Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

Acne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.

A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.

An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.

Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.

You are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.

Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.

Arm muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome

Pain in the arm (shoulder to fingers). Includes shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints. Includes minor muscle strains from hard work or sports (overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury

Your child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.

Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes