Major thinning of the hair starting 3 months after a stressful event. The medical name for this type of hair loss is telogen effluvium.
Read MoreMajor thinning of the hair starting 3 months after a stressful event. The medical name for this type of hair loss is telogen effluvium.
Read MoreBroken hairs from tight braids or pony tails
Read MoreHand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection. Small red spots and tiny water blisters. Seen on the palms, fingers, soles and toes. The diagnosis cannot be made without these.
Read MoreInjuries to the head. Includes the scalp, skull and brain
Read MoreYour child is having a migraine headache. It is like previous migraines
Read MorePain or discomfort in the muscles of the scalp. This includes the forehead to the back of the head
Read MoreHeadaches often are caused by stress. Headaches occur when your child is worried about something or under pressure. These are often called “stress headaches.”
Read MorePain or discomfort of the head. This includes the forehead to the back of the head
Read MoreYour child’s heart rate (HR) sometimes speeds up. It seems too fast. The medical name for this is tachycardia. Most of the time, your child’s HR seems normal.
Read MorePain or burning caused by irritation of the lower esophagus from stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube from mouth to stomach. Pain is located in the lower chest or upper belly. Also, called acid indigestion
Read MoreA fine pink rash caused by overheating. Mainly on the face, neck, chest, and upper back
Read MoreSymptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.
Read MoreA hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.
Read MoreA viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth
Read MoreA viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children
Read MoreHiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.
Read MoreHitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.
Read MoreHives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy
Read MoreA hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.
Read MoreA painful or itchy rash caused by overgrowth of bacteria in hot tubs. Onset of rash: 8-48 hours after being in hot tub. Easy to diagnose based on a rash starting after being in a hot tub. Rash in others who shared the hot tub helps make the diagnosis.
Read MoreBite from a human child or teen.
Read MoreIbuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table
Read MoreCoin-shaped sores on the skin. Covered by scabs or crusts that are the color of honey
Read MoreIncentives are rewards or prizes that are given for desired behaviors. The reward must be strongly desired by the child. You can ask your child for ideas.
Read MoreExposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose).
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