According to Yahoo!, panda parenting is all about “gently guiding your little one, as opposed to shoving them down the parenting path”. In other words, a panda parent is one who gives their kids the freedom to do things their own way.
Unlike Tiger Parents, where the parent knows best, this type of parenting has been given the nickname of Panda Parenting, where parents let the child lead with the parents acting more as guides.
Although it may take time, most children who have PANDAS recover completely with treatment. Symptoms tend to slowly get better over several months once the strep infection clears, but there may be ups and downs. PANDAS is likely to come back if your child gets strep again.
The symptoms are usually dramatic, happen “overnight and out of the blue,” and can include motor or vocal tics or both and obsessions, compulsions, or both. In addition to these symptoms, children may become moody or irritable, experience anxiety attacks, or show concerns about separating from parents or loved ones.
Symptoms and signs of PANDAS have been reported to vary widely from child to child and can involve a combination of psychological and neurological conditions. The symptoms are thought to start suddenly and occur in episodes. They seem to last for a few days or weeks, then go away and return.
PANDAS and PANS cause a sudden onset of severe OCD symptoms. They also cause other sudden changes in a child's behavior. These can be so extreme that a parent may say their child seemed to "change overnight." PANS and PANDAS can be treated with medicines and therapy.
PANDAS is thought to be triggered by a Streptococcal infection. Blood tests conducted on children with PANS may show signs of inflammation.” “PANS isn't contagious, so kids can't catch it from a classmate.
We believe children who develop PANS or PANDAS have a genetic predisposition for these syndromes, which are triggered by an environmental stressor, often an infection. With PANS, that trigger is unknown. PANDAS is thought to be triggered by a Streptococcal infection.
Some patients have reported full recovery due to antibiotic treatment. All PANS/PANDAS patients should be closely examined for intercurrent infections. If positive for an infection, then treat according to standard guidelines.
PANS is a broader syndrome that includes PANDAS. While PANDAS is a disorder categorized by strep infections, PANS may be caused by various infectious agents other than just strep (or the etiology may be unknown) and may even result from non-infectious triggers.
Blood work can serve as a helpful diagnostic tool for PANDAS/PANS. Biological markers provide additional evidence to physicians looking to confirm a PANDAS diagnosis. Doctors may conduct blood work and other in-office tests to assess your child's condition.
Untreated PANDAS/PANS can cause permanent debilitation, and in some cases, can become encephalitic. Repeat strep infections can cause serious problems, so it is vital to eradicate strep. Subsequent episodes can be caused by environmental and infectious triggers different from the original infection.
A flare up does not last forever, and symptoms do eventually subside for most patients. In fact, some studies suggest that about 95% of kids will outgrow PANS or PANDAS by adolescence or young adulthood when their immune systems fully mature.
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Panda mothers take very good care of their babies. As soon as a baby is born, its mother takes it in her arms like a human mother cuddling her child. The panda mother feeds the baby milk and never lets it out of her sight. Baby pandas need this kind of protection because they are completely helpless when they are born.
Half of all panda births result in twins, however, it is very rare for both cubs to survive as giant pandas almost always abandon a cub if they give birth to more than one. The reason is that they don't have sufficient milk or energy to care for two so focus their attentions on the strongest club.
This pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome is commonly called PANS. PANDAS is a subtype of PANS with a specific known cause, exposure to a strep infection. While PANS/PANDAS occurs mostly in children who do not also have Autism Spectrum Disorder, in rare cases, a child may have both conditions.
This childhood disorder results from a Group A Streptococcal bacterial infection commonly referred to as “strep” or “strep throat”. Following infection with strep, children with PANDAS syndrome develop severe physical, neurological, and psychological symptoms that interfere with their daily lives.
The cause of PANS is unknown in most cases but is thought to be triggered by infections, metabolic disturbances, and other inflammatory reactions.
PANS/PANDAS is a condition where the immune system attacks the brain, causing inflammation and myriad symptoms mistaken for psychological conditions such as ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder. Unless treatment addresses the root cause of the inflammation, it can become a life-long condition.
What does that have to do with Pans/ Pandas? Some of the infections and toxins that we know are associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders are molds. Lyme Disease is also well known for creating Neuropsychiatric complications. There is good evidence that infections not treated properly can lead to PANS/ PANDAS.
Pandas are known to be aggressive when threatened and have strong teeth and jaws like most bears. It's uncommon for giant pandas to be aggressive unless they're threatened. Despite their cute appearance, panda bears have strong jaws and teeth, just like most other bears.
While pandas are regarded as cuddly, quiet animals, they certainly have a dangerous side when they feel threatened. They're solitary creatures and like to avoid confrontation, the World Wildlife Fund reports, but have sharp claws and teeth and may attack to protect themselves or their cubs if provoked.
So-called “beta-lactams” are the most effective antibiotics for GAS (Group A Streptococcal) infections. These include penicillin, amoxicillin (including Augmentin) and cephalosporins. Erythromycin, azithromycin and clindamycin are also reported to be effective in the treatment of GAS infections.