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10 Common Communicable Diseases Your Child Can Pick up at School
So, your little munchkin is all grown up and ready to take the next big leap in his life with school. It’s a whole new chapter in your child’s life because school is one place where your kid not only gets educated but also learns a great deal about life. Aside from imparting education and learning to your child, school is also a place where your child comes in contact with many children. This increases the chances of coming into direct contact with parasites, viruses and bacteria. Therefore, your child is more susceptible to catching various kinds of communicable diseases at school. Read on to know more about the diseases your child can pick up at school!
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Common Contagious Diseases in Kids
Here are some common communicable diseases in children or some childhood communicable infectious diseases that your child may pick up at school:
1. Common Cold
Common cold is amongst one of the most contagious diseases that can affect your child. There are more than 20 kinds of viruses that can cause common cold in children. Common cold can lead to a runny nose, watery eyes, coughing and sneezing among other symptoms. Make sure your child washes his hands often and disposes of his tissue after every use. Increase his fluid intake to help him feel better soon. Vapour rubs are great from relieving the symptoms too.
2. Head Lice
One of the most annoying and difficult problems to deal with is head lice. These parasites are found on the scalp, and they multiply very fast. They cause mild to severe itching on the scalp. There are many over-the-counter medicated shampoos available to deal with this problem. Make sure you follow the complete course of treatment, or else it may relapse.
3. Flu or Influenza
Influenza or flu is often confused with a common cold, but they are not the same. Flu has more pronounced and severe symptoms in comparison to cold, and it is characterised by extreme fatigue, stomach cramps, fever and body aches. The child needs to take ample rest, and the fluid intake should be increased. However, if the symptoms do not subside, medical help should be sought.
4. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
The name of the disease may scare you, but there is no need to panic. This viral infection may cause blisters on your child’s hands, feet and mouth. These painful blisters are accompanied by fever and pain too. Antipyretic and anti-analgesic medicines can be given to providing relief. It is advised to keep your child at home if your kid gets this infection because it can spread like wildfire.
5. Conjunctivitis
This infection affects the eyes and is characterised by red, itchy and watery eyes. Sometimes discharge or pus is seen to depending on the severity of the infection. Conjunctivitis can be viral or bacterial and depending on the type, the incubation period of the infection can vary. This is a highly contagious and painful condition. Ensure good hygiene and Make sure your child is well rested.
6. Chicken Pox
This is a viral infection can affect the child, and the symptoms may appear much later. This is because the virus may have already affected the child and the itchy chicken pox blisters may appear later. Your child can have these blisters all over his body along with fever. The usual incubation period of this infection can range anywhere between 10 to 21 days. You can use any fever medicine such as paracetamol to subside the fever and calamine lotion can be applied on the blisters to prevent itching and scarring.
7. Pinworms
Pinworms are also very common in children and can spread easily from one child to another. Your child may accidentally or unintentionally come in contact with the eggs of the worm and can ingest them. These worms affect your child’s intestines and lay eggs around the anal region. The symptoms include severe anal itching, rash around the anal area, or you can also spot a pinworm in your child’s stool. Your doctor will administer medicines to get rid of the worms.
8. Gastroenteritis
This is a common viral ailment that may usually affect your kid during winter months. Your child may experience vomiting, nausea, tummy aches or may even have a fever. Sometimes the child may also have a sore throat or a runny nose along with other symptoms. It may last for 3 to 4 days, and your kid may take a week to become completely hale and hearty again. It is very common for children to get dehydrated during the bout of gastroenteritis, so make sure you give ample water and other fluids to keep your child hydrated.
9. Measles
This is a deadly infection which can turn very serious if not treated on time. This viral infection begins with rash and low-grade fever but the condition can quickly deteriorate, and the infection may lead to severe respiratory infection. If you think your kid has this infection, take him to the nearest hospital at the earliest and get the treatment started. If you have other children in the house, keep your affected child in isolation until he feels okay.
10. Hepatitis A
This is a highly infectious viral infection that your kid can catch in school. Your child may experience diarrhoea, nausea, fever, loss of appetite and other such symptoms. You must take your kid to the doctor if you feel your kid has hepatitis A. Proper nutrition and a good diet can help your child feel better. Also, your doctor will establish the correct course of treatment for your child.
Once your child enters school, it is imperative that he will come in contact with various kinds of disease-causing germs. However, you can reduce the risk by teaching your child to maintain good hygiene. Ask him to wash his hands before and after going to the toilet and eating his food. Tell your kid not to share handkerchiefs or other personal belongings with friends and also tell your child not to touch his mouth and nose often. Guiding your child to follow such precautions may help in the prevention of various kinds of communicable diseases.
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Most women have no trouble putting on weight during pregnancy, while others have a problem putting it on. There may be several reasons as to why you are not gaining enough weight such as metabolism, morning sickness, body issues or for medical reasons. Just as being overweight during pregnancy can pose a risk, being underweight has its risks to be aware of.
How Many Kilos Should You Gain in Pregnancy?
Underweight and pregnancy do not go well with each other. The minimum weight of a woman is 45kgs before conception to be able to carry a baby safely. Anything under is considered underweight. Those who find themselves in this category are generally advised to gain an average of 28 to 40 pounds or 12 to 18 kgs, though the exact weight specifications will differ from person to person based on their circumstances.
To find out if you fall within the normal weight range, your BMI (Body Mass Index) will need to be calculated by your doctor. This is where your body fat is measured based on your height and your weight.
What Risks And Complications Does A Low Weight Pregnant Woman Face?
Underweight pregnancy risks can affect both you and your baby, so it should not be taken lightly. Here are some of the risks for both mother and child:
1. Risks To Mother
Here are some complications you are going to want to be aware of if you are underweight:
If you are underweight, you most likely lack essential nutrients like iron and foliate causing the risk of miscarriage to increase.
Premature deliveries are common in underweight women, especially occurring before week 37 of pregnancy.
Underweight pregnancy problems may lead to you needing to opt for a Caesarean Section
There is a chance you will develop anaemia or osteoporosis later in life as your body may consume nutrients from the system’s reserve to cover up the fetus’ needs
Your breastfeeding supply may decrease, making it more likely you will need to take supplements to help.
2. Risks To Baby
Being underweight could also lead to the following complications for your baby:
Your baby may have low birth weight once born because of poor nutrition during pregnancy.
If your baby is born underweight, it may lead to health issues such as hypothermia or low blood sugar in the future.
Lack of immunity could be another issue that your baby could develop making him vulnerable to infections.
Your baby may be at risk of suffering from diabetes or heart-related issues in the future.
There are some studies that point to increased infant mortality.
Increased risk of developing cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, sight and hearing problems due to low birth weight.
How To Ensure If Mother Is Receiving Adequate Nutrition?
There are certain parameters that need to be taken into consideration to ensure that you and your baby are getting the required nutrition during pregnancy, some of which are as follows:
Make sure to maintain adequate folic acid levels so as to lessen the chances of developing neural tube defects.
Consult with your doctor about starting prenatal vitamins, either through food or by taking supplements.
Speak to a dietician so that you can get some expert advice on what diet plan is best for you to gain weight.
Look up some innovative recipes that can help you blend great taste with nutrition
Drink plenty of water.
How To Gain Weight During Pregnancy When Underweight?
Nothing is impossible, so if you think there is nothing you can do about your low weight, think again. There are many things that you can do to ensure you gain adequate weight during pregnancy. Here are some tips to help you deal with low weight gain in pregnancy:
The key is to not skip breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day. Try including protein in your morning meal as it will help you gain weight.
Eat more than three times a day and make sure that all your meals are balanced and healthy. Try and include snacks such as nuts, fruit mixed yoghurt, or healthy cheese in your diet that are high in proteins and iron.
Avoid junk food or anything that is processed. Treats like doughnuts, muffins and others may help you put on weight, but offer little to no nutritional value. Since you are pregnant, you will want to have more food that helps you gain weight as well as offers nutritional value.
Milk is rich in protein and calcium, daily intake of which can help increase weight
If you are an exercising enthusiast, try and give it a miss at least when you are underweight and pregnant.
Eating food that is high in calories will help you gain weight. Eat healthy calories such as those that come from avocados, legumes, grains, pasta, peas and beans.
Have your salads after the main meal so that you still put on weight even if you get full fast.
Being pregnant and underweight may put a few roadblocks on your pregnancy journey but have no fear. If you ensure to consult with your doctor about it and follow the advice given you will be able to gain some weight in no time. Try the tips provided above as they can help you to put on weight in a healthy way.
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My little one always has a strand of hair stuck in his eyes ( one or both ) and when it happened first time around when my little one was around 20 days old, we were really worried and took him to doctor and he removed using sterile solution. But when it happened next time it was on Sunday and there were no doctors available nearby. My grandma told me to try putting breast milk and check if I can remove hair and I did same, believe it or not with just one drop of breast milk and with just one blink
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