Most vomiting in children is due to a stomach or intestinal virus infection. The goal of treatment is to prevent dehydration, and make the child more comfortable until the virus runs its course.

It is always in the news. Tobacco smoke (cigarettes, cigars, pipes) is not only harmful to you, but to the people around you. This includes your children as well, before birth and after.

Teething is the natural process of new teeth working their way through the gums. Sometimes bruising and swelling of the gums, and occasionally a little bleeding precede it.

As soon as the weather turns warmer and children look for ways to cool off, our office begins to see children with “Swimmer’s Ear”. I do not like to use the term “swimmer’s ear” because it only describes one way of getting this type of infection. There are many other causes of Otitis externa.

There are many reasons for a sore throat. Your child could have “post-nasal drip” from allergies or a cold that causes irritation of the throat. A virus could also directly cause irritation of the throat.

Trouble sleeping? Inconceivable to weary parents who drop exhaustedly into bed at night. Yet there are children who struggle with bedtimes and awaken at night. Why?

Are you depressed? Many mothers have what is called “Postpartum Depression”. It is a condition that mothers sometimes do not want to admit.

If at any time you even suspect your child has swallowed or gotten into a poisonous substance, call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

A nosebleed can be scary, especially for a young child. A parent may become worried because it looks like there is a large amount of blood coming out. For the most part, you do not need to be concerned. A nosebleed always looks worse than it is.

Mercury is a chemical that has been around for a long time. It can cause nervous system changes including irritability, difficulties with memory, difficulties with concentration, and kidney damage. Try to picture the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.

Lead poisoning has been around for a long time. The effect of lead poisoning depends on the amount of lead in your child’s blood. At lower levels, lead poisoning can cause a loss of IQ Points, as well as behavioral, learning, and attention problems.

Head lice are small grey insects that infest the scalp and head. Anyone can get lice; it does not mean that you are untidy, impoverished, or unclean. Typically, you get lice from another person already infected through use of their comb, brush, head covering, or shared linen.

For a parent, head injuries can be scary. One would think that it is easy to do some damage, but heads are fairly hard and the brain is fairly durable.

You have probably heard us say, "Fever is not dangerous, it is a good thing.  It means that the body's immune system is working hard to burn away infection".  This is true!  However, we know that seeing your child with a fever can be quite worrisome.

Eczema, or Atopic dermatitis, is a rash that can be seen in babies as well as adults. Many times Eczema is considered “the itch that scratches”…

There is nothing worse than being awoken in the middle of the night by a young child screaming with ear pain. The pain is usually due to inflammation of the eardrum or pressure behind the eardrum.

Diarrhea is loose watery stools that occur more frequently than usual. Most diarrhea is from viral infections, but can also be due to bacteria, antibiotics, medications, contaminated foods, food allergies, too much fruit juice, or lactose intolerance.

Croup gets its name from the sound it makes. Typically, you hear a “croupy” cough that occurs suddenly overnight and sounds like a “barking” seal or a dog.

Chickenpox (Varicella) is a viral infection we had typically seen only in the Spring and the Summer. Now, after the advent of the Chickenpox Vaccine, it has become a rarity. Often, what you think is Chickenpox will turn out to be a rash from insect bites or due to an allergic reaction.

Did you know that most children experience a common cold about eight times per season? Since most colds last close to two weeks, that means about one cold every three to four weeks!