Healthy Global Kids

Category: Illness/Injury

  • Head Injury

    Head Injury

    From falling off the bed, to crashing the bicycle, to colliding on the sports field, head injuries are common in childhood. Head injuries range from minor to quite serious.  As a parent in a limited resource setting, it’s important to know how to prevent head injuries, what to look for, and when to go to the…

  • Teething

    Teething

    Teething can be distressing for both Mom and baby. Dr. Jakhura shares practical tips to help baby feel better and treatments that should be avoided.

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

    Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

    Signs and Symptoms Babies with a urinary tract infection tend to be fussy and often have vomiting and/or a fever.  Older children may complain of pain when they urinate, have smelly urine, blood in the urine, lower belly pain, and/or may be needing to urinate more frequently.  A previously potty-trained child may start wetting themselves or the…

  • Seasonal Allergies

    Seasonal Allergies

    Does your child have a cough, runny nose, or itchy watery eyes that are worse certain times of the year?

  • Crying Baby

    Crying Baby

    Each baby arrives into your family with their own little personality, wants, and needs. Until a baby can talk, they express their needs through crying. Here are some things you can do to help your crying baby.   First, realize that crying is normal, especially in the first few months of life.  As your baby grows and…

  • Worms

    Worms

    Families raising children in Africa should deworm every 6 months.

  • Does my Child Need an Antibiotic?

    Does my Child Need an Antibiotic?

    Over prescribing antibiotics has lead to antibiotic resistance. Together we can help prevent antibiotic resistant infections.

  • Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior

    Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior

    I’m washing dishes with my daughter, Emily, when I notice superficial cuts all down her arm.  “Emily, what is this?!” I ask in an alarming tone.  Maybe, I’m over-reacting, but I’m afraid this is a suicide attempt!  Immediately, Emily pulls down her sleeve to hide her cuts.  “It’s nothing, Mom. I just got scratched by a cat.”…

  • Rabies

    Rabies

    I was prompted to write this post when a patient in Lilongwe called for advice after the hedgehog her children were playing with died. At the lab they confirmed that the cute little critter had died from rabies.

  • What Cream Can I Buy to Treat _________?

    Not all creams are the same. Use this resource to identify the best cream for your condition when living in a limited resource setting.