Concerned About Your Children's Health?

During their pregnancy, expectant mothers do everything they can to ensure the proper health of their baby. They don't drink alcohol, they take extra vitamins and they get regular check-ups to make sure the baby is developing healthily. The real struggle to keep your child healthy comes with parenting. Once kids start their preschool activities they confront a bunch of new illness-causing germs and bacterias.

While some illnesses can be avoided early in childhood with simple vaccinations, others can be untreatable or may require medicine. Take a look at our top searched list of children's health topics for some of the most common ailments.

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) came in at the top of our list. The hyperactivity and inattention associated with ADHD can really show through in the classroom, which can indirectly affect learning ability. There are many treatments for ADD/ADHD, including several medications.

Another health issue from the classroom is number three on our list. Head Lice transfers quickly around schools where lice can jump around to children sitting in close quarters. It takes a lot of cleaning to get rid of the pesky critters, but there are several shampoos that kill lice.

One of the newer health topics on the top searched list has emerged since video games have become more popular than exercise. Childhood obesity is easily treated with diet and exercise, but it is important not to overlook weight issues as something that will pass on its own. A bit of pudginess is normal, especially in adolescents, but if obesity is ignored it can lead to a lifetime of health issues.

Know any health issues that didn't show up on our list? Let us know! You can also search for more children's health topics on AOL Search and AOL Health. If your child needs medical attention, find a doctor in your area on AOL Yellow Pages.