Patient resources

A viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children

A viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth

Symptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.

A hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.

A fine pink rash caused by overheating. Mainly on the face, neck, chest, and upper back

Pain or burning caused by irritation of the lower esophagus from stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube from mouth to stomach. Pain is located in the lower chest or upper belly. Also, called acid indigestion

Pain or discomfort of the head. This includes the forehead to the back of the head

Your child’s heart rate (HR) sometimes speeds up. It seems too fast. The medical name for this is tachycardia. Most of the time, your child’s HR seems normal.

Headaches often are caused by stress. Headaches occur when your child is worried about something or under pressure. These are often called “stress headaches.”

Pain or discomfort in the muscles of the scalp. This includes the forehead to the back of the head

Your child is having a migraine headache. It is like previous migraines

Hand-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.

Injuries to the head. Includes the scalp, skull and brain

Broken hairs from tight braids or pony tails

Major thinning of the hair starting 3 months after a stressful event. The medical name for this type of hair loss is telogen effluvium.