Newborns have weak immunity this is
why they are more exposed to diseases
And viruses ; in this article We try to present The ten most common diseases To
which new children are exposed
1- Influenza disease
Newborn infants are exposed to frequent colds, and
this is due to their change in the environment in which they live from the womb
to normal life. Despite the slight changes in the atmosphere, they cause
problems in the health of the child.
Colds that accompany
coughing occur as a result of viral infection as a result of changing seasons.
To avoid this situation or reduce it, it is necessary to organize feeding times
and take care of the infant's comfort.
2- Diarrheal disease
This disease may be caused by viruses or food
allergies such as Drinking milk that is not suitable for a child or a bacterial
infection. The symptoms of diarrhea in newborn children are generally vomiting,
fever, and internal dryness. To avoid these symptoms, give the child boiling
water or sterile water among the infant to prevent exacerbation of dehydration
and give the child a solution to treat dehydration Andtake care of his lunch.
3-yellow fever virus
Yellow fever is divided into two types
Physiological Yellow fever:
it occurs most often in
newborns and occurs as a result of carrying a large amount of bilirubin in
blood, which is caused by the breakdown of red blood cells
As long as
the liver has not yet done its job and the bilirubin is eliminated through
feces, the yellow fever appears.
Pathological Yellow fever :
It is a rare and dangerous
disease because it occurs despite the liver doing its job as the proportion of
bilirubin rises dangerously and this may lead to major complications such as
brain damage or problems in the child’s development, so it is necessary to see
a doctor and follow up the child’s condition case by case?
4- Constipation disease
Similar to diarrhea, new children suffer from symptoms
of constipation. The child may feel abdominal pain and severe stomach
discomfort. This is due to a change in the nutritional system and the transition
from milk to solid foods. Constipation usually goes away with time. However, it
is recommended that you help the child to drink water regularly and eat
vegetables rich in fiber to relieve constipation.
5- body's temperature raising
One of the common
diseases that new children suffer from which also frightens mothers is the
sudden high temperature of the infant, as it is considered a warning bell that
foretells many questions about the diseases that led to this imbalance.This
rise may be due to the common cold or infection or as a result of taking a
vaccination. In this case, the child must be rushed to the hospital if the
temperature rises above 38 . the mother
can help the child with cold packs of vinegar or put onions under the child’s
feet while following up his condition so that the heat does not damage the
brain of the Child
6-Colic
All children suffer from symptoms of colic and stomach
pain sometimes accompanied by vomiting, and this is due to the wrong feeding
and the entry of air into the stomach due to crying and not burping upon
completion of lactation Also, excessive feeding leads to nausea and vomiting,
so there should be regular appointments for breastfeeding the baby also The mother must breastfeed her baby properly.
7-Coughing
It is a common disease that bothers the child and the
mother alike. The child remains coughing all the time and cannot sleep and his
sleep and breastfeeding becomes irregular. This cough may occur as a result of
exposure to colds or sensitivity in the chest as a result of changing seasons.
It is
advisable to see a doctor if the cough lasts longer than the reasonable time
8- Diaper rash
The infant may develop skin problems in the form of
irritation, which appear especially in the diaper area, and arise because of
the sensitive skin of the child In parallel with not to change the nappy and
leave the skin wet for a long time, so you must constantly change the nappy and
make sure the baby's skin is dry and put a thin layer of creams or ointments
for children's skin to protect the skin from moisture.
9- Oral inflammation
It is a common infection in most children due to the
formation of yeasts from lactation, as well as due to weakened immunity and
appears as white spots on the lips and tongue
The mother should pay attention to hygiene when
breastfeeding the child and sterilize the feeding tools when artificial
feeding, and it can be treated with an anti-fungal solution, and these spots
may go away on their own with the passage of time.
10- Disease of the ear infections
Before the infant reaches one year of age, he is
susceptible to another disease, which is an inflammation of the ear, where half
of the children get 3 times this disease during the first nine months, and this
occurs as a result of a bacterial or viral infection,
The affected
child may cry, and try to tighten his ear when he feels pain, and it is
accompanied by some symptoms, such as: runny nose, sore throat, and high fever.