General Paediatrics

It can feel worrying when you notice a lump on your child’s neck, under the jaw, behind the ear, in the armpit, or near the groin. Some children may say the area feels sore, while others may not seem bothered at all. Swollen lymph nodes in children can happen when the body is responding to infection or inflammation. Lymph nodes are small glands that form part of the immune system. They may become more noticeable during or after common childhood illnesses such as colds, sore t

Seeing blood from your child’s nose can feel alarming, even when the bleeding stops quickly. Some children may have nosebleeds only once in a while, while others may seem to get them more often, especially during dry weather, after rubbing their nose, or when they have a cold or blocked nose. Nosebleeds in children can happen for many reasons. They may be linked to nose picking, frequent rubbing, dry air, allergies, colds, minor irritation inside the nose, or small injuries d

When your child says their head hurts, it can be difficult not to worry. Some children may describe a dull ache, while others may say their head feels tight, heavy, or painful in one area. Younger children may not have the words to explain the pain clearly. Instead, they may become quieter, more irritable, less playful, or want to rest. Headaches in children can happen for many reasons. They may be linked to fever, viral infections, tiredness, dehydration, missed meals, block