Diaper rash is a common condition that can make a baby's skin sore, red, scaly, and tender. Most cases will clear up with simple changes in diapering. Causes Usually, diaper rash is the result of an irritation, infection, or allergy. Irritation. A baby's skin can get irritated when a diaper is left on for too [...]
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a viral infection that usually begins in the throat. The Coxsackie virus (a member of the Enterovirus family) causes this disease. The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters) affects the hands, feet, and diaper area. This is usually a mild illness with [...]
Give lots of clear liquids (for example: water, juice, Gatorade, Koolaid, soda, Jello, popsicles). Young babies may take water, sugar-water or sometimes Pedialyte (the oral rehydration fluid) which the doctor may prescribe for your child. Using a cool-mist humidifier while the child is sleeping can help a very dry cough by thinning out the mucous [...]
Chickenpox is a disease caused by exposure to a highly contagious virus. If your child has Chickenpox, then your child was exposed to the virus 14 to 16 days prior to the first appearance of the rash. Symptoms of chickenpox include: multiple small, red bumps that become thin-walled water blisters; then cloudy blisters or open [...]
OK, I admit, I AM A DINOSAUR. Why?, you ask. In my own way, I am trying to keep the practice of medicine pure and patient-focused. As many of my patients know and have experienced, I love to teach the medical students at Eastern Virginia Medical School. I also teach the students at the [...]
Bruxism is when a child clenches (tightly clamps their top and bottom teeth together) or grinds their teeth. The stress on the teeth and jaws cause pressure on the muscles, tissues, and other structures around the jaw. This may lead to jaw joint disorders, jaw pain and soreness, headaches, earaches, damaged teeth, and other problems. [...]
What is autism? Autism is a developmental disability. Currently 1 in every 68 children have some sort of Autism Spectrum Disorder. These may be mild, moderate or severe. Children with autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD, have social, communication and language problems. They also have restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, [...]
The best way to prevent symptoms from house dust allergy is to remove as much dust from your home. The main source of house dust is stuffed furniture, mattresses, box springs, pillows, rugs, and stuffed toys. Feathers, "down" and animal hair can also produce symptoms. It is important to pay special attention to the bedroom [...]
Daily Chores 1. Homework is to be done when first asked and with no argument. Homework books are to be in front of YOU, not your parents. No eating when doing homework. No arguments with homework. 2. You must brush your teeth in the morning and before bedtime without argument. You must brush your teeth [...]
Is Children's Mental Health Important? Mental health — an essential part of children's overall health — has a complex interactive relationship with their physical health and their ability to succeed in school, at work and in society. Both physical and mental health affect how we think, feel and act on the inside and outside. For [...]