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Children’s diseases (Pediatrics) The term childhood disease refers to disease that is contracted or becomes symptomatic before the age of 18 years old. Many of these diseases can also be contracted by adults Teething trouble/ Dentition period The typical time frame for teething to begin is usually between six and nine months although it may start as early as three months or as late as twelve months in some cases. Nose bleeding (Epitasis) Nosebleeds are common due to the location of the nose on the face, and the large amount of blood vessels in the nose. Nocturnal enuresis (Bed wetting) Night time loss of bladder control, or bed-wetting, usually in children. Slow growth A growth delay occurs when a child isn’t growing at the normal rate for their age Weak immunity The primary symptom of a weak immune system is susceptibility to infection. A person with a weak immune system is likely to get infections more frequently than most other people, and these illnesses might be more severe or harder to treat. Hormonal Imbalance’s Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream. Vitamin deficiency Vitamin deficiency is the condition of a long-term lack of a vitamin. When caused by not enough vitamin intake it is classified as a primary deficiency, whereas when due to an underlying disorder such as malabsorption it is called a secondary deficiency. Loss of appetite A decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat. It may also be known as a poor appetite or loss of appetite. The medical term for this is anorexia. A wide variety of conditions can cause your appetite to decrease. Peevishness child Easily annoyed by unimportant things; bad-tempered synonym irritable Sebastian was a sickly, peevish child. cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster. showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown. perverse or obstinate Anorexia – Anorexia nervosa Often simply called anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight. Angry child Kids with extreme behavior problems.