The birth of a child changes a family’s daily life overnight. Along with the joy and emotion often come tiredness, uncertainty and many questions: Is the baby eating enough? Why does she wake up so often? Is it normal to cry like this? How should he sleep? When should we contact the pediatrici
Every autumn and winter, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes many infections in babies and young children. Its most characteristic form is bronchiolitis, an inflammation of the small airways of the lungs. From our practice – pediatrician Thessaloniki, pediatrician Evosmos – here is what par
September is a month of new beginnings. Before the first bell rings, a preventive check-up by the pediatrician ensures that the child starts the year healthy and with the necessary documents. Here is a checklist from our practice – pediatrician Thessaloniki and pediatrician Evosmos. Student Indivi
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is the most common chronic skin condition of childhood. It usually starts in infancy and in many children improves significantly over the years. Although it is not contagious, the itching can affect the child’s sleep and mood. From our practice – pediatrician Th
Scarlet fever is a contagious infectious disease that occurs in outbreaks. People of any age can be affected, but it is most common in children. It is caused by certain strains of group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus that produce an erythrogenic toxin. After an incubation period of 3–5 days, a so
Colic describes the condition in which an infant cries inconsolably for a total of more than 3 hours a day, without an identified illness or infection. It occurs in many infants, especially those fed with cow’s-milk formula. Colic is less common in exclusively breastfed infants. Infant colic s
To protect a child’s teeth from tooth decay, regular brushing and avoiding sugary snacks, together with professional cleaning and fluoride treatment at the dentist, are complemented by a particularly important treatment: preventive sealing of the pits and fissures of the permanent teeth (seala
Immediately after birth, the newborn’s umbilical cord is clamped and cut in the delivery room. The umbilical stump is whitish at first, gradually dries out, darkens and finally falls off within 7–10 days. Until the cord falls off, the stump needs regular care and disinfection to prevent skin
Roseola (exanthema subitum), also known as sixth disease, is a common, contagious viral illness with fever that usually affects children under 3 years of age. It is a self-limiting viral infection that resolves on its own and leaves lifelong immunity. It is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and