Patient Education

Sores on the outer lip caused by the herpes virus. Sores tend to recur

A circumcision is the removal of most of the male foreskin. Questions about caring for the normal circumcised penis in a baby boy.

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body

Pain or discomfort in the chest wall from muscle overuse.

A chalazion is a lump in the middle of the eyelid. It’s caused by a blocked off oil gland.

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

A bacterial infection of the skin. Main symptom is spreading redness that is painful to the touch

A cast is a hard shell that completely covers a bone fracture. Also called a full cast. It keeps broken bones from moving until they heal. That also reduces pain. It also protects the injured part from any more injury.

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

Burns to the skin. A burn is a heat, chemical or electrical injury to the skin

A viral infection of the smallest airways in the lungs. Wheezing is the main symptom. Average age for getting bronchiolitis is 6 months (Range: birth to 2 years).

Bruises to the skin anywhere on the body. Bruises are bleeding into the skin from damaged blood vessels

A spell that includes holding the breath, then turning blue and passing out.

Breastfeeding questions about mother’s illness