Patient Education

A viral infection of lymph nodes. Main symptom is swollen nodes.

A bacterial infection of a lymph node. Main symptom is the sudden onset of one large painful node

Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped lumps found under the skin. Also called lymph glands.

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread from a deer tick bite.

Pain in the legs. Includes hip, knee, ankle and toe joints. Includes minor muscle strain from hard work or sports (overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury.

Head lice is a scalp infection with tiny gray bugs (lice). Lice lay many white eggs (nits) in the hair.

Leg muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome.

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.

Viral infection of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

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.)

Allergic reaction of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

The labia minora (vaginal lips or folds) are stuck together. Also called labial adhesions

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.

A chronic condition of dry, rough skin on the upper arms. Called Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch