Patient Education

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

Constipation (Baby)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Your child is less than 1 year old.

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Constipation (Age 6-21)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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Constipation (Age 1-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Can’t pass a stool or pain (crying) when passing a stool. Can’t pass a stool after straining or pushing longer than 10 minutes. Passes stools infrequently. Pass stools every 3 days or longer.

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Colic (Crying Baby)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

A baby less than 3 months old with excessive crying. Crying is the only symptom and baby is normal when not crying.

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Colds (Age 6-21)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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Colds (Age 0-5)

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

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Circumcision Problems

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

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

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Chickenpox

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Chickenpox is a viral rash all over the body

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Cellulitis

Category:: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

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

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