Babies will strain from time to time to move the stool along through the intestines. If you want to do something when babies grunt, push, or strain, try picking them up to get gravity to help them in their efforts, or try holding the knees against...
Keratosis pilaris is a common mild condition in which the backs of the upper arms look rather like dried out, plucked chicken flesh. Click here for more information about this hereditary skin condition.
Dr. Greene explains that pityriasis alba is the most common cause of white patches on babies’ cheeks. Click here to read more about pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor.
Breast-feeding jaundice is a jaundice that may occur in the first week of life in breast-fed infants. Click here to read more about breast milk jaundice.
What factors should be considered when choosing an infant formula? Is it true that some types of formula might create allergies in an infant? Click here to find out.
This is a question many kids can’t help but wonder – if only in those moments when their parents make unpopular decisions. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s explanation of how genetics work.
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign tumors to form on the nerves anywhere in the body at any time. At least eight varieties of NF exist and can range from very mild to quite severe (Clinical Pediatric...
Summer is upon us once again (at least in the northern hemisphere), and it's family vacation time! Ah, yes, family vacations -- those times filled with memories of long days being together and having fun, or memories of long days being together with...
Trisomy 13, a genetic defect caused by the presence of an extra 13th chromosome, can be a devastating blow to a family. Click here for more information on trisomy 13.
The sphingolipidoses include six specific diseases: Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher disease, Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy), metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), GM1 gangliosidosis, and GM2 gangliosidosis. What these conditions all have...
When the mosquito stabs her needle-like mouthparts through the skin of her victim, she injects her saliva -- teeming with digestive enzymes and anticoagulants. The first time a person is bitten, there is no reaction. With subsequent bites, the...
Heat injuries are more common than people think. Heat cramps are the most common. They usually affect the calf or hamstring muscles and respond to gentle stretching and to re-hydration - especially with an electrolyte solution.
Many parents wonder how many poops their baby will have each day - some because they’re concerned about constipation and others because they’re hoping to avoid lots of diaper changes.
During the febrile seizure, leave your child on the floor, although you may want to slide a blanket under him if the floor is hard. Move him only if he is in a dangerous location. Loosen any tight clothing, especially around the neck. If possible,...
In the 1800s, the average American consumed 12 pounds of sugar per year, but by 1975, the 12 pounds had jumped to a world-leading 118 pounds per year, and jumped again to 137.5 pounds per capita (for every man, woman, and child) by 1990. Click here...
A rash from poison ivy or oak is not at all contagious. People get the rash from oil that gets on their skin from the plants. BUT, until the oil is removed, they are contagious whether or not they have a rash. Click here to read more.
Anemia is common among adolescents, regardless of their level of physical activity. Iron deficiency is the most common cause. An inadequate diet is the chief reason for this problem.
Tongue-tie isn't just a cartoon caricature or picturesque description of an embarrassing moment; it is a relatively common physical condition. But when is it necessary to surgically correct a tongue-tie? Click here to see what Dr. Greene has to say...
Vanishing ovaries can result from a number of different conditions. Finding the underlying cause is the first step towards finding a solution. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on vanishing ovaries.
By far the most common form of vaginal obstruction in little girls is fusion of the labia minora as a result of labial adhesions. Click here for more information.
Keratosis pilaris is a common mild condition in which the backs of the upper arms look rather like dried out, plucked chicken flesh. Click here for more information on this hereditary condition.
Pertussis is caused by bacteria that attach themselves to the cilia (little hairs) that line the respiratory tract. These bacteria produce a potent toxin that inflames the respiratory tract and that prevents the cilia from functioning properly.
The infection usually begins with a fever. Soon the little one begins to vomit and has a nasty tummy-ache. With rotaviruses, what you really need to keep an eye on is the potential for dehydration. Click here for more information on rotaviruses.
Mosquito bites are no fun and can be particularly hard on children who are often prone to large numbers of bites. Click here for tips on treating mosquito bites.
