Graves' disease in children

One of the most common types of thyroid disease Thyroid disease - women at risk   in children and adolescents - an autoimmune disease called Graves' disease. This disease is characterized by uncontrolled thyroid stimulating thyroid antibodies, resulting in the observed overabundance of hormones produced by the gland. Symptoms of Graves' disease is similar in adults and children.

One of the first signs of Graves' disease in children - increase the level of energy and related hyperactivity, inattention, restlessness. At this stage of the disease to diagnose hyperthyroidism, the child is difficult, because the symptoms of Graves' disease is easily confused with the usual behavior of an active child. In the later stages of the disease appear more distinct symptoms - enlarged thyroid gland Increase in thyroid - that underlies the disease , Palpitations, nervousness, intolerance to heat, sudden weight loss, tremors, muscle weakness, diarrhea, sleep disorders Dreams: how to understand our dreams .

As in the case of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease for diagnostic blood tests are carried out, determining the presence in blood produced by the thyroid gland hormones, thyroid stimulating hormone and antibodies.

Treatment

Treatment of Graves' disease in children involves the administration of drugs that suppress thyroid function - such as propylthiouracil or carbimazole. The course of treatment may last several months or even years. In rare cases, the action of these drugs is not enough, and your doctor may recommend a combination of medications that suppress the activity of the thyroid gland and hormone replacement drugs. In the most rare cases to treat hyperthyroidism in children may need treatment with radioiodine, or even partial removal of the thyroid tissues by surgery.

Side effects

Major complications of Graves disease in children and adolescents observed before treatment. Once suppressing the thyroid drugs are beginning to have effects on the body, physical and mental abilities of the child returned to normal. In very rare cases, drugs for the treatment of hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism: increased secretion of thyroid hormone   in children can lead to stop production of white blood cells or platelets. Signs of this condition - a sore throat, the appearance of sores in the mouth, skin rashes, constant bruising. In this case, you must immediately stop taking the medication and seek medical advice.

Allergy symptoms in children

Certain signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction can be confused with symptoms of other diseases. It is best to consult with a specialist to discover the first signs of allergies in young children. In addition, physicians can prevent occurrence of an allergic reaction in the future.

• Perhaps the most common reaction to the allergen - rash or redness. As a result of an allergic reaction to a certain area of ​​the skin formed small red bumps on the type and size resembling a trace of an insect bite. If the cause of allergic reactions child was reacting with the allergen, rashes appear on the skin area that is in contact with the agent of an allergic reaction. If the cause of allergies have become certain products, human consumption, a rash may appear anywhere - on his stomach, face, back, arms.
• Since infants itching sensation when allergic rash has not adequately expressed, newborn babies may cry inconsolably. Parents should pay attention to the child's attempts to comb the affected area of ​​the skin.
• Another symptom of allergies in children may be eczema - dry, scaly skin. At the head of eczema is often confused with seborrheic dermatitis in infants. If there is a skin condition in the ears, it looks as though your ears are clean enough, although it is impossible to wash off those flakes.
• Swelling of the eyes, lips and face - is another important sign of an allergic reaction. In the case of swelling it is very important to monitor the baby breathing - if the throat swell, can block the airway, causing anaphylactic shock and possible death of the baby.
• Also among allergy symptoms include persistent snot and watery eyes.
• Some children have problems with the sinuses as a result of an allergic reaction may occur cough, sore throat because of the drying during sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams .
• A child suffering from allergies, it takes much more time to sleep than healthy baby. However, the opposite is true - the sick child can sleep very little and can not calm down. These children need constant attention of parents.
• Allergies to certain foods can cause a kind of domino effect - the child begins to overeat, and the body tries to cope with the toxins by storing them as fat. These children are usually observed a noticeable belly and, conversely, thin arms and legs.

• An allergic reaction to wheat gluten occurs in the form of a rash on the buttocks and thighs and is known as dermatitis herpetiformis.

How to deal with food allergies?

Certain types of food often cause allergies in children. These include:

• Wheat, rice, corn, barley Barley - a clear sign of impaired immunity Oats
• Eggs and poultry
• Sugar
• Fish
• Peanuts
• Dyes and preservatives
• Yeast
• Pig
• Chocolate
• Citrus fruit

There are two main methods by which parents can reduce their exposure to a small child to different types of allergies to food and reduce the severity of these disorders.

• Before you start to feed your baby solid foods, you should wait the onset age of 6 months

Since the digestive system of newborns is not formed completely, young children can not digest solid food as long as all of the functions of the digestive system will not work correctly. Typically the process of formation of the digestive system ends at the age of 4-6 months. In the first six months of a child's life should be fed breast milk or formula milk Dairy mixture - selection of useful power And only then begin to teach a child to solid food.

• The rule of "4 days" for the food that the child tries the first time

Sometimes an allergic reaction to certain foods does not occur immediately, but after three or four days. It is best to feed the baby with something for the first time, to wait four days before he has to offer any new products. If after the baby tried to eat the first time, there are signs of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to exclude products from the child's diet.

If parental history of disease include exposure to allergic reactions, doctors recommend avoiding feeding baby Breastfeeding - a personal choice   cow's milk and wheat, before the age of 12 months or older. If an allergic reaction occurs suddenly, runs hard, and lasts a long time, you should always consult a doctor.

If your child has difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and mouth, nausea and stomach upset, you should immediately call "ambulance." Severe cases of allergy require immediate medical attention. For example, it takes only a couple of minutes to the respiratory tract of the child were blocked, and at this stage you want to help doctors as soon as possible.

Usually, doctors recommend that parents carry epinephrine autoinjector in the event of a sudden occurrence of allergic reactions in children. Such a syringe automatically determines the correct dose of epinephrine to stop the allergic reaction.