Pediatrics

CPR for infants and toddlers is similar to CPR for adults, but there are minor differences due to the size of the chest cavity and breathing rates. Infant CPR is for children ages 0 to 1 year....

Autism impairs a person's ability to relate to others, communicate with normal language, and process feelings (many of which may not fit the issue at hand). Checking for autism in toddlers is...

Finding a good pediatric doctor can seem like an overwhelming process - this is, after all, the person who will be your partner in keeping your child in good health from infancy until late teens....

Febrile seizures can be very scary for parents of young children. Febrile seizures are caused by high fevers in children. While it is frightening to see your child having a seizure it is...

Not everyone has health insurance (don't you read the news?). In addition most people do not have coverage for eyeglasses. So what do you do when your child needs glasses at school? If you have...

As a parent we don’t like when our baby gets sick. When he/she feels bad so do we. Babies do not know to swallow when something is squirted into their mouth; they only know how to suck. This...

Symptoms of childhood leukemia include problems with bleeding, bruising, red spots that don't fade with contact and severe headaches. Discover how leukemia can affect the bones and cause bone pain...

Symptoms of appendicitis in toddlers can be difficult to assess, as toddlers often have trouble communicating their pain. Look for belly pain to move into the right lower quadrant, if a child were...

Asperger's disorder in autism impairs a person's ability to interact with other people and their surrounding environment. Find out how a child with Asperger's disorder can be expected to achieve...

Colitis is a general term that describes inflammation involving the colon, and children most often get this infection as a result of having been on antibiotics. Discover how pediatric colitis may...

Brain tumors are rare in infants, but symptoms of brain tumors may include a head that is growing rapidly and several skin findings. Learn about indications of increased pressure in the skull,...

Childhood lymphoma is noted by symptoms that include swollen lymph nodes, and lymph nodes that are soft instead of rubbery. Find out how sweating, fever and fatigue may be associated with...

About 15 percent to 20 percent of people who are diagnosed with HIV every year are teenagers, and anyone who is sexually active or using IV drugs is at risk for contracting HIV or AIDS. Find out...

Human growth hormone can be artificially injected into children, and the side effects include mild scarring, pain, discomfort and swelling. Find out how human growth hormone can cause a child to...

There are many different types of autism, including Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder. Discover what the symptoms and behavior of various degrees of autism are with help...

Autism affects many parts of the brain, including the fore-brain limbic system and the cerebellum, which processes motor skills. Find out why the changes in the brain that are a result from autism...

The treatment of autism can be very challenging, and finding a successful treatment can be difficult, but one common method is called applied behavior analysis. Learn about structured teaching and...

Autism is a disorder in which there is a problem with the development of the brain, specifically with the parts of the brain that deal with social interactions. Discover why people with autism are...

Children who are home-schooled still need to be evaluated regularly by a physician, and this should involve a screening for developmental problems and autism. Learn about the screening process for...

Pediatricians use a variety of equipment, including ophthalmoscopes for looking in the eye, otoscopes for looking in ears, and stethoscopes for listening to the heart and lungs. Familiarize a...

Constipation can worsen if untreated, so it's best to treat constipation in children as early as possible. Prevent constipation in children by making sure they get enough fruits, vegetables and...

A high fever is anything that's more than 100.4 degrees, but a fever itself will not hurt a child, so it's important to be cautious when treating a child's fever. Learn about the dangers of...

Urinary tract infections for children are a much more serious issue than they are for adults, and they may require a shot of antibiotics. Discover why a urinary tract infection in a child usually...

Before looking into medications for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a parent should first ask if their child really needs medication. Learn about Ritalin and Adderall,...

A child's hearing is significantly more sensitive than an adult's, so it's important to protect their ears from prolonged exposure to loud noises. Keep children from listening to music through...

When trying to conceive a child without the use of fertility pills, there are several things that can be done to improve one's chances, such as learning when ovulation occurs. Find out how almost...

A baby's health may sometimes be affected by using organic food versus regular baby food, but the greater effect may be to the environment. Discover how some baby food may have been exposed to...

When using soy infant formula, the first question to ask would be in regard to the reason for using soy formula versus milk. Learn about better alternative for babies who are allergic to milk with...

Common questions to ask a pediatrician include wanting to know if that doctor will be there when the baby is born, who will be answering phone calls and what to do on the weekends when a child...

Acid reflux disease is a very common disease among infants, and to some degree, it is a normal part of an infant's functioning. Determine when acid reflux is causing a problem, such as weight loss...

Premature atherosclerosis, or a disease in the blood vessels, can lead to strokes and kidney disease, so it's important to address the problem early on in life. Find out how a family history of...

There are many pediatric skin disorders, and one of the most common occurs right after birth and lasts for the first few weeks of life. Learn about neonatal acne and eczema with help from a...

Symptoms in children with type 1 diabetes include excessive thirst, urination, hunger and weight loss. Look for subtle signs of type 1 diabetes in children, such as yeast infections, with help...

The process of teaching a child about AIDS is tricky, but it's important to start simply and to avoid answering more than the child asks. Learn about the importance of being honest with children...

Children can get both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, but the signs and symptoms of the two forms are very similar. Look for excessive thirst, urination, weight loss, hunger and fatigue as...

Seizures are a relatively common problem for children, and most of them happen as a direct result of a fever, but more serious problems can be the cause, such as meningitis. Find out how a blow to...

Even though you've taken your toddler to the Pediatrician, the only prescription is to wait it out. Here are some things you can do to ease suffering on your little one... and yourself!

My four year old is due for his annual check-up. When I mentioned a trip to the doctor the first thing he asked was if he was going to get a shot. Yikes! They sure don't forget anything! Here...

Accentuating the positive in a child can make a friendship. Here's how

Spreading chickenpox isn't as easy as it was in past generations. Many parents opt for the vaccine, so casual chickenpox exposure isn't very likely. For lifelong, natural immunity, it's still...

When you have a child in the hospital, you may not always be able to be in attendance in your child's room when the doctor makes his rounds to visit each patient. This makes it difficult, at...

Your special-needs child requires extra attention of the type that an everyday pediatrician may not be able to provide. But how should you go about finding a pediatrician who not only fits your...

Rickets is a disease that causes bones to become weak and soft. In addition, patients may experience tenderness and discomfort. Unfortunately, the disease frequently results in bone malformations,...

Lice, those small, crawling insects that live on the scalp and cause itching, are a persistent nuisance. Many parents find themselves throwing their hands up in dismay when trying to get rid of a...

Cleft lip and cleft palate are both birth defects. The cleft results from incomplete fusion of the lip and/or palate during the first few months of gestation. Sometimes these birth defects are an...

Even when I was a child there were times that I'd rather not go to school. Sometimes homework wasn't finished, maybe there was a bully I didn't want to deal with and on rare occasions I was really...

When an infant cries and pulls his ears, parents often suspect an ear infection. Babies with infections are also restless and may run a fever. Ear infections in babies are not fun for anyone, but...

If you have noticed that one side of your baby's head appears flat or that your baby's face does not look symmetrical, it may be plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is diagnosed when the head is...

Torticollis is caused by tight muscles on one side of the neck that make turning the head difficult, and sometimes cause the head to tilt towards the affected side. Infants typically have a...

Ear infections occur when there is a fluid buildup behind the child's eardrum and it becomes infected. Unfortunately, infants are unable to verbalize their discomfort, so they let us know in other...