What is Type 1 Diabetes and What Causes It? Type 1 diabetes is a common chronic disease, especially in childhood. It is seen in 7 out of every 10,000 children in Turkey. Although the exact cause is unknown, genetic predisposition and some viral infections are thought to be triggering. The increase in type 1 diabetes cases, especially during the COVID-19 period, supports this theory. Lifelong management of type 1 diabetes [...]
What is croup and why does it occur? Croup is usually caused by a viral infection that affects the respiratory tract. It causes swelling and narrowing of the larynx and windpipe, which leads to wheezing and coughing in children. The most common cause is the parainfluenza virus, but genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as cold and dry air can also increase the risk of croup. Especially in children, respiratory [...]
What is a Prolonged Cough? Why does it occur in children? Coughs exceeding 4 weeks in children are considered "prolonged cough" and should be investigated as it can cause serious lung damage. If the cause of the cough is not found and treated, children may develop lung problems in the long term. Although this period is accepted as 6-8 weeks in adults, coughs over 4 weeks are risky due to the sensitivity of children's lungs. Prolonged [...]
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Obesity Causes and Precautions: Main Causes of Obesity: Obesity is caused by two main causes: lifestyle and rare endocrine-genetic disorders. Obesity in children usually occurs because the calories taken in are more than the calories spent. The energy our body needs for daily activities and growth is taken from food. When calories taken in are more than calories expended, this excess energy is stored as fat and weight [...]
Circumcision: The Most Suitable Time and Preparation Period Before 18 Months and After 6 Years of Age: The most appropriate time period for circumcision is the age of children before a conscious period. Before 18 months, surgeons usually prefer this period because children will not yet consciously remember the events. This time period is divided into the newborn period and afterwards. The neonatal period is the period when circumcision [...]
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