Patient Education

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

Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.

You are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.

Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.

Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.

A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.

Acne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.

Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that may be of value to your family.