One of the most important things we can do for you is help you get through the maze that is the medical system. Here are some guidelines to help us help you find your way: 1. If you think your child needs to see a specialist, please discuss your concerns with Dr. Lindeman or Jessica. [...]
Archive for FAQs
Is it good to get sick?
I saw a 1 month-old girl for a well-child visit. Her mother would be returning to her job in two months, and would be placing the baby in childcare. The mother wanted my opinion of the various childcare options she was considering. I told her I preferred situations with smaller numbers of children, since fewer [...]
Is it strep?
Your third-grader has a sore throat and a fever. Here’s the good news: chances are it’s not strep throat. Only about 1 out of 8 sore throats with fever are caused by infections with Group A Streptococci, the bacteria responsible for strep throat. Here’s more good news: your child’s sore throat and fever do not [...]
Is it Conjunctivitis?
If the whites of your child’s eyes are red, with or without a yellow discharge, the answer is “Yes, it is conjunctivitis.” But there are many different causes of conjunctivitis, and the treatment for each is different. Not all conjunctivitis requires the attention of a physician, and conjunctivitis is almost never an emergency. Conjunctivitis is [...]
Fever Myths (and Facts)
MYTH Fevers cause brain damage. FACT Fevers do not cause brain damage. Only body temperatures over 108°F can cause brain damage. The body temperature only goes this high because of outside temperatures. MYTH Any child can have a seizure from fever. FACT Only 4% of children have seizures with fever. MYTH Seizures with fever are [...]