Allergic reaction to a food.
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As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
Rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea after eating a bad food.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on foot injury in children.
Read MoreFootball is a fast-paced, aggressive, contact team sport that is very popular among America's youth. Football programs exist for players as young as 6 years all the way through high school, college, and professional.
Read MoreNow that you are getting older, you have different health needs than you did when you were younger. However, your pediatrician is still there to help you stay healthy.
Read MoreQuestions about caring for the normal uncircumcised penis in a baby boy. Includes questions about foreskin retraction. Smegma questions are covered.
Read MoreA bacterial infection of the space between the foreskin and head of the penis. The medical name is posthitis
Read MoreIf there was a disaster in your area, would your family know what to do? Every family should have a plan. This 4-STEP guide developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics offers tips on how to 1) be informed, 2) make a plan, 3) build a kit, and 4) get involved.
Read MoreNew onset of passing urine often while awake. This is called urinary frequency
Read MoreWarm, sunny days are wonderful. It's great to exercise outside, and the sun feels good on your skin. But what feels good can harm you and your family. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how to keep your family safe from the sun’s harmful rays.
Read MoreMany Americans gamble for fun. However, for young people, gambling may become a serious addiction. The chances of a young gambler getting "hooked" are far greater than those of an adult.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on transient synovitis (irritation of the hip joint) in children.
Read MoreGastroenteritis is a common childhood illness that causes diarrhea and vomiting that can lead to dehydration. It is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria or a parasite. Most of the time mild diarrhea and vomiting last for just a few days. However, if symptoms don't go away or they
Read MoreGastrointestinal (GI) problems include constipation, diarrhea, reflux, vomiting, belly pain, and feeding problems. Some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have GI problems. These symptoms can add stress to the child and family and may cause behaviors such as aggression or self-injury.
Read MoreAny type of regular physical activity can improve your fitness and your health—even walking, taking the stairs, or mowing the lawn. The most important thing is that you keep moving!
Read MoreAn intestinal infection caused by a parasite (Giardia intestinalis)
Read MoreGiving medicine in the right way can help your child feel better and get well. However, medicine information and labels can be confusing. Read on for information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about prescription and over-the-counter medicines, how to give medicine in the right way, and how to
Read MoreInformation and guidance on how to care for a wound closed with a medical skin glue.
Read MoreIn the past, golf was seen by many as a leisure activity for people with extra time and money to spend. Today golf is seen as a sport, and one that appeals to younger participants.
Read MoreGranuloma Annulare (GA) is a bumpy skin condition in the shape of a circle
Read MoreGrowing pains are harmless pains that occur in the leg muscles. They are common and occur in 10 to 20% of children. They often start between ages 4 and 6.
Read MoreMany Americans consume too many calories and too much fat, especially saturated fat, trans fat, and sugar. These eating patterns are one cause of America's high rates of obesity and heart disease.
Read More“Special time” or “time in” is one-on-one time shared by a child or adolescent and a parent or caregiver. It demonstrates the parent’s or caregiver’s enjoyment of spending time together and offers a break from any tensions or caregiver demands, including those resulting from a child’s or
Read MoreGymnastics is a sport of flexibility and agility that includes 4 forms: artistic, rhythmic, acrobatic, and tumbling and trampoline. Each form has its unique physical demands and specific injury risks; however, all forms include jumping and back
Read MoreInformation and guidance on presence of some breast tissue swelling in a teenage male.
Read MoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection affects the body in a wide variety of ways. In the most severe infection, the virus progressively destroys the body’s immune system, causing a condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). With early testing and appropriate treatment, children
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Read MoreA nervous habit of twisting or pulling out the hair. The medical name for this is trichotillomania.
Read MoreMajor thinning of the hair starting 3 months after a stressful event. The medical name for this type of hair loss is telogen effluvium.
Read MoreBroken hairs from tight braids or pony tails
Read MoreHand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection. Small red spots and tiny water blisters. Seen on the palms, fingers, soles and toes. The diagnosis cannot be made without these.
Read MoreA common set of symptoms associated with viral infections that are most frequently seen in the summer and fall. Despite its scary name, this illness generally is mild. Most commonly caused by coxsackievirus A16 and enterovirus 71.
Read MoreInjuries to the head. Includes the scalp, skull and brain
Read MoreInformation and guidance on headaches in children.
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