Patient resources
Leg Pain – Muscle Cramps
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Leg muscle cramps from sports or hard work (muscle overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle spasms or heat cramps.
Leg Injury
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)
Laryngitis – Viral
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Viral infection of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.
Laryngitis – Allergic
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Allergic reaction of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.
Labial Fusion
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The labia minora (vaginal lips or folds) are stuck together. Also called labial adhesions
Keratosis Pilaris
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A chronic condition of dry, rough skin on the upper arms. Called Keratosis Pilaris (KP)
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (Normal Loose Joints)
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Children with this syndrome have loose joints. Movement at their joints are excessive. Joints can be stretched beyond the normal range. Affects over 10% of children.
Jock Itch
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch
Jellyfish Sting
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Sting from a jellyfish. Jellyfish cause most of the stings that occur in sea water. The main symptoms are pain, burning and redness at the sting site. Red lines are common.
Jaundiced Newborn
Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Jaundice means the skin has turned a yellow color. Bilirubin is the pigment that turns the skin yellow.
Insect Bite
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Bite from an insect (bug).
Influenza Seasonal (Age 6-21)
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Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.
Influenza Seasonal (Age 0-5)
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Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.
Influenza Exposure
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Exposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose).
Incentives for Motivating Children
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Incentives are rewards or prizes that are given for desired behaviors. The reward must be strongly desired by the child. You can ask your child for ideas.