Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.

Bite from an insect (bug).

Jaundice means the skin has turned a yellow color. Bilirubin is the pigment that turns the skin yellow.

Sting from a jellyfish. Jellyfish cause most of the stings that occur in sea water. The main symptoms are pain, burning and redness at the sting site. Red lines are common.

Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch

Children with this syndrome have loose joints. Movement at their joints are excessive. Joints can be stretched beyond the normal range. Affects over 10% of children.

A chronic condition of dry, rough skin on the upper arms. Called Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

The labia minora (vaginal lips or folds) are stuck together. Also called labial adhesions

Allergic reaction of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

Viral infection of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)

Leg muscle cramps from sports or hard work (muscle overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle spasms or heat cramps.

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

Pain in the legs. Includes hip, knee, ankle and toe joints. Includes minor muscle strain from hard work or sports (overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury.