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Pediatric disease
Pediatric diseases are illnesses, disorders, or health conditions that affect infants, children, and adolescents, typically up to the age of 18. These diseases can be congenital (present at birth), genetic, infectious, or acquired during childhood. Pediatric diseases often differ from adult diseases in their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches.
Common Types of Pediatric Diseases
Infectious Diseases:
Chickenpox
Measles
Mumps
Whooping cough (Pertussis)
Tuberculosis
Ear infections
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Respiratory Diseases:
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Croup
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Diarrhea
Constipation
Gastroenteritis
Lactose intolerance
Congenital & Genetic Disorders:
Congenital heart defects
Down syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Spina bifida
Neurological Disorders:
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Developmental delays
Autism spectrum disorders
Nutritional Disorders:
Malnutrition
Obesity
Vitamin deficiencies (like rickets from Vitamin D deficiency)
Blood Disorders:
Anemia
Thalassemia
Hemophilia
Leukemia (a type of cancer common in children)
Endocrine Disorders:
Type 1 diabetes
Growth hormone deficiency
Congenital hypothyroidism
Skin Diseases:
Eczema
Diaper rash
Impetigo
Psychological & Behavioral Disorders:
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Anxiety disorders
Depression