EEG or trace of the brain is used to pick up electrical brain activity in the brain by placing leads on the head. It is very similar principal to ECG (Electrocardiogram), which picks up electrical activity of the heart. Epilepsy, though is primarily a clinical diagnosis as EEG can be normal in children with Epilpepsy… Continue reading EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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Persistent swollen glands
Persistently enlarged lymph nodes (glands) cause terrible anxiety in parents. They are most commonly caused by infections. They are usually limited to the area they drain, for example in the neck after infections of throat/ear/scalp etc. Sometimes it can take weeks or months for them to shrink in size and that can be worrying for… Continue reading Persistent swollen glands
Infantile colic
Colic is when a baby cries a lot but there’s no obvious cause. It’s a common problem that should get better on its own. Unfortunately, we don’t know why it happens and how to treat it. No medicine has been shown to work and it just gets better with time. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/colic/
Normal baby movements vs Infantile spasms.
It is fascinating to see babies develope and learn new skills. Every baby is different and so is the development. Some babies do things sooner than the others. Sometimes they may be having movements which might happen suddenly and repeatedly. These can be normal or abnormal. Some babies are very active and can move their… Continue reading Normal baby movements vs Infantile spasms.
Weaning a child with CMPA
https://cowsmilkproteinallergysupport.webs.com/weaning http://cowsmilkallergy.co.uk/Growing-up-with-CMA/Weaning-a-CMA-infant/ http://hcp.nutramigen.co.uk/hcp/weaning-and-cma/ https://www.allergyuk.org/information-and-advice/allergy-recipes https://eln.nutricia.co.uk/resources-cpd/resources-for-parents/cows-milk-allergy-recipe-booklet/
