Differences Between Measles and German Measles in Pediatrics
The difference between measles and German measles? What is the difference between measles and rubella?
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Dear Michelle, The differences between measles and rubella are summarized as follows: Measles: - Causative Virus: Measles virus - Mode of Transmission: Airborne droplets or direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of an infected person. - Incubation Period: 8-13 days, typ...[Read More] Differences Between Measles and German Measles in Pediatrics
Understanding Toxoplasmosis in Infants: Symptoms and Risks from Cats
Echinococcus granulosus Dear Doctor: What are the symptoms of congenital toxoplasmosis in infants? If there is no proper space separation between the cat and the baby, what effects could this have on the baby? Additionally, if cat hair accidentally gets into the baby's mouth...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The main routes of human infection are through the consumption of undercooked meats (especially lamb and pork), eating raw vegetables, and contact with cat feces. Additionally, Toxoplasma gondii oocysts can survive in moist soil for several months, so contact with soil is ...[Read More] Understanding Toxoplasmosis in Infants: Symptoms and Risks from Cats
Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes in a Toddler: When to Seek Medical Advice
A 1 year and 10-month-old girl has swollen lymph nodes in the neck? Hello, Dr. Pei! My daughter has had palpable lymph nodes on both sides of her neck for some time, but they are all less than 1 cm in diameter. The pediatrician told me that lymph nodes smaller than 2 cm are usual...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Common causes of neck masses in children include lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis, and some congenital abnormalities. In infants, it is common to palpate one or several hard lumps on the lateral neck, behind the ear, or at the occipital region. Although they vary in size, mo...[Read More] Understanding Enlarged Lymph Nodes in a Toddler: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Mumps: Immunity, Recurrence, and Health Risks in Children
Mumps Is mumps a one-time infection that provides lifelong immunity? A child has been diagnosed with mumps three times by two different physicians from last year to the present. The doctors suggested that after recovery, if there is another infection of mumps, a blood test should...
Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Hello! Parotitis, theoretically, provides lifelong immunity after one infection. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine was administered at 15 months of age, but the efficacy is not 100%, and antibody levels can decrease with age, which may lead to reinfection. However, recurr...[Read More] Understanding Mumps: Immunity, Recurrence, and Health Risks in Children
Understanding Ear Bumps in Children: What Parents Should Know
I don't know what it is? Dear Doctor: My son has a small, soft yet firm mass located about 5 centimeters behind the middle of both ear bones. Is this something that children normally have?
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: In normal infants, lymph nodes are not easily palpable. However, with exposure to antigens, it is acceptable to palpate lymph nodes in certain areas! These areas include the neck, axilla, groin, and the area behind the ears. If the lymph nodes are less than 1.5 centimeters...[Read More] Understanding Ear Bumps in Children: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Your Baby's 0.5 cm Bump: Is It Just Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Birth Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my baby, who turned 6 months old on February 18. There is a round protrusion about 0.5 cm in size near the back of the head close to the ear. It is not very hard, and when I gently move my hand over it, the baby does not seem to be i...
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Mr. Tseng, Thank you for your description. It appears that your child has lymph nodes. In children aged 6 months to 3 years, it is common to find small, movable, and soft lymph nodes behind the ears or on the face. Generally, if they are less than 1 centimeter, observation ...[Read More] Understanding Your Baby's 0.5 cm Bump: Is It Just Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Understanding a 6-Month-Old's Round Bump Behind the Ear: What Parents Should Know
A 6-month-old child has a round bump on the back of the head? Hello, doctor: Our child is already 6 months old, and there is a round protrusion about 0.5 to 1 cm in size near the back of the head close to the right ear. When I press on it, the child does not feel pain. What could...
Dr. Chen Rongtai Reply:
Lymph nodes are part of the immune system and are a normal component of the human body. There are approximately 600 lymph nodes distributed throughout the body, with only a few located superficially and palpable, such as in the neck, armpits, and groin. When there is an infection...[Read More] Understanding a 6-Month-Old's Round Bump Behind the Ear: What Parents Should Know
Understanding Congenital Heart Disease in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Congenital heart disease Hello Doctor: My baby was born on November 19, and we noticed some wheezing while in the hospital. After several days of examinations, it was discovered that she has a congenital heart defect involving the arterial trunk. Neither my family nor my husband&...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
Congenital Heart Disease of the Arterial Trunk: The arterial trunk is a single large vessel that emerges from both the left and right ventricles and crosses over a ventricular septal defect. This common vessel has a valve and subsequently branches into the pulmonary artery, coron...[Read More] Understanding Congenital Heart Disease in Infants: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes in Children: Causes and Concerns
Cervical lymph nodes Hello Director Zhang, my daughter is one year and seven months old and I can feel four lymph nodes in her neck (two of which can even be seen visually). This has been present for about three months. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: If the lymph node is smaller than 1.5 centimeters, without local redness, swelling, heat, or pain, is mobile, and has not rapidly enlarged, it is mostly benign and can be monitored. Sincerely, Dr. Pei-Hsin Chang, Pediatrics.[Read More] Understanding Swollen Lymph Nodes in Children: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Lumps on a Child's Neck: When to Seek Medical Advice
Lumps on both sides of a child's neck? Hello Dr. Lin: My son is now over nine months old. A month ago, he had a cold, and since then, he has developed small movable lumps on both sides of his neck, above the collarbone, extending to behind his ears. His activity level is nor...
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Ah Hong, This is Dr. Lin Huizhen, the Director of Pediatrics at Tainan Hospital, Department of Health. Regarding your description of the palpable nodules in your child's neck, they are likely lymph nodes. Lymphatic tissue is part of our body's defense system, and ...[Read More] Understanding Lumps on a Child's Neck: When to Seek Medical Advice
How to Manage Snoring in Children: Tips for Parents
How should pediatric snoring be managed? How should pediatric snoring be managed?
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Andy, Regarding the management of snoring in children, the approach should vary based on the underlying cause, and the common causes of snoring can differ by age group. In older children, the most frequent causes of snoring include obesity and hypertrophy of the lymphoid ti...[Read More] How to Manage Snoring in Children: Tips for Parents
Essential Guide to Chickenpox Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Varicella vaccine If I do not have varicella antibodies, what should I pay attention to before getting vaccinated? What symptoms can I expect after the injection? How much does a self-paid dose cost? What are the vaccination hours at the hospital? Could you please help me with th...
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Lulu, The contraindications for the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine are as follows: 1. Acute severe illness, such as having a high fever. 2. History of anaphylactic shock or severe allergic reactions to other vaccines or vaccine components. 3. Immunocompromised conditions, ...[Read More] Essential Guide to Chickenpox Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Understanding EB Virus Infection in Children: Symptoms, Transmission, and Long-Term Effects
EB virus infection What are the symptoms of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection? How is it transmitted? Are there any long-term effects? My relative's child (1 year and 6 months old) recently had a fever, abdominal swelling, and loss of appetite, and was suspected of having E...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
EB virus infection is primarily transmitted through close contact and saliva. Symptoms include general fatigue, fever, sore throat, generalized lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly. In young children, symptoms may be less pronounced. Laboratory diagnosis: leukocytosis, incre...[Read More] Understanding EB Virus Infection in Children: Symptoms, Transmission, and Long-Term Effects
Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips
Asthma 1. Why do children develop asthma? 2. What are the different types of asthma? 3. How can I care for them?
Dr. Zhang Jinglong Reply:
Dear Parents, 1. The primary cause of allergic asthma is a combination of a hereditary predisposition to allergies and exposure to allergens. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory response of the bronchial tubes. The persistence of this inflammatory response is closely related to the...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Asthma: Causes, Types, and Care Tips
When Can Infants Develop Cellulitis from Insect Bites?
Under what circumstances can infants contract cellulitis? My five-month-old baby was suddenly bitten by an unknown insect two days ago, resulting in a red, swollen area on the calf that even has some bruising. There are also small raised bumps around the area. We visited a pediat...
Dr. Chen Qianyi Reply:
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection characterized by localized redness, swelling, heat, and pain, and it may also be accompanied by fever. It commonly occurs in the lower limbs, arms, and face, but can appear on any part of the body. The infection typically remains confined ...[Read More] When Can Infants Develop Cellulitis from Insect Bites?
Understanding Urine Color Changes in Toddlers: A Guide for Parents
Urinary issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my older brother's son, who is 2 years old. His urine has a color resembling that of rice washing water. He has been in mainland China for several days, and the local doctors are unsure of the situation. I am concerned ...
Dr. Gu Qingxian Reply:
First, send the child's urine to the laboratory for an ether test to check for chyluria. This condition is caused by either congenital or acquired lymphatic obstruction, where ingested fats are absorbed into the bloodstream as neutral fat chylomicrons. These then leak into t...[Read More] Understanding Urine Color Changes in Toddlers: A Guide for Parents
Strategies to Help Your Underweight Toddler Gain Healthy Weight
Consistently unable to gain weight? Hello Doctor: My daughter is currently 1 year and 6 months old, measuring 80 cm and weighing only 10.5 kg. She has a poor appetite, drinking milk about 5 times a day, including once at night, and only eating solid foods like porridge or noodles...
Dr. Zhao Yongkang Reply:
Hello Ms. Kitty: 1. Your child's weight is at the lower limit of the normal range. It is recommended to diversify the complementary foods to increase your child's appetite, and please monitor their weight. 2. The small hard lump in the axillary region appears to be a no...[Read More] Strategies to Help Your Underweight Toddler Gain Healthy Weight