Skin infection with 1 or more ring-shaped spots. Has a rough edge and clearing of the center
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Read MoreA fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis
Read MoreRoseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever.
Read MoreSTI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. It’s an older term and means the same thing. Some STIs cause serious complications. Do everything you can to prevent them.
Read MoreA dimple is a small pit or depression in the skin. Location: in the midline (center) of the lowest part of the back. It is near the tip of the tailbone. You can feel the tailbone under it. Hidden within the gluteal cleft ("butt crack"). Must separate the buttocks to see it. The dimple opening is very
Read MoreA very itchy rash caused by the scabies mite. A mite is a tiny, invisible bug that burrows under the skin
Read MoreScarlet Fever is a speckled, red rash all over due to the Strep bacteria
Read MoreHealthy children who miss lots of school. They stay home because of vague physical symptoms. Also called school phobia.
Read MoreSting from a scorpion. Also suspect for new onset of local pain after a scorpion is seen in the area. The main symptoms are pain, tingling and numbness at the sting site.
Read MoreShingles is a rash that looks like a stripe or band. It’s only on one side of the body
Read MoreSibling rivalry refers to the normal jealousy of young children toward a new brother or sister. The most common symptom is increased demands for attention. For example, the older child wants to be held and carried, especially when the mother is busy with the newborn.
Read MoreMost siblings argue and quarrel. They verbally fight over possessions, space on the sofa, time in the bathroom, or the last donut. On most days, siblings are friends and companions, rather than rivals. Some friction occurs in most close relationships.
Read MoreA bacterial infection of one or more of the sinuses
Read MoreA viral infection of the sinuses. A normal part of the common cold
Read MoreFullness, pressure or pain on the face over a sinus. Sinus pain occurs above the eyebrow, behind the eye, and under the cheekbone.
Read MoreConfusional arousal is a partial wake-up in which children sit up in bed and talk, but usually don’t make much sense. They act confused and can’t be fully awakened. Peak age is 1 to 6 years.
Read MoreChildren who wake up early before their parents do, usually between 5 and 6 AM. They come out of their bedroom and want everyone to get up. Early morning risers are not waking early on purpose. They are no longer tired. They’ve been put to bed too early the night before.
Read MoreNightmares are scary dreams that wake a child from sleep. Occasional bad dreams are normal at all ages.
Read MoreA baby over 6 months old who can’t sleep through the night (at least 7 straight hours). Wakes up and cries one or more times a night to be fed.
Read MoreA baby over 6 months old who can’t sleep through the night (at least 7 straight hours). Wakes up and cries one or more times a night to be held.
Read MoreGood sleep habits don’t just happen. You need to have a plan. It’s far easier to prevent sleep problems than it is to treat them later.
Read MoreSleep talking is a partial wake-up in which children talk in their sleep. They act confused and can’t be fully awakened, but are usually calm.
Read MoreSleep terrors are partial wake-ups in which children act terrified. They act confused and can’t be fully awakened.
Read MoreYour child sleeps with you during all or part of the night. You want to stop sharing your bed with your child
Read MoreSharing the bed with your child. Bed-sharing should be avoided during the first year of life. Reason: Safe sleep.
Read MoreSleepwalking is a partial wake-up in which children walk in their sleep. They act confused and can’t be fully awakened, but are usually calm.
Read MoreThe soft spot is a diamond shaped area on the top of the head. The medical name for this non-bony spot is the anterior fontanel. There’s another much smaller fontanel in back. It may be harder to find.
Read MoreThis topic deals with how to introduce solid (baby) foods to young infants.
Read MorePain, discomfort or raw feeling of the throat. Pain is made worse when swallows
Read MoreBite from a spider.
Read MoreSpitting up (normal reflux) is 1 or 2 mouthfuls of breast milk or formula. Spitting up (normal reflux) occurs in most infants (50%).
Read MoreA splint is a padded piece of fiberglass or plaster. Also called a half cast. It’s placed on only one side of an injured arm. The splint is held in place by an elastic wrap (bandage).
Read MoreA splint is a padded piece of fiberglass or plaster. Also called a half cast. It’s placed on only one side of an injured leg. The splint is held in place by an elastic wrap (bandage).
Read MoreA foreign body (FB) is stuck in the skin. Some examples are a splinter of wood or sliver of glass
Read MoreA spoiled child insists on having his own way. If demanding doesn’t work, he escalates. He uses tantrums and whining to get his way.
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