Common Ailments

Anxiety

It’s normal for children to feel anxious on occasion, but when anxiety begins to disrupt a child’s daily life, it’s a sign that treatment is needed. While anxiety in children manifests differently than it does in teenagers and adults, you may notice that your child’s fear causes changes in their overall mood, behavior, sleep patterns, and appetite.

Asthma

Asthma is the medical term for inflammation of the airways and lungs that can make it difficult for the patient to breathe. Serious attacks can be life threatening. Childhood asthma is the same disease as adult asthma, although it can affect children differently. Attacks are triggered more easily in children, and it’s often more difficult to determine what the triggers are.

Autism

Autism is an increasingly common disorder that affects a  person’s ability to interact socially with others. It can also lead to  repetitive behaviors, strict adherence to routines, and sensory issues. The definite cause is currently unknown, but researchers are exploring both genetic and environmental factors.

ADHD - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed developmental disorders in children. Its signs and symptoms are becoming more widely recognized, which has led to more cases being diagnosed. Treatment options are constantly evolving as well due to the increase in children and adults who struggle with the symptoms.

Depression

Just like anyone else, children experience ups and downs in their moods. When sadness is persistent and begins to impact your child’s life, we classify it as depression (sometimes also known as clinical depression or major depression). 

Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition in children. Also known as atopic (“allergic”) dermatitis, eczema affects 10 percent of children at some point in their childhood. Eczema in babies often appears on the scalp, cheeks, forehead, and around the mouth, while eczema in children is more likely to be found on the backs of the knees, the creases of the elbows, on the neck, or around the eyes. That said, eczema may appear anywhere on the body.

Fever Treatment for Children

Fevers are usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection, but they can also be the result of immunizations, heat stroke, or overdressing. In most cases, fevers are not cause for alarm, but there are some situations in which prompt medical attention is needed. 

Growth Problems in Children

The term “growth problems” can refer to a range of health issues that cause a child to fall below the average growth curve for their age, sex, and family history. Once we determine that your child has insufficient growth, our next step is to determine the underlying cause by performing x-rays to assess bone age and blood tests to check for hormonal and chromosomal disorders.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious viral infection common in young children. As suggested by the name, it can cause sores in the mouth and rashes on the hands and feet. Although the disease is generally mild, the blister-like lesions it causes can be painful, especially in older children and adults.

Headaches

Headaches in children can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Very young children often have trouble articulating the pain they feel; older children can tell you they have a headache, but because there are so many potential causes, it’s hard to pin down the exact reason for their pain.

Influenza Symptoms & Treatment

Flu (or influenza) is a respiratory infection that is caused by a virus. Flu season typically runs from October to May, when the weather is colder and people spend most of their time indoors, where the virus more easily spreads. 

Pink Eye

Pink eye is a contagious eye infection common in children. The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis because it affects the conjunctiva, which is a transparent lining over the white part of the eye and the inside of the lids. In most cases, pink eye is a minor infection that resolves on its own, but it’s still a good idea to consult with your child’s pediatrician to rule out other, more serious eye diseases that have similar symptoms.

Strep Throat

Strep throat is a common childhood illness characterized by severe throat pain and often, fever. While a sore throat because of a cold may make your child’s throat uncomfortable or scratchy, strep throat can even make swallowing liquids painful.