Sprains and strains are common injuries in children. Sometimes these injuries resolve with a little care at home, but often, sprains and strains should be examined to rule out further complications. Teens are more at risk than young children, but injuries affect both age groups read more here...
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side, forming what looks like the letter C or S. This condition is most common in children around the age of 10, often occurring during a child’s growth spurt read more here...
Abdominal pain in children and adolescents is quite common, stemming from a wide range of causes. The top cause of abdominal pain in children is gastroenteritis or the stomach flu, and some cases may require emergency care read more here...
As hard as we parents may try, we cannot protect children from every organism that may be infectious. Luckily, most organisms don’t cause harm because a child’s immune system can fight against them read more here...
Your child’s hygiene habits become more important, not less important, as they get older. Raging hormones, peer pressure to look a certain way, and increased sweat production can all affect your teenager’s skin read more here...
Sleep disorders can greatly interfere with daily activities, cognitive function, and your child’s overall health and wellbeing. Sleep disorders are typically diagnosed by looking at clinical presentation and family history as well as the conduction of various sleep studies read more here...
