Kids health

Colic is the term used to describe bowel pain caused by wind - it occurs most frequently in babies and is a common cause of sleepless nights for baby and parents alike.

Croup is a relatively common ailment of childhood, which is very contagious. It affects children between three months and six years old and normally lasts 5-6 days. The characteristic barking cough is due to the noise made by the air passing through the constricted airways and over the inflamed vocal cords.