Dysplasia of the hip joint ( hip dysplasia , dysplasia coxae congenita, congenital dislocation of the hip) is often a congenital malformation : the fossa of the hip joint is too small or insufficiently deep. Up to 4% of newborns suffer from it. In extreme...

Uncontrolled urination in children aged 4-5 years is professionally referred to as enuresis or urinary incontinence . After the age of 5, 15-20% of children occasionally leak urine, after the age of 7, about 10% of children...

Urinary tract infection is a collective term for inflammation of the urinary tract caused mostly by bacteria , rarely by viruses or yeasts . These inflammations concern the kidneys , ureter , bladder and urethra . In boys, the prostate , vas deferens and epididymis may be affected . If the bladder is affected, we speak of cystitis....

In case of constipation ( constipation ), there is a delayed or painful emptying of the stool . It lasts at least two weeks and is accompanied by substantial negative effects for the child. Stool frequency may or may not...

Acute infectious gastroenteritis is the most common cause of diarrhea in children. Infants or young children up to the age of three often get sick from it. With diarrhea , the stool smells unpleasant and there are more frequent and rarer...

Similar to other respiratory infections, covering the nose and mouth has been shown to be a highly effective prevention of disease transmission. To increase protection against disease, a combination of a respirator and a protective shield is used,...

Dietary supplements are special types of food that are intended to supplement the body with nutritionally significant substances. These substances are found in some common foods, but are often not contained in sufficient quantities in our diet. These...

The most important measure is to avoid contact with the allergen as much as possible – especially to prevent the progression of the disease and its chronic course. If this is not possible or if separation from the animal is...

The label “allergy to animal fur” is actually incorrect, because the allergic reactions of the human organism are not directed against the fur itself, but against the protein particles found in the skin scales and in the secretions of the...

Allergies to dust mites are increasing. This is primarily due to modern building measures for thermal insulation: sealed windows reduce air exchange and increase humidity in the room. This creates the best living conditions for...