A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. An Angina (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires treatment with antibiotics…
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An acute otitis media is most often a bacterial or viral infection that affects the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Ear infections frequently are painful because of inflammation and buildup of fluids in…
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Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach and the small intestine. Common causes for Gastroenteritis are: Viruses. Food or water contaminated by bacteria or parasites. Reaction to a new food. Young children may develop signs and symptoms for this reason. Infants who are breast-fed may even react to a change in…
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Otitis externa, also called swimmer’s ear, is an inflammation of the ear canal. It often presents with ear pain, swelling of the ear canal, and occasionally decreased hearing. Typically there is pain with movement of the outer ear. A high fever is typically not present except in severe cases. It’s often brought on…
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Recommendations for acute diarrhea – Guide for rehydration and oral nourishing: During 6-12 hours you shouldn’t have any food. Have a liquid diet just having oral rehydration at least two or three liters per day. If you are vomiting you should drink little sips or you can even have it with a spoon. After…
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