Are there different kinds of burns? How are they treated? Following are the 4 different levels of burns and the symptoms of each: 1st degree burns are minor and heal quickly. Symptoms are redness, tenderness, and soreness (like most sunburns). 2nd degree burns are serious injuries. First aid and medical treatment should be given as soon as…
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Sprains
I think my child has sprained her ankle. How can I tell for sure? Sprains are injuries to the ligaments that connect bones to one another. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched excessively or torn. Sprains are less common in young children, because their ligaments are usually stronger than the growing bones and cartilage to…
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Sore Throats
How can I tell if a sore throat is a virus or a more serious infection? The terms sore throat, strep throat, and tonsillitis often are used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. Tonsillitis refers to tonsils that are inflamed. Strep throat is an infection caused by a specific type of bacteria, Streptococcus. When your child has a strep…
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Seizures
What do I do if my child has a febrile seizure? In some children, fevers can trigger seizures. A febrile seizure usually happens during the first few hours of a fever. The child may look strange for a few moments, then stiffen, twitch, and roll his eyes. He will be unresponsive for a short time,…
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