What child doesn’t want to spend all day running around outside after winter is over?? I know lots of your children would prefer to use a tablet or some other gaming system, but if you CAN get them out, here are the basics to keep them healthy: Sun protection. The UV exposure from the sun…
Your child can have a “tummy ache” for lots of reasons. What I tell residents or medical students is to think like a doctor and give me a pathology affecting any system that presents with abdominal pain. Since I am not writing this for medical students and residents, I will try my best to give you…
I get it. When your child has a cold, and is up all night coughing and congested, you can’t sleep. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to fix this. Most colds are caused by viruses, and no antibiotic will work. What works well to help your child the best is saline/suction of their nasal passages and…
While both glucose and fructose are “simple sugars” that provide 4 calories per gram, the body processes them differently. Glucose is metabolized by several organs (including the brain, liver, muscles, and fat tissue) and has a direct effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Fructose is metabolized primarily by the liver, and though it does…
So, this is a BIG topic! Parents are always thinking about what their kids are drinking, and if it’s good for them. Hydration is important, and questions about it vary depending upon the circumstance. What should a child drink when they are doing their everyday activity? Every day activity is easy! We are mostly…
Are they bad? They are a sign your body is fighting an infection… which is a good thing! Think of it as a house alarm. If someone is breaking in and it does NOT go off, I got bigger problems! Remember, there are no absolute answers in medicine. If your child is less than 2…
So, how do you keep your kids at home and out of the emergency room?? What we want to do here is give you pediatric information in ways that are easy to understand. You will find “write ups” of common pediatric questions and problems that I hope will help you avoid unnecessary stress. Also, you…