Migraines in Children and Teens
Migraines are a common condition in both adults and children. More than half of adults who get migraine headaches experienced their first migraine before 12 years of age. Migraine headaches differ from other common causes of headaches and are often more severe. Migraine symptoms may include: Throbbing headache, often on 1 side of the head […]
Nurturing Little Minds: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Children
In today’s fast-paced world, children often face stress and anxiety due to various factors. As parents and caregivers, it’s crucial to equip them with effective tools to manage these emotions. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques offer valuable skills for children to navigate the challenges of growing up. In this blog, we will explore age-appropriate mindfulness exercises […]
Painful Urination – Not always from a Urinary Tract Infection
Painful urination (also called dysuria) is a common occurrence in children, but urinary tract infection (UTI) is often not the cause. Understanding the signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection as well as other common causes of painful urination can be helpful for parents. Some causes of painful urine in children include UTI, inflammation […]
Ensuring Play Without Pain: A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Sports Medicine
Children’s participation in sports is not only a source of joy but also a critical component of their physical and social development. However, the pursuit of athleticism in youth comes with the responsibility of safeguarding their health. In this comprehensive blog, we delve into the realm of pediatric sports medicine, exploring topics such as injury […]
The Truth About Food Allergies in Children
As parents, we cherish the moments of joy, laughter, and growth in our children’s lives. Amidst these beautiful moments, we also run into some scary ones; their first fall off their bike, first high fever, first shot. These are all expected and anticipated issues. However, the increasing prevalence of food allergies has made introducing new […]
Exploring Behavioral Issues in Children and Effective Modification Techniques
Parenting is a journey full of joy, challenges, and growth. One common challenge that many parents face is managing and understanding behavioral issues in their children. From tantrums to defiance, children express themselves in various ways, and navigating these behaviors can be a complex task. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve into the realm […]
Developmental Milestones: Newborns-12 Months Old
Developmental milestones are things or activities that most children can do by a certain age. While all children develop at their own pace most milestones are reached around the same age, or age range. Developmental milestones are a great way for a parent and pediatrician to follow a child’s developmental health. Milestones are often broken […]
PANDAS
In the intricate world of pediatric health, certain conditions present a unique and perplexing challenge for both parents and healthcare providers. One such enigma is PANDAS, an acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. This disorder, though relatively rare, can have a profound impact on the lives of children and their families. […]
Pediatric Seizures
Seizures are a sudden and uncontrollable abnormality is muscle tone or movement, behavior, sensations, or consciousness/state of awareness. Almost 5% of individuals will have at leave 1 seizure during childhood. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, uncontrolled shaking or twitching of the entire body or a body part (such as a single arm or leg), […]
Causes and Treatment of Common Diaper Rashes
Diaper rashes are extremely common in infants and toddlers. Common causes include irritant diaper rash, yeast, bacteria, and allergic dermatitis. Irritant diaper rash is caused by wet, and often acidic, stool and urine combined with friction from the diaper. This causes the skin to become red and sometimes even skin breakdown can occur. […]
