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Why Is My Child Not Growing? A Practical Guide for Parents
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Parents often worry: “My child is not growing.” Growth is one of the best overall indicators of a child’s health — but not all “small” children have a medical problem. This guide explains: When growth patterns are normal When growth is concerning …
Vomiting in Toddlers (1–4 Years): Common Causes, Dehydration Signs, Red Flags
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Vomiting in toddlers is very common. Most of the time it is caused by a short viral illness and improves within 1–2 days. The biggest risks are dehydration and missing the smaller number of cases that need urgent care. Step 1: Red flags (go to …
Vomiting in the Newborn (0–28 Days): What’s Normal vs Urgent
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Vomiting in a newborn can be frightening. Many babies spit up — and most of the time it’s not dangerous. But in the first month of life, some types of vomiting need urgent medical assessment. This guide will help you recognize: What is likely normal …
Vomiting in Older Children: Common Causes, When to Worry, and What to Do
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Vomiting in older children is still often caused by a virus, but as kids get older the list of causes becomes broader. The key is identifying red flags and treating dehydration early. Step 1: Red flags (Emergency now) Seek urgent care if vomiting …
My Child Pockets Food and Refuses to Eat: What It Means and What to Do
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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“Pocketing” means holding food in the cheeks or mouth instead of chewing and swallowing. Some children also refuse meals or eat very slowly. This can be frustrating — and sometimes it can signal a medical issue. Step 1: Red flags (seek urgent …
My Child Feels Food Stuck in the Middle of the Chest: What It Means and What to Do
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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When a child says food is “stuck in the chest,” parents often think it must be choking. But many children are actually describing esophageal swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) — a problem in the tube from the mouth to the stomach. Most cases are not …
My Child Can’t Swallow After a Hard Food Incident: Is This an Emergency?
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Sometimes a child swallows a bite of meat, bread, or another solid food and suddenly says it’s stuck — or they cannot swallow afterward. This can be a food bolus impaction (food stuck in the esophagus) or another swallowed object. This post explains …
Blood in Stool in Children (Newborn to Teens): Causes, Red Flags, What to Do
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Seeing blood in your child’s stool is alarming — but many causes are treatable and not dangerous. The key is figuring out: How much blood What it looks like Your child’s age Whether there are red flags This guide covers the most common causes by age …
Abdominal Pain in Toddlers and Older Children: A Practical Parent Guide
Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Blogs
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Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons children visit a doctor. The good news: most abdominal pain in kids is not dangerous. The challenging part is knowing when it is serious and what to do in the moment. This guide helps parents …
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in Blogs
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune-mediated disease of the esophagus. It commonly affects children and is often associated with atopic conditions such as asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies. The key is recognizing …