Dr. Bernard Levi Previously, the age at which a child could see his or her pediatrician was 7 years within the Social Security system. Nowadays, most Autonomous Communities cover up to 14 years of age, but this is not a desirable age to properly attend to the different needs of adolescents. Adolescent Medicine should contemplate the care of … Read more
What is urinary tract infection in children? Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria in the urine due to infection of the urethra, kidney, bladder or prostate. This infection usually occurs at about three years of age and is more common in girls. Uncircumcised boys have a somewhat higher risk of infection before the age … Read more
The external ear consists of the pinna and the external auditory canal (EAC). The ear canal runs from the skin at the entrance to the ear canal – inside the pinna – to the tympanic membrane. A number of harmless germs live in the ear canal. However, it is in times of heat and humidity … Read more
What is precocious puberty? Precocious puberty occurs when a child’s body begins to change to that of an adult before the age of eight years for girls, or nine years for boys. It is not always entirely clear what causes precocious puberty, but sometimes the diagnosis can reveal an underlying cause, such as a genetic … Read more
There is a general consensus that the physical and psychological development of adopted children is significantly better than that observed in children who have grown up in institutionalization, foster care or in their biological families when they are not involved in their upbringing. Evolution of illnesses detected on arrival Regarding physical health problems, physical and … Read more
What is pain management? Pain management is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine that aims to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic pain by reducing their suffering. It aims to relieve pain over the long term and can be practiced by a single physician or by a dedicated pain management team composed of … Read more
What is precocious puberty? Precocious puberty is the appearance of sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years in girls and before the age of 9 years in boys. The risk of developing precocious puberty is 20 to 30 times higher in children adopted from abroad than in the general child population. The onset of … Read more
What is short stature? Short stature is defined as a child who is noticeably shorter than other children of the same age. It is important to see your pediatrician if you notice a difference in your child’s height, as this may be the result of a problem with growth and development or nutrient absorption. Symptoms … Read more
All children from international adoption have a history of exposure to potential health risk factors. Therefore, most of the physical health, neurodevelopmental and social adjustment problems that they present upon arrival, or that may arise in the future, will be the result of exposure to these factors. The initial medical checkup The first medical check-up … Read more
What are breathing problems? Breathing problems occur when the body is unable to get the oxygen it needs. They occur as a result of a stuffy nose or from physical exercise. However, in some cases they are symptoms of a serious illness. Some types can be: Lung problems, such as asthma, emphysema or pneumonia. Problems … Read more