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July 29th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, Intussusception

Intussusception: Symptoms and Treatment

The symptoms of Intussusception can vary in children. In some cases the child may suddenly start crying and pull his legs towards his stomach due to extreme abdominal pain. This pain tend to come and go in intervals of 10 to 20minutes. In between these colic episodes a child seems to be well. This abdominal pain could [...]

July 28th, 2010
Common Children Illnesses

Intussusception: Definition and Causes

Intussusception is a very common cause of childhood bowel obstruction. Two thirds of cases of Intussusception occurs before a child’s first birthday, usually around 5 month of age. It is unlikely that this type of obstruction will occur after 36 months age, though not impossible. Boys are 4 times more likely to suffer from Intussusception than girls. [...]

July 27th, 2010
Bowel obstructions

Bowel Obstruction:Complete or Partial

Bowel obstruction is not a easy field to get one’s head around. It is a vast and complex medical science with a mile long list of possible causes and terminology. Bare with me as I try and simplify it a bit. Bowel obstructions  can be partial (a small portion of the bowels are open) or [...]

July 27th, 2010
Bowel obstructions

Bowel Obstructions: Mechanical or Non-mechanical

Bowel obstructions in children can either be mechanical or non-mechanical . Mechanical obstructions in short means there is a mechanism blocking the intestines. Examples of such “mechanisms” are the following. Scar tissue Tumors (very rare) Twisted intestines (Volvulus) Intestines that telescope into itself (Intussusception) Inflammatory disease such as Chrohn’s disease Hernias Fecal impaction (stools that [...]

July 26th, 2010
Tonsils

Tonsillectomy Diet

After a tonsillectomy it is more important for a child to drink fluids than to eat. A dehydrated child will not eat and feel dreadful. Using a straw will ensure a child takes small sips at a time. Let your child chew a lot of gum. That keeps the saliva going which forces a child [...]

July 25th, 2010
Tonsils

Tonsillectomy:Post Operative Care

After a tonsillectomy a child should remain quiet for at least 5 days after coming out of hospital. It is wise to refrain from any vigorous exercise for 12 to 14 days afterwards. This does not mean a child is in isolation. Friends are welcome to drop in for a visit. He should be able to [...]

July 24th, 2010
Tonsils

Tonsillectomy:How to prepare your child

Just like with adults, children tend to be less fearful when they know what to expect during a tonsillectomy. Explain to the child why a tonsillectomy has to be done. For example: Their are germs living in his tonsils and the doctor has to take out the tonsils to get rid of the germs. The [...]

July 24th, 2010
Children's Health, Emotional Development, Services

Social Services | Helping Hand/Helpende Hand | Centurion, Gauteng South Africa

The Helping Hand Fund is a charity organization based in Centurion, Gauteng but whose social upliftment service reach far and wide, helping the poor of South Africa to lift themselves from the gutters, and start taking pleasure out of life. The list of social services performed by the Helping Hand Fund are numerous, and are [...]

July 23rd, 2010
Tonsils

Tonsillectomy – when should it be done

Often when a child starts to struggle with recurrent Tonsillitis, parents begin to wonder whether a tonsillectomy might be the answer. It could very well be under the following circumstances. If a child suffers from tonsillitis twice a month or 5 times per year. Keep in mind that a child does not necessarily have tonsillitis [...]

July 23rd, 2010
Emotional Development, Services

Children’s Homes | Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes (Coach) | Johannesburg, Gauteng

The Coach (Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes) is comprised out of an amalgamation of three children’s homes, namely that of: • St Georges Home, • St Joseph’s Home • and St Nicolas home The children are placed in the care of Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes (Coach) with a court order from the Children’s Court; [...]

Common Illnesses