Patient Education

Common questions asked about formula and feeding from a bottle.

Staph skin infection causing a painful red lump in the skin

Raised pocket of clear fluid, covered by skin. Friction blisters usually occur on the palms, fingers, heels or toes.

The bad habit of biting people. One of the most unacceptable of aggressive behaviors.

Children come into this world impulsive and undisciplined. When they start to walk, they begin to get into trouble. They do not develop much self-control until 3 years of age. They need to be taught safe and socially acceptable behavior.

Consequences are what happens after a child breaks a rule. All children need universal rules and limits about what is good and bad behavior. They need consequences to help them learn the right choice. If the consequence is unpleasant (negative feedback or a punishment), the child is less likely to repeat

Stung by a honeybee, bumblebee, hornet, wasp, or yellow jacket. Over 95 percent of stings are from honey bees or yellow jackets. The main symptoms are pain and redness.

Wetting the bed at night while asleep. The medical name is nocturnal enuresis

Bites from bed bugs.

Pain or discomfort in the upper, mid or lower back. Includes minor muscle strain from back overuse

Back muscle pain from carrying or lifting heavy things

Baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) is the main type of tooth decay in toddlers. It’s caused by excessive exposure to milk or juice. That happens with crib bottles or tote bottles.

Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes

Your child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.

Pain in the arm (shoulder to fingers). Includes shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints. Includes minor muscle strains from hard work or sports (overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury