Top 7 Problems in Infants

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Some diseases tend to be more common in infants, especially in the first few months after birth. Being aware of the common problems in infants can help parents seek appropriate treatment. Here are the top 7 problems that are known to affect infants.

7.Breathing difficulties

Breathing difficulties may occur in infants due to reasons such as bacterial infections, aspiration of milk, congenital anomalies of the lungs, and heart or allergies. [1]

6.Ear pain

Pain in the ears due to infections is very common in infants. Water entering the ear canal while giving a bath is a common source of infections. It is usually accompanied by excessive crying while pointing finger at the ears, fever, and abnormal discharge from the affected ear. [2]

5.Urinary tract infections

Infants are more prone to develop urinary tract infections due to which they may develop pain and burning while passing urine and an increased frequency of urination. [3]

4.Congenital heart defects

Congenital defects such as poorly developed interventricular septum and patent ductus arteriosus may occur in infants. These problems need to be treated surgically and may require additional intensive treatments. [4]

3.Other congenital anomalies

Infants may have chromosomal abnormalities such as down’s syndrome or turner’s syndrome. Some infants have structural anomalies like cleft palate or cleft lip that can affect their ability to drink milk or eat food. These problems need surgical intervention to restore the normal structure. [5]

2.Respiratory infections

Respiratory infections are more common in infants up to the age of 6 to 8 months. The weak immunity and the tendency of bottle-fed babies for the aspiration of milk into the lungs can make them prone to develop repeated respiratory infections. [6]

1.Indigestion

It is common for infants to experience bloating, constipation, and gas frequently for the first 9 to 12 months after birth. It usually occurs due to the swallowing of the air during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. [7]