Definition – What is a cavernous hemangioma? A hemangioma consists of incorrectly formed blood vessels. They are usually also called haemangiomas. They are benign growths that displace the surrounding tissue, but are normally harmless. They can be found on various tissues, such as the eye socket, skin or liver. The cavernous hemangioma is a special … Cavernous hemangioma – How dangerous is it?
I recognize a cavernous hemangioma by these symptoms It is relatively rare that a cavernous hemangioma does not regress by the age of five. However, it can happen that a very slowly growing hemangioma does not cause symptoms until a higher age. In hemangiomas of the skin you may notice a soft bluish-purple discolored bump … I recognize a cavernous hemangioma by these symptoms | Cavernous hemangioma – How dangerous is it?
Course of disease in cavernous hemangioma The disease usually occurs during birth or a few days after birth. Either the cavernous hemangioma disappears after months or years, it remains the same size and does not cause any problems, or it grows and needs treatment. No new hemangiomas develop in the course of life, but they … Course of disease in cavernous hemangioma | Cavernous hemangioma – How dangerous is it?
Overview Hiccup (singultus), in medicine refers to an automatic (“reflex”) contraction of the diaphragm, i.e. the most important respiratory muscle, resulting in a strong, short inhalation. This process is repeated periodically at short intervals. The inhalation noise, which occurs against tense and thus closed vocal cords, causes the “hiccup”, i.e. the characteristic hiccup sound. What … Baby hiccups
Associated symptoms Usually, hiccups occur in babies without any other symptoms. A cramp-like contraction of the baby’s abdominal and chest muscles in the rhythm of the hiccups is quite normal. If the hiccups are accompanied by a strong sputum of mucus or fluid (anything beyond the baby’s normal vomiting) should be noted. If the mucus … Associated symptoms | Baby hiccups
Duration of hiccups It is impossible to predict the exact duration of a hiccup in a baby. Most often, hiccups in babies last from a few minutes to half an hour. Even a longer lasting hiccup should not cause concern. If the hiccups last all day, or if they seem to bother the baby, attempts … Duration of hiccups | Baby hiccups
Definition Spastic cerebral palsy is a paresis, i.e. muscle relaxation caused by damage to the brain (hence the “cerebral”). Spastic cerebral palsy is also often referred to as “infantile cerebral palsy“. In most cases, the brain damage is already detected in the newborn baby. It manifests itself through various disorders of the skeletal muscles of … Spastic cerebral palsy
Therapy It is important that therapy for spastic cerebral palsy is started as early as possible. Unfortunately, there is no form of treatment that can cure this disease, since the brain is already damaged when spastic cerebral palsy is diagnosed. Physiotherapy plays a central role in the therapy because of the movement restrictions of the … Therapy | Spastic cerebral palsy
What is bilateral spastic cerebral palsy? Bilateral spastic cerebral palsy is a specific form of spastic cerebral palsy. It also causes movement disorders and spastic paralysis, but on both sides. In most cases, bilateral spastic cerebral palsy affects both legs. There is excessive tension in the leg muscles, causing difficulties in moving the legs. This … What is bilateral spastic cerebral palsy? | Spastic cerebral palsy
Introduction The nutrition of the baby is ensured by special baby food or infant food. It is subject to strict regulations and contains all the necessary ingredients that the baby needs to grow up. Baby food must therefore contain neither bacteria nor harmful substances. In addition, certain maximum amounts of fat and carbohydrates may not … The right nutrition for your baby
When should breakfast be served? At eight or nine months of age, most children begin to reach for what is on the breakfast table. You can then give them a slice of bread or a piece of banana to chew around. However, food that is easy to swallow should be avoided in order to prevent … When should breakfast be served? | The right nutrition for your baby
General information The vaccination topic is in Germany until today a hotly discussed topic. Opponents of vaccination particularly criticize that babies should be vaccinated at an early age. The STIKO is the vaccination commission in Germany and issues recommendations, but there is no compulsory vaccination in Germany yet. Vaccinations from the 2nd month of life … Baby vaccinations
