Few of my friends are always worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again. The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child. Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems . Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...
Today we see lots of kids with dental problems.The eating habits have changed. Caries is a very common problem for children. Though caries can happen in any age group, children are more susceptible. The growing teeth of children contain less minerals , so they are not very strong and can easily fall prey to the bacterias. Role of teeth: Eating Teeth are very important for chewing our food to make it smaller and easier to swallow. It helps the food to be easily digested before it reaches down to the stomach. Makes you look better Apart from eating, our teeth help us look good. It’s one of the main features that can make us attractive. Self-Confidence Having a set of healthy teeth can also help you boost your self-confidence. People who often smile are often tagged as sociable and easy to get along with. Speech Another reason why teeth are important is speech. Your teeth can help you make a variety of s...