At least once a day a child comes in to my office complaining of pain with urination. Parents think that their child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Although a UTI is a common cause of painful peeing, not all urinary pain is infectious in nature. In babies, pediatricians will look for UTI as a possible cause of a fever or irritability. Babies are … [Read more...] about My Pee-Pee Hurts
Preventative Medicine: Why Your Child May Need It
Preventative medicine is the backbone of pediatrics. For starters, we vaccinate children to prevent serious illnesses. Pediatricians are constantly counseling patients and their families on the health benefits of exercise and good nutrition and how these habits will lead to a healthier life. And, sometimes medications to prevent recurrent illness are necessary. First, I want … [Read more...] about Preventative Medicine: Why Your Child May Need It
Protect Your Kids During Flu Season 2011
Last year, with all the hype surrounding the H1N1 (swine flu), patients came in droves to get their flu shots. My practice, as well as many across the country, ran out of vaccine and had difficulty getting more vaccine. This year is a different story. Without much media attention, and an overall mild flu season so far, my practice has not immunized even half the number of … [Read more...] about Protect Your Kids During Flu Season 2011
Holiday Safety Tips
Having a newborn at this time of year is the best gift you could receive. Getting together with family and friends who want to spend time with your new addition can be wonderful, but there are several health concerns to be aware of. If there will be preschool aged children at the gathering, do a lot of hand washing, hand sanitizing, and cleaning of surfaces and … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips
How TV Contributes to Child Obesity
Weight issues in childhood are an enormous problem for our country. The numbers are staggering: 12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight. This number has tripled over the past 30 years. And, as we know, overweight children are at much higher risk of developing some serious adult health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high … [Read more...] about How TV Contributes to Child Obesity