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Related concepts: Acute appendicitis Introduction to appendicitis: Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children. What is appendicitis? The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix; the appendix becomes hot, red, tender, and swollen. A piece of food [...]

At her kindergarten physical my daughter had her blood pressure checked. I think it was the first time. Wherever I look on the Internet, I find adult blood pressure readings. What is a normal blood pressure in a 5-year-…

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Dr. Greene, my 16-month-old son died of complications of bacterial meningitis on 17 December 1997. Up until 14 Dec he was healthy. He got sick on Sunday, 14 December 1997, we took him to the pediatrician on Monday the…

Dr. Greene, our son Andrew has been having frequent severe headaches. What exactly are migraines? What can be done about them?
The Halverstadts – California

Dr. Greene, my 2-year-old daughter drinks a lot during the day. It could be water, juice, milk, or whatever. I am concerned. Is this normal for kids to drink 5-8 bottles of liquid during the day? Or this is…

Dr. Greene, our pediatrician prescribed Propulsid and Zantac for a case of infant reflux. My baby is only six weeks old. I’m concerned about any possible side effects. Is this a common prescription for infants diagnosed with reflux? Are…

Dr. Greene, the state of Borneo, Sarawak, is now facing a critical situation in which the coxsackievirus has claimed 14 children. Doctors are at a loss and seeking help through the internet. I hope you might help and provide…