A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.
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A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.
Read MoreAn anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.
Read MoreItching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.
Read MoreFor anyone experiencing anaphylaxis, epinephrine should be given right away followed by a call to 911 for further treatment and transfer to a hospital. The main medicine to treat anaphylaxis is epinephrine. This is a medicine given by an injection. The best place to inject it is in the muscles of the
Read MoreAnemia can make your child appear pale in color and feel cranky, tired, or weak. Though these symptoms may worry you, the most common causes of anemia—such as iron deficiency—are generally easy to treat, especially when anemia is detected early.
Read MoreAny time a child requires a hospital visit, it can cause anxiety for both a parent and the child. This especially may be the case when the visit involves any type of procedure that might require anesthesia. Examples of such procedures are surgery, medical imaging, and certain tests to examine the stomach
Read MoreSome hospitals allow 1 support person (usually a parent) to go with a child into the operating room or other area where the child is to receive anesthesia. This may be possible for scheduled procedures or surgeries but not for emergency surgery. Check on the policy at your hospital ahead of time. Your
Read MoreBite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on ankle injury in children.
Read MoreAcute ankle and foot injuries are common in athletes and other active young people. Sprains account for the greatest number of acute injuries.
Read MoreComplementary medicine refers to practices that are used in addition to the educational, behavioral, and medical interventions recommended by your child’s pediatrician and schools. Alternative medicine refers to treatments that are used in place of the recommendations of your child’s pediatrician.
Read MoreAntibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society
Read MoreParents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children.
Read MoreSudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.
Read MoreYou are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.
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