Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is very common in children and can range from mild dry skin to more severe, persistent rashes. What does eczema look like? • Dry, itchy skin • Red or inflamed patches • Commonly affects face, elbows, knees What makes it worse? • Allergies (food or environmental) • Dry skin • Irritants such […]
Constipation is extremely common in children and can cause significant discomfort, abdominal pain, and distress. Signs of constipation • Infrequent bowel movements • Hard stools • Painful passing of stool • Withholding behaviour Why does it happen? • Low fibre intake • Inadequate fluids • Behavioural factors • After painful stool episodes What works? • […]
Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons children are brought to see a doctor. In most cases, the cause is not serious — but for parents, it can understandably be worrying. Common causes In many children, abdominal pain is due to: • Constipation• Viral infections • Functional (non-specific) abdominal pain • Dietary factors […]