Dra. Carmen Valls Sirera

Allergic dermatitis

Apgar test

The Apgar test is the physical exam to the newborn. The doctor performs a test in which five parameters to know how the baby tolerated birth and how it evolves outside the womb are valued. Respiratory effort, heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes and skin color: 5 points examined ...

Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease, sometimes chronic. Atopic skin shows inflammation and redness continue, is more sensitive because it lacks certain proteins. Atopic dermatitis is more common in babies, may appear within 2 to 6 months of age. Many people overcome over the years. ...

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the feeding of the newborn with mother's breast milk. WHO and UNICEF have stressed the importance of breastfeeding, essential for the six months baby piles. Also they recommended to continue breastfeeding later, while others are introduced complementary foods until at least two years. ...

Childhood Obesity

Obesity is a disorder of the weight of a person is above what is considered healthy based on their height. Today, childhood obesity is a problem that affects a large number of developed countries where the number of children and adolescents who are overweight is rising alarmingly. Obese children may have serious health problems in adulthood, and heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, etc. In addition to the physical consequences, childhood obesity can also involve psychological problems such as low self-esteem, depression or feelings of inferiority, which prevent the child to interact with others and limit their social relationships. Sometimes the weight problem may be caused by a disease or an imbalance of hormones, but more often it is by a poor diet, hence the importance of instilling healthy habits to children. ...

Children's cognitive development

Neurological development concerns all living baby, aged 2-6 months in their interaction with the environment, cephalic balancing, object manipulation, regulation of sleep stages, vocalizations, emotional displays, etc. With regard to the psychological development is a gradual and progressive stage characterized by a series of behavioral, emotional, social changes and ultimately, transformations related to new needs. ...

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is characterized by a greater fluidity and volume of regular bowel movements, which can sometimes contain blood, mucus, pus and undigested food. ...

febrile seizures

Febrile seizures are seizures that occur in children with fever. Usually they occur in children between 9 months and 5 years and are usually inherited. It is common for them to overturn the eyes of the children and legs from becoming stiff. ...

Febrile syndrome

The feverish syndrome is a rise in body beyond normal temperature and is caused very often by non-infectious diseases and other infectious conditions that trigger the inflammatory response. ...

Feeding the newborn

Infant feeding during the first six months of life should be breast milk or, if not possible, artificial. From six months you can start with supplementary feeding ...

genetic diseases

Genetic diseases are diseases which stem from a disruption of a gene. It can be hereditary or not. It is possible that a mutation in a gene. I force it is impossible to prevent a genetic disorder. In fact, only alteration is discovered when the disease shows its symptoms. ...

Hypertension

Hypertension is the increase in blood pressure either on a temporary, intermittent or permanent, always above considered a normal values ​​ranging between 160/95mmH, according to the World Health Organization. Clinically, it can not give symptomatology or, conversely, take the form of severe headaches, congestion of the face… Aparate, arterial hypertension (HT ) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality index is one of the most important public health problematic in developed countries. Hypertension is treated with general measures such as a balanced, low-fat diet, and medication treatment. This often avoid complications that can result from poorly controlled hypertension, a heart, eyes and kidneys. ...

Infant Feeding

During the early years of a child proper nutrition it is necessary not only to ensure proper physical growth of the child, but also for their intellectual development. Also, it depends on their ability to learn, think, communicate with others and adapt to the environment. If the infant feeding is not appropriate, the child may develop certain cardiovascular diseases or suffer overweight and obesity, which if not treated in time can become such a high severity to cause their death. Furthermore, it is at an early age when children acquire the eating habits and customs of everyday life that will later be difficult to change. It is therefore very important to establish from small both routine regular exercise, such as good nutritional habits. Among the medical recommendations for proper infant feeding, notes: intake of five fruits and vegetables a day, not abuse fats or control the consumption of sugary drinks and sweets. ...

Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are those caused by germs. These little creatures are everywhere: air, land, water and other living things. Any infection can be acquired by touch, eat or drink, or breathe any object or living being that contains them. Apart from events beyond our control such as a dog bite or a mosquito bite. Vaccines, proper hand washing and medicines intake are some of the actions that help us to prevent this type of disease. The four types of germs are: bacteria, viruses, fungi or protozoa ...

Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and whites of the eyes become yellowish. It is not a disease itself, but a symptom that something happens. It occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin. ...

Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. There are several types of this disease, but the most common is viral meningitis, which occurs when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain. Bacterial meningitis is rare, but can be lethal. Although anyone can get it, the disease usually occurs in children and in people who have a hard time fighting infections. All types of meningitis are characterized by the presence of meningeal syndrome, which includes symptoms such as headache, vomiting, high fever, stiff neck, and generally feeling unwell; these symptoms occur three to six days after exposure to the bacteria or virus. Meningitis vaccine can be effective in preventing some bacterial infections that cause the disease. ...

Newborn respiratory problems

Breathing problems occur when the body is unable to acquire the oxygen it needs. They occur as a result of a stuffy nose or because of physical exercise. However, in some cases symptoms of serious illness. ...

Nutrition

Set of processes, customs, etc., related to human consumption. Nutrition is the biological process in which organisms assimilate food and fluids necessary for operation, growth and maintenance of their vital functions. Nutrition is the study of the relationship between food and health, especially in the determination of a diet. ...

Obstructive Bronchitis

Obstructive bronchitis, or obstructive airway syndrome, is a disease that affects the bronchi. This disease can develop for various reasons, including the most common is a viral infection. ...

Pediatric Allergy

An allergy is a reaction of the body's immune system to certain substances that are ingested, inhaled or touched. The pediatric allergy is one that affects children and only occurs when in contact with the allergen, elapsed stage of newborn. It has a hereditary component and it is advisable observation and prevention before the appearance of the first symptoms and the presence of atopic dermatitis, asthma, predisposition to insect bites or suffer hives, etc. All these signs may indicate that the child is potentially allergic. A comprehensive study by pediatrician and Allergology service hospital help determine if there is such pathology. ...

Pediatric malnutrition

According to UNICEF, child malnutrition is the result of insufficient food intake and repeated infectious diseases, the first year of a child's life is essential for growth, both for their physical and psychological development, so it becomes so important Food at this stage of life, although it remains at all. Malnourished children have lower than normal for their age and stunted body weight. Moreover, they are too thin or have vitamin deficiencies and / or minerals (imbalance known as "hidden hunger"). Apart from the lack of sufficient food intake, other causes of child malnutrition include: acute respiratory infections, digestive diseases (diarrhea, colitis ...), lack of consumption of vitamin supplements or fortified foods ... ...

Pediatric orthopeadics

The pediatric orthopedics is a specialty of orthopedic and trauma surgery which is responsible for injuries and musculoskeletal disorders of children and adolescents. Also called child childhood trauma or orthopedic surgery. Covering all subspecialties that have adult orthopedics, but professionals who are dedicated to this discipline have specific training in congenital or acquired in children and adolescents orthopedic problems, since the lesions change and the body responds differently according to age patient. It is precisely in the infant stages when the muscles and bones are in continuous growth and development. Therefore, orthopedic principles state that is essential to detect and early diagnosis of any orthopedic condition for proper treatment. ...

Perinatal Anamnesis

The perinatal history is the set of data that is collected from fertilization baby. It incorporated in the baby's medical history in order to be able to diagnose possible pathologies. ...

Perinatal asphyxia

Perinatal asphyxia is the shortness of breath or air that can occur before birth, during pregnancy or during labor.

Poisoning

Poisoning in childhood is a frequent complaint in consultation health centers, but seem to have been stabilizing in recent years thanks in part to improved health education of families and security checks. Poisonings involve accidental contact with toxic substances that can cause serious health problems and even lead to life-threatening situations. In the case of pediatric poisonings occur most often at home by the accidental ingestion by children of medicines, toiletries or pesticides. It is therefore very important to keep out of reach any intoxicant or drug. There may also be poisoning bites and insects or animals, and food poisoning. To diagnosis a complete physical examination of the child is required, and the treatment will vary depending on the poisoning. ...

Precocious puberty

We talked about early puberty when the body changes physically and sexually develop earlier than normal. Normally, usually it occurs between 8 and 14 years in boys and between 9 and 16 girls. Although the age at which a child passes puberty always depend on family history, nutrition and sex. Currently, there is no specific reason that explains why some patients develop early puberty, but in some cases, is due to brain or genetic alterations.   ...

Rashes

The rash is a red rash that usually appears as a consequence of certain infectious diseases (such as measles, scarlet fever, rubella, fifth disease, etc.), and are more common in childhood than at any other time life. They can be caused as a reaction to other causes: when they are caused by a virus known as viral rash; if accompanied by fever it is the so-called sudden rash that affects infants in their first year of life; sometimes they are the symptom of a disease of unknown origin, so the urgent attention of the child is required to assess and diagnose the severity, or if due to a drug reaction. ...

Respiratory diseases

Diseases involving the lung and respiratory tract

School failure

School failure occurs when a child does not get the required academic requirements. The causes may be related to the individual, the educational system or socioeconomic factors. ...

Short stature

Short stature or stature refers to children and adolescents who are below average height that corresponds to their age. Short stature is not necessarily a symptom of a health problem, it may be a delay in growth or slower than normal, or a parent who is of short stature. ...

Urine Infection in Children

Urine infection in children occurs when there is an infection of the urinary tract. Urine infection in children may produce no symptoms, but some symptoms are fever, loss of appetite and vomiting. ...

Vaccines

  Vaccines are a number of drugs used as a preventive measure in the occurrence of diseases and allergies. When germs enter our body, the immune system recognizes them as foreign substances (antigens agents); therefore, the system itself is responsible for putting the production of the required amount of antibodies up to combat these antigens. Based on this process, the vaccines contain weakened or killed antigens that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies. That way, the body is ready to fight germs or viruses for which you have been vaccinated. In the infant stage an immunization schedule for common diseases (and even some already eradicated in some parts of the world) is planned and every age is assigned the corresponding. For adults a series of seasonal vaccines (such as flu, for example) and a number of compulsory vaccinations before traveling to certain countries in other continents that may involve the risk of transmission of diseases of these areas are established. ...

Vomiting

Vomiting involve the expulsion of stomach contents through the esophagus through the mouth. Many vecesm accompanied by nausea (feeling like vomiting) and stomach or abdominal pain. When we talk about not talking about vomiting disease but of manifestations associated with other symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, etc. ...

wheezing

Wheezing sounds are produced during breathing. When they can recur unless the person has respiratory problems. The sound is heard especially when the air is expelled. ...