Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
If your child has symptoms of pink eye, your first step should be a call to your primary care provider, who will make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
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Lactose Intolerance in Children
Detailed information on lactose intolerance, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Sunburn and Children
Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80 percent of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.
Bruises
A bruise is a collection of blood underneath the skin that is caused by trauma to an area of the body. Sometimes, enough bleeding occurs so that a lump also forms.
Refractive Errors in Children
The most common refractive errors in children are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Fever in a Newborn
If your newborn is younger than 2 months with a rectal temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, go to an emergency department immediately.
Nightmares and Night Terrors
A night terror is a partial waking from sleep with behaviors such as screaming, kicking, panic, sleep walking, thrashing, or mumbling.
Temper Tantrums
These fits of rage—the stomping, screaming, and falling on the floor—are a normal part of childhood development. Temper tantrums often occur only with a parent. They are a way for the child to communicate his or her feelings.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
When a baby has reflux that results in other health issues or concerns and requires further treatment, it is often called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Nosebleeds are fairly common in children, especially in dry climates or during the winter months, when dry heat inside homes and buildings can cause drying, cracking, or crusting inside the nose.