Headaches
Do children actually have headaches? Yes they do. While we’ve all had children complain of headache (or stomach ache) when it’s time to go to bed or do something they don’t want to do, they also have real headaches. And…
Pediatric FAQs for ordinary people
Discussion about kids and their care in plain language
Do children actually have headaches? Yes they do. While we’ve all had children complain of headache (or stomach ache) when it’s time to go to bed or do something they don’t want to do, they also have real headaches. And…
Acute gastroenteritis, also known as AGE to pediatricians and stomach flu to many parents, is the bane of all. It can cause belly ache, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea in varying quantities and combinations. It can last anywhere from 12…
Fever, the fear of many parents, but it shouldn’t be. Fever is actually your friend. I swear. First, what is a fever? That answer can vary. We like to say that normal body temperature is 98.6F, and that technically…
The variety and amount of Over The Counter (OTC) medications available nowadays can make a trip to the drug store quite confusing. Not only are there multiple brands for each type of product, but there’s no clear idea of what…