Rashes in children are common and can be caused by many different things including but not limited to, fungal rashes, heat rashes, chickenpox, eczema and scabies. A rash is defined as an alteration in the color or texture of the skin. SYMPTOMS: Pain Itching Oozing Crusting Peeling Chafing Bleeding Flaking Discoloration of the skin CAUSES: [...]
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B is a bacteria that can cause severe infections in children, including meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottitis, septic arthritis, cellulitis, osteomyelitis, pericarditis, and bacteremia or bacteria in the bloodstream. Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) occurs in infants and children younger than five years old. SYMPTOMS: The symptoms of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) vary [...]
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, we want to ensure parents are informed about lice in children. It's important to note that head lice is a common issue, particularly among school-aged children. Lice is diagnosed by observing either lice or lice eggs (nits) on a person's body or hair and is easily transmitted from person [...]
Jaundice in infants is incredibly common and is described as a yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin. Dr. Bornstein discusses the symptoms, causes and treatment for jaundice. DEFINITION: A yellow appearance to the eyes and/or skin SYMPTOMS: Yellow sclera (whites [...]
Hip Dysplasia (DDH or Developmental dysplasia) in children is a common issue affecting the infant's hip joints. Most children have no long-term effects or complications if hip dysplasia is treated when the child is six months or younger. This is one of the reasons well check-ups are essential to your growing baby! DEFENITION: Developmental dysplasia [...]
Scabies is an infestation that affects the skin and is caused by a mite that burrows into the skin that, causes a red rash and itching. Scabies can affect people of all ages but is most common in children, and it is essential to note that scabies is contagious. Dr. Bornstein discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, [...]
Pyloric stenosis is an uncommon condition that affects infants from birth to 6 months of age and causes projectile vomiting, which can lead to dehydration. The muscle between the stomach and the intestines, called the pylorus, swells, which causes excessive spit-up and vomiting, leading to weight loss. Dr. Bornstein discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment [...]
It's not unusual for young infants to experience gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which occurs when food from the stomach comes back up to the esophagus. Fortunately, most infants with GER tend to outgrow the symptoms before reaching 1 or 2 years old. Dr. Bornstein discusses GER symptoms, causes, and treatment. DEFINITION: An excessive amount of spitting [...]
DEFINITION: Hepatitis B is a viral infection that infects the liver SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may be absent at first but will eventually appear. When present, symptoms include: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Joint pain Yellow eyes and skin (jaundice) Decreased appetite Lethargy CAUSES: [...]
DEFINITION: Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver SYMPTOMS: Fever Malaise Nausea Vomiting Decreased appetite Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice) Abdominal pain CAUSES: A virus, Hepatitis A virus (HAV) CONTAGION: Hepatitis A is contracted by eating contaminated food [...]
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