- Medical Weight LossPoor weight gain or weight loss associated with vomiting may indicated underlying chronic disease such as irritable bowel disease, celiac disease or other metabolic diseases.
- Pediatric CareThese terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of MacKoul Pediatrics Website, located at www.MacKoulPediatrics.com.
- Ear InfectionsChildren typically seem to be more susceptible and vulnerable to allergies than adults do. Allergies to food, dust mites, animal dander, and pollen are all very common. These allergies show up as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Also, frequent ear infections can be related to allergy.
- Family PracticeEat the rainbow. A variety of fruits and vegetables will help keep your family health and broaden your child's palate.
- Emergency CareWe all know that brushing twice a day should definitely be non-negotiable in your house, especially since experts are seeing more and more kids with cavities. The problem actually starts at preschool age — in fact, more than 25 percent of children aged 2 to 5 years old in the United States have tooth decay, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s more, pediatric dental disease is the primary reason children visit the emergency room each year, according to the Forsyth Institute.
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
- ImmunizationsNew studies about DTaP vaccine have been making headlines over the last year or so, and causing anti-vaccine supporters to share dangerous opinions masqueraded as fact. It is increasingly common knowledge that we are having a global problem with pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”). Researchers are actively trying to determine why outbreaks are continuing to spread despite good vaccination rates.
- Autism
- Stress ManagementWhen stress from outside the home goes unchecked, it can also compound the hectic nature of parenting a child exhibiting defiant behavior. Model (and benefit from) good stress management by incorporating exercise and healthy eating into your daily routine. Take some “me time” to refresh and recharge. And, when defiant behavior becomes overwhelming, take a self-directed time out to collect your thoughts.
- Mental HealthIf you are struggling with a child who is aggressive, argumentative, or defiant, there are things you can do to improve the situation. If your child’s behavior is severe, seek advice from your local Cape Coral pediatrician at MacKoul or a mental health professional. Otherwise, consider incorporating the following tactics into your overall parenting strategy.
- Anxiety
- DermatologySurgical stainless steel rings and posts can be your best bet — mostly because this metal doesn’t contain nickel (or any other alloys) that might cause an allergic reaction. Nickel and cobalt allergies are extremely common, so most experts recommend against using anything that contains either of these metals. Some children may even be sensitive to white gold, as it can often contain nickel, says Bruce A. Brod, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Besides surgical stainless steel, the safest options typically include platinum, titanium, and 14K gold. The key when choosing earrings is to ask which metals were used — and talk to your local pediatrician about what might be safest.
- UlcerThe presence of blood in vomit is also considered emergent. Bright red blood usually indicated an upper intestinal bleed (peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, esophagitis) while the presence of coffee-grounds means blood has been in contact with gastric acid and indicates a lower intestinal bleed.
- EczemaIf both parents have allergies, their biological child has a 75% chance of developing allergies. If one parent is allergic (or if relatives on one side of the family have allergies), then the child has about a 50% chance of having allergies. There is evidence that breast feeding can help prevent children from developing food allergies and eczema.
- Rashes
- AllergiesAllergy tests can help your pediatrician confirm allergies your child may have. When an allergy test pinpoints a reaction to a specific allergen(s), your pediatrician can also use this information in developing “immunotherapy” — allergy shots — specifically for your child, if appropriate.