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Book Detail
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Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook:
Basic Consumer Health Information About Medical Problems Often Encountered in Pre-Adolescent Children
Kimball, Chad T., Ed.
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Category: ConsHlth: Pediatrics Publisher: Omnigraphic, Inc. Audience: General/ Laypersons Dimensions: 9.3 x 1.6 x 6.4 in
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Synopsis:
Among the most common reasons for children visiting pediatricians are everyday injuries and earaches, followed by the more serious conditions of asthma and attention deficit disorder. While many families routinely encounter such short-term or non-life threatening ailments, others deal with long-term and even potentially fatal illnesses. Whatever the child's condition, it is critical that parents and caregivers recognize symptoms which deserve professional care and understand both the doctor's diagnosis and the treatment options available. This Sourcebook will help parents and caregivers gain a basic understanding of many of the medical problems often encountered in pre-adolescent children, including infectious diseases, rashes and parasites, food and drug allergies, urinary tract infections, and sexual development disorders. The book also provides information about long-term illnesses in children such as autism, epilepsy, HIV, and sickle cell disease. Tips for parents are given regarding assistive technology, medical diagnostic tests, surgery, medications, and caring for a chronically ill child. A glossary and resource listing are also included for additional help and information. The book's more than 100 chapters are arranged in 9 parts: Introduction to Child Health Digestive and Reproductive Diseases and Disorders Ailments of the Mouth, Ear, Eye, and Head Common Respiratory Tract Ailments Skin and Scalp Ailments Other Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic Diseases of Concern Allergies Long-Term Illnesses and Disorders of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Development Additional Help and Information Completing the book is a comprehensive index. Material in this book has been collected from a wide range of government agencies, professional associations, and periodicals.
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