Patient Education

Bites from a mosquito cause itchy, red bumps. Often they look like a hive.

Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection of the lymph nodes. Main symptoms are sore throat and widespread swollen lymph nodes

Molluscum are small raised growths that have a smooth, waxy surface. Viral infection of the skin

Cramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.

Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine

Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates

Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates

Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot

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.

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

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.

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