Introduction Fever is a symptom of illness, and it is the body’s way of fighting off infection. While parents often fear fever in their children, it is a healthy response to illness and typically not harmful or life-threatening, unless it is extremely high, as in over...
Introduction The flu is a respiratory disease that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. The influenza virus type A, B, or C causes it. The flu is very contagious. Symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, cough, and a lack of energy. The flu usually lasts for a...
Introduction Gas symptoms occur daily as part of your child’s normal digestive process. Belching, burping, and passing gas (flatulence) eliminates gas from your child’s digestive tract. Excess gas can cause discomfort, pain, and bloating. Gas symptoms are produced...
Introduction Gastroenteritis is irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is most frequently caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms of gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Usually, treatment is aimed...
Introduction Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive condition. It is also called Peptic Esophagitis and Reflux Esophagitis. GERD results when stomach contents and stomach acids enter the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that transfers food from...
Introduction High cholesterol occurs when there is too much or an unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood. Both children and adults can have high cholesterol. Your child’s body needs some cholesterol for healthy functioning, but too much is dangerous to your...
