Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint develops in the wrong shape, or if the hip joint is dislocated, leading to an increased force on the ball and socket joint. As the cartilage and labrum of the joint wear down, the individual will begin to experience mobility issues. Happy Valley pediatricians and other pediatricians throughout the country most commonly see hip dysplasia cases in the [...]
Taking your kids to North Phoenix pediatricians for their immunizations can be an incredibly nerve-racking experience for both parent and child. As a parent, however, it is important that you put your own emotions aside, focusing instead on calming your anxious and fearful child. The following is a list of tips, sorted by age group, for you to consider when taking your child to pediatricians [...]
When a child comes down with an illness, the immediate reaction of parents, schools and daycare providers is to keep them home so as to prevent spreading germs to others. While the decision to keep a child home sick is normally pretty easy, it is often difficult for parents to decide when their child is healthy enough to return to school. The amount of time [...]
It is extremely important for babies and toddlers to receive well child check ups multiple times a year, totaling a minimum of 11 visits within the first two years of life. Following your child’s second birthday, you can then reduce the number of well child check ups to once per year. During these visits, pediatricians in Phoenix AZ will check such things as height, weight [...]
“Going outside with wet hair, bare feet or when it’s cold will get you sick” Colds and flus are caused by viruses passed to one another via nasal secretions or sputum. It has nothing to do with wet hair or bare feet. However, more people get respiratory illnesses in the winter. Most studies show that exposure to cold doesn’t stress the immune system enough [...]
