Sometimes what we need is not a pediatrician, but simply a space of trust where we can open up and empty our anxieties and frustrations. That place where no one judges you and you can freely express your feelings and concerns. That place where you come out feeling like new, as if you have taken … Read more
Growth is a fundamental aspect of a child’s development. For this reason, one of the important tasks of the pediatrician is to accurately track physical changes from birth to final adult height. Growth monitoring in children Normally the growth monitoring process follows very consistent patterns, which can be monitored by applying the child’s measurements to … Read more
During the pediatric age, cancer is a rare disease that can initially manifest itself with the same signs and symptoms as other common pathological processes. The aim of this article where we talk to Dr. Oliván Gonzalvo, specialist in Pediatrics, is to help parents to know those early signs and symptoms that should alert them … Read more
Breast milk has many benefits for the baby, as it has all the necessary proteins, fats and sugars and elements that protect the baby from diseases that the mother has suffered from. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for the first six months. However, in Spain, breastfeeding has to be resumed four months after … Read more
Asthma is a disease that affects people’s airways both during childhood and adulthood. However, in the case of the youngest children, parents should know very well the disease and its manifestations in order to know how to act on them. What is asthma? Asthma is an ailment that inflames the bronchial tubes and contracts the … Read more
When we perform a simple blood test we can distinguish three main types of cells: red blood cells or red cells, white blood cells or leukocytes and platelets. When a patient is informed that he is anemic, we understand that the number, quantity, or color and size of red blood cells are below the limits … Read more
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood due mainly to changes in our living conditions and family environment. An asthma attack is an episode of shortness of breath with coughing, wheezing (whistling or whistling in the chest), fatigue and chest tightness. The cause is a decrease in airflow due to bronchial obstruction and … Read more
Meningococcal infection is the leading cause of serious invasive disease in the world. This pathogen is responsible for the majority of sepsis and meningitis that occur and continues to be a serious public health problem, causing great social alarm. It is a devastating disease that, in a few hours, causes a previously healthy patient to … Read more
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome originating in the nervous system, with a high genetic component. Its three main symptoms are attention deficit, motor and/or cognitive impulsivity and motor and/or vocal hyperactivity. To help in the diagnosis it is necessary to have the collaboration of parents and teachers to help locate the symptoms. … Read more
The Body Mass Index (BMI) shows whether a child’s development is going well. In order to check this, periodic follow-ups with the pediatrician are necessary. Currently, there are charts that show that a child’s development is being correct, both from the point of view of weight and height. However, from a nutritional point of view, … Read more