The unconscious child

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Coma A child who is deeply unconscious is said to be in coma. Encephalopathy refers to the precomatose state with an altered conscious level. An unconscious child requires urgent and…

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Weight faltering and failure to thrive

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Concern about growth is usually raised when: Weight is below the 2nd centile Height is below the 2nd centile Or when height or weight cross down two centiles. Growth and…

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Allergy

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Atopic Disease Allergy is one of the most common childhood diseases, affecting more than 1 in 4 children at some point. The incidence seems to be increasing in many countries…

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Rashes—types of skin lesions

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It is not uncommon for children to present with an unusual rash or for parents to be concerned about skin lesions or birthmarks on a child’s skin. In some cases…

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Leukaemia and childhood cancer

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Malignant disease affects about 1 in 600 people during childhood (1 per 10 000 children per year). The commonest malignancies are acute leukaemia and central nervous system (CNS) tumours. Overall,…

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Acute abdominal pain

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Acute abdominal pain is very common. It is important to quickly assess whether surgical intervention is required, as some important surgical conditions present as an acute abdomen. Acute Appendicitis This…

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Jaundice

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Jaundice is the yellow pigmentation of the skin that occurs with hyperbilirubinaemia. The bilirubin is formed from the breakdown of haem in red blood cells and is transported to the…

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Anaemia and pallor

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Iron Deficiency Anaemia In early childhood the combination of a high demand for iron to keep up with rapid growth and a poor intake of iron-rich foods makes iron deficiency…

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