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Encopresis: is your child having a potty accident or is it something more?
From time to time, people experience physical changes or symptoms that they might be embarrassed to talk about. Therefore, they might avoid seeking medical attention and the problem goes untreated for longer than it should. One such problem is encopresis. Encopresis is defined as involuntary passage of feces as a result of constipation.
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When family expectations differ from your doctor’s advice, what’s a new parent to do?
Written by Lisandra Perez, MD
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The difference between a children’s emergency room and an adult emergency room that every parent should know
No one plans to end up in the emergency room. It just happens, usually when we least expect it. When our children become sick or injured, we are faced with difficult choices. Where is the best place to get care for my child? How do I know there isn’t something seriously wrong? Can I trust these caregivers to do the right thing for my kid?
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What happened when my family got head lice: a pediatrician’s perspective
Head lice is estimated to infect six to 12 million children each year in the United States.
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No more heading in youth soccer, but is this enough to keep kids safe?
Concussions are a hot topic these days, and for good reason.
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When every bite is a fight - Diego’s struggle to overcome feeding difficulties
Diego was born on May 31st, 2012, and his parents, Diana and Freddy, were overjoyed. Diego was a happy, healthy baby, and he entered into the world as part of a family that radiates light and love.
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What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids
What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids
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What is Plagiocephaly?
What do you do if your child has an irregularly shaped head?
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Helpful Hints for Preparing for Your Child's Doctor Visit
Bethany Mobley, MD
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Cutting and self-injury: what to do if someone you know is hurting themselves
“Is it weird that I cut myself on purpose?”
