Eye infections in kids are extremely common, and a child can suffer from repeated bouts during their childhood. Pinkeye—or conjunctivitis—is by far the most common condition and can be easily spread at day centers, kindergartens, and junior schools. Your doctor will want to determine the cause of the eye infection before starting any treatment. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with a course of antibiotic eye drops, which can be challenging administering to kids! Your doctor or pharmacist will give you advice on how to use them. If the eye infection is viral, then it will usually clear up by itself, but warm compresses and eye drops can reduce the symptoms. Anti-allergy medicine will help to alleviate the symptoms if it is down to allergies.
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Has your child ever been truly terrified of an object or activity? So much so that they refuse to put themselves in a situation or do an activity, no matter how nicely you ask them? In some cases, this may be down to a standard temper tantrum, but if this behavior continues for an extended period, then they may have a phobia. Initially, you should book an appointment with your doctor to see if any underlying conditions cause the symptoms. If they believe that your child has a phobia, then they will refer the child to a specialist, such as a psychologist or a therapist. These specialists will often utilize talk therapy to get to explore the reasons for the phobia and help give the child relaxation techniques to cope with the symptoms. Eventually, they will try and get the child to face their fears in a controlled way.
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