeine, the drug found in coffee, soda, iced tea and chocolate, affects the central nervous system of children. Small doses may increase their ability to concentrate, but in large doses, taken regularly, it can have harmful effects, including addiction. Bone mass may be affected by the mineral loss that caffeine causes. The... more »

If your toddler starts to toss and turn, sometimes in the wee hours of the night, complaining of a stomachache and nausea or vomiting, it may be a sign that the little one has contracted the stomach flu. This malady is quite common on the list of childhood sicknesses and usually disappears within a couple of days. more »

Hearing is one of the five senses and is a complex process that involves the brain as well as the entire ear. During this process many things may go wrong. One may have a brain injury as a result of prematurity. One may have age-related hearing problems. Someone can injure or have damage to parts of his or her internal ear structure.... more »

Low blood sugar is also known as hypoglycemia. It's a condition that is triggered by a lower than normal blood glucose level, and comes with many warning signs. Causes of hypoglycemia in diabetics can stem from medications or inadequate, late, or skipped meals, or overindulgence in physical activity and alcohol. Read the warning... more »