Warts and molluscum
What are warts? Warts are the ugly bumps some children get mostly on their hands, knees, and feet. They can be different sizes, and can be all by itself, or surrounded by several others. They are mostly skin colored with…
Discussion about kids and their care in plain language
What are warts? Warts are the ugly bumps some children get mostly on their hands, knees, and feet. They can be different sizes, and can be all by itself, or surrounded by several others. They are mostly skin colored with…
Wait, isn’t this the same thing as asthma? It is also known as exercise induced asthma, but exercised induced bronchospasm (EIB) is separate from asthma. There are children with asthma that also have EIB, and there are children who only…
What is asthma? Asthma is a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to sometimes squeeze closed. There is often excess mucus, and inflammation that can lead to scarring. How do I know if my child has asthma?…
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? Many people have seen an optometrist at least once in their lives. It’s where you go to look through the giant lens holder and say “1”, or “2” to get…
What is pinkeye? Also known as conjunctivitis, pinkeye is a catchall term for anything that makes the white parts of the eye pink. It can be anything from a little redness in one of the eyes to both eyes glued…
Will my baby's eye color change? The lighter your baby’s eye color is the more likely it will change. Why does eye color change? The color of a baby’s eyes is determined by the amount of melanin, a brown…
It’s just alcohol, what’s the harm? That’s what some people think about adolescent drinking in general. Even more people may think that about having their child drink with them in their home. Unfortunately, alcohol can cause significant problems in…
What is PTSD? PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder. It is a series of symptoms that can occur after a traumatic event. The requirements for diagnosis include 1-intrusion (recurrent and distressing memories of the event), 2-avoidance of trauma triggers, 3-negative…
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is also known as gluten sensitive enteropathy because it is the presence of gluten in the diet that causes it in certain people. The exact mechanism isn’t known, but we do know that gluten…
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is not to be confused with IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome. IBD is a chronic condition that may include severe belly pain, blood in the stool and weight loss. IBS is also a chronic condition…