Infection & Disease
Insects Love Summer, Too
The warmth of the summer months is something that is almost universally enjoyed by humans. Children play outside more and families spend more time together in outside activities. Unfortunately, it is also the time when we see the most exposure…
“My Tummy Hurts” – An Overview of Abdominal Pain in Children
Abdominal pain is a frequent complaint in the pediatric office. Children of nearly all ages will complain at some point of tummy aches, and the number of potential diagnoses for these visits is just as broad. Stomach pain in children…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest – When the Heart Stops
In January 2023, the sudden collapse and subsequent resuscitation on the field of NFL player Damar Hamlin brought to harsh light the uncommon phenomenon of sudden cardiac arrest in apparently healthy young athletes. It also brought confusion to many people…
We Just Need an Antibiotic
A large part of practicing Pediatric medicine is providing education to patients and parents. It is not enough to simply diagnose disease and deliver treatment; educating about the diagnosis and treatment can help families understand WHY the decisions are being…
Heart Murmurs – Explaining Those Extra Sounds
The heart is arguably one of the most important organs in the body. It never stops working, and all of the organs and tissues in the body depend on that steady work to deliver necessary oxygen for life. When the…
Respiratory Distress – When Your Child Can’t Breathe
As the weather turns colder, the number of children we see with respiratory infections rises. Pediatric medicine is very cyclical – we see large amounts of well-child-checkups in the summer, then after a brief lull we start to see large…
When To Take Your Child to the Doctor
In our office the physicians take turns “on call,” which for our particular practice means being available by phone for patient calls that come in at night or over the weekend. Many times, these calls are from parents requesting advice…
Migraines in Children
Headaches are a common phenomenon in children (one we will discuss in detail at a later time), and have several different causes. A migraine, however, is different from a simple headache. What is a migraine? Migraine headaches are intense, often…
