I’m just going to put it out there.
I absolutely adore our pediatrician.
But as much as I respect and appreciate him, he can’t do it all alone.
If you have questions about breastfeeding, talk with your pediatrician about connecting with a certified lactation consultant.
One in four school-age children wear glasses or need some kind of corrective eye wear.
said in a press release, on the AOA’s site.
“If a child isn’t functioning well visually, it can impact his or her performance in school.
The association recommends all children receive an annual in-person eye exam.
If the sweating is normal
Have you ever noticed that little kids are always sweaty?
Surprisingly, many children suffer from excessive sweating, and the diagnosis is often overlooked.
About2.1 percent ofAmerican children (over one million kids) experience excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis.
Because of this, treatment can significantly increase quality of life.
The sooner you bring the issue to your doctor, the sooner your child can start feeling better.
Some days corn is okay, others, it’s not.
No two foods can be touching each other.
Oh, and of course green vegetables are unacceptable.
“The common advice is ‘He’ll grow out of it!’
but studies show that’s not often the case.
If you are concerned, a referral to a feeding specialist could help.
Pediatricians are trained in recognizing behavioral issues, but treating them is another story.
“Often times, they will refer patients to a developmental pediatrician or psychiatrist.”
Just bringing up the subject to parents can be tricky.
That is why pediatricians need a dedicated team to assist them.
“I do think that most doctors do not learn enough about nutrition in medical school.
Early signs of autism
Pediatricians are masters at detecting autism.
However, autism can sometimes be misdiagnosed, and that leads to a lack or delay in treatment.
A recent study found that many children with autism were being misdiagnosed as having ADHD, instead.
“Three years is a significant amount of time for the kids to not be receiving therapy.”
However, the diagnosis wires can get crossed here as well.
Some children who are simply a tad immature for their age can wind up with an ADHD diagnosis.
Oftentimes it’s the youngest children in the daycare or school receiving the ADHD diagnoses.
“Teachers and medical practitioners need to take that into account when evaluating whether children have ADHD.”
There may also be some situational factors at play.
But here’s another condition masquerading as an attention problem.
A child’s behavior after experiencing trauma can mimic ADHD signs and symptoms.
Too often children who have suffered trauma are diagnosed with and medicated for an attention disorder.
The first issue is that it’s hard to detect and address trauma in such a short window.
Pediatricians are short on time these days.
Equally important, pediatric PAs must know how to best relate with worried and curious parents and caregivers.
We complement physicians and allow children to have greater access to quality medical care.”
Pediatricians need us parents to step up and own our roles as important members of the medical team.
