Parents of newborns and toddlers can seem obsessed with their children’s bowel movements. After all, heathy bowels are valid indicators that your child is healthy, active, staying hydrated and enjoying a well-balanced diet. But what happens when passing a stool becomes painful or a good deal of time has passed between your child’s bowel movements? No matter your child’s age, constipation can be painful and scary. If your tot or teen is constipated, there may be any number of reasons why. Here Read More
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When to go to a Pediatric Urgent Care for Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting is hard on your child, and can be hard on you as a parent. No parent wants to see their child miserable. The good news is that, most of the time, nausea and vomiting pose little cause for alarm since with a little TLC, the symptoms usually subside on their own. In most situations, hydration, over-the-counter medications such as simple antacids, a controlled diet, and rest can help relieve symptoms. But when the symptoms don’t get better, or intensify quickly, you should Read More
