December 7th, 2022|Pediatric Endocrinologist Appointment|
Kids aren't just small adults. The psychological and physiological care they require is entirely different from that of adults. This is especially the case when addressing issues related to a child's sexual maturation or growth problems. A pediatric endocrinologist specializing in diagnosing and treating endocrine and hormonal issues in children and adolescents is the ideal
December 7th, 2022|Williams Syndrome|
Williams syndrome (WS), or Williams-Beuren syndrome, is a multisystem condition caused by chromosome 7 loss. It was first discovered in 1961. The occurrence is 1 in 7500 live births, distributed evenly across males and females. Pediatricians typically diagnose children with Williams syndrome when they are still infants or very young. Williams syndrome is one of
November 29th, 2022|Diabetes, Diabetes in Children|
Every year, November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the American Diabetes Association, November has been designated Diabetes Awareness Month since 1975. It wasn't officially acknowledged until the 1980s. So, for over 40 years, the month of November has been designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, a time
October 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Maintaining a healthy environment for your kids takes time, effort, and discipline. Children are like sponges; they absorb everything their parents say and do and use that as the basis for how they react to and make sense of the world. Every child is unique, and therefore, every parent's approach to raising their child should
October 8th, 2022|Child Care|
How do you shield your kid against the seemingly limitless quantity of bacteria and viruses? Illness is, after all, sometimes an unavoidable part of being a kid, and it can even be helpful in the long run by allowing kids to strengthen their immune system. However, youngsters who follow certain practices may find that their
August 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Pediatricians use a specific growth chart to keep track and standardize the so-called normal growth in kids. It is recommended that you discuss with your pediatrician the growth chart during your well-child visits. The proper functioning of growth hormones is essential for steady and normal growth in children. Therefore, if you notice that your child
August 8th, 2022|Child Care, General Health, Health Tips|
While school is a normal part of children's lives, where they grow, learn, and socialize, it's also a place where germs and viruses can spread rather easily. The stronger their immune system is and the better their hygiene habits, the more effective it is to keep kids healthy at school. This is precisely why it's
July 20th, 2022|High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Obesity|
High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition we usually associate with elderly people. It is estimated that around 66% of people, roughly more than 100 million of adult Americans suffer from high blood pressure. Unfortunately, due to the obesity epidemic, more and more teenagers are getting affected by high blood pressure. Actually, high blood
July 20th, 2022|Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Disease|
Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a health condition that’s present from the moment of birth and characterized by an underdeveloped thyroid gland or poor production of thyroid hormone. Essentially, children with congenital hypothyroidism can’t produce the amount of thyroid hormone their body requires for proper functioning, such as infant brain development and healthy childhood growth. Children
June 15th, 2022|Thyroid Disease|
The thyroid is a gland in the front area of the neck. Its primary role is to produce hormones that help regulate different body functions in the body. Thyroid disease occurs when the gland produces either too little or too many hormones. The medical community categorizes several thyroid disease types, like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroid,
