Ear infections, also called otitis media, are a common problem in children. About 50% of infants have at least one ear infection by their first birthday. Ear infections can cause pain in the ear, fever, and temporary hearing loss and general signs such as loss of appetite and irritability. Some [...]
Mononucleosis also known as “Mono” or “Kissing disease” is a viral infection causing fevers, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. It is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mononucleosis is often transmitted by saliva. While it is known as “the kissing disease,” occurring often in 15- to [...]
Now that we are seeing cooler weather in Hampton Roads, and kids have been in school for more than two months, it’s what we pediatricians call “asthma season.” The most common trigger for an asthma attack in a child is an upper respiratory infection, but colder air temperatures also play a role. Kids with [...]
Picky Eating If you have children you may be experiencing “picky eating.” We define picky eating as an infant or child who refuses certain foods, to the point that there is little variety in his or her diet, or that he is eating food that is not nutritionally adequate. When your child refuses foods, [...]
How much ADDED sugar is your child getting? How much do you know about the sugar in the food and drinks your children consume? Most children in the US consume more sugar than is healthy. On average, 19 teaspoons of sugar are consumed per day, while 5 teaspoons are recommended as a limit. Research has [...]
Child Care for Vomiting and Diarrhea On the first day of vomiting, do not give milk or any solid food; instead, give only clear liquids such as flattened soda, Kool-Aid, Gatorade, tea, Jell-O water, Jell-O, or Pedialyte (if the child is 10 months or less). Avoid juices. Try to give only small amounts of fluid [...]
Understanding Bed Wetting and How to Stop a Child from Wetting the Bed Bedwetting (ENURESIS) may be normal up to six years of age. After six years, bedwetting may be a problem that children must stop. The exact cause of bedwetting is not completely understood as many factors may contribute to bedwetting. Some factors include [...]
DYSFUNCTIONAL VOIDING (A COMMON CHILDHOOD PROBLEM) Bladder Issues Your child has a condition known as Dysfunctional Voiding. This means that the various parts of the urinary tract may not be working together in a coordinated way. The bladder (which stores urine), the external sphincter muscle (which holds urine in the bladder to prevent leaking), and [...]
Children and Hives (URTICARIA) Urticaria is another term for "hives." The condition affects approximately 20% of the population at one time or another. An episode of hives can start as itching, followed by swollen, red welts. The itching may be mild or severe. Scratching and emotional stress may worsen the itching. An episode of hives [...]
Small Pearl-shaped Spots, Which are Pink in Color on My Skin - Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It appears as small, pearl-shaped spots, which are pink in color. It may occur at any age but is typically found in children. It is not a serious disease and usually clears [...]