ARTHRITIS Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break…
ASTHMA Watching your child struggle to breathe is gut wrenching for any parent. While asthma isn’t curable, it’s certainly manageable Asthma is one of most common chronic diseases. Dr. Sakshi Goyal (Pediatricians) is expert in diagnosing asthma in children and finding just the right treatment. Whether your child has already been diagnosed or if you suspect your child has asthma,…
FEVER Fever remains the most common concern prompting parents to present their child to the emergency department. Fever has traditionally been defined as a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38 C. Temperatures measured at other body sites are usually lower. The threshold for defining a fever does vary significantly among different individuals since body temperatures can vary by as…
NUTRITION Proper nutrition is a critical part of keeping your children healthy, but many parents may find that there is nearly a dizzying array of food options for kids. Knowing what to feed, when to feed it, and what size portions to provide your child can be challenging. A healthy child is a happy child, and nutrition can be the…