Know all about Newborn Baby Illness

Some of the newborn illnesses that your child can suffer from are:

• Meningitis
• Dry skin
• Diarrhoea
• Whooping cough
• Tetanus
• Jaundice
• Hypothyroidism

You should be particularly careful about screening these diseases in your newborn. Meningitis is caused by bacteria or viruses and it is important that recognise its symptoms early for prompt treatment. Meningitis is the infection of the spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is present in the brain in three stages. Information on the disease can help you realise the urgency of treatment and make you run for it immediately.

newborn babies are prone to dry skin for a few days after their birth. This is because they come out from the environment of amniotic fluid and the dry air can affect their skin adversely. Some of the symptoms of dry skin include peeling, red patches and flaking.

Diarrhoea is one of the infectious diseases that affect the bowel movements and newborns often suffer from it. It leads to dehydration and thus, can be very harmful if prompt treatment is not given. Diarrhoea is a disease which is rampant in rural areas of India, and its problem is particularly rampant states such as UP.

Babies who are less than one year of age are particularly likely to catch whooping cough. There is a vaccine for this disease called D Tap. Hypothyroidism in newborn is a rare disease in which no or very little amount of the hormone, thyroid is produced in the body of the infant. Thyroid is essential for healthy development of the body. You need to be more aware of the symptoms of this disease as it is very important for its treatment that it is initiated as early as possible.

Neonatal jaundice is another disease which affects the baby's skin. It makes the skin yellowish in complexion. The same fate awaits the baby's eyes if he has got the disease. Fever and difficulty in waking from a sleep are some other symptoms of neonatal jaundice which the parents should be aware of.

You should be aware of some tips for preventing tetanus, as it can really help to manage the symptoms. If you are aware of the symptoms and the initial treatment procedures of some of the diseases, it can really help to safeguard your infant. So, it is important that you search the relevant sources of information for each of the diseases and learn more about the newborn baby illnesses.