Patient Education

A picky eater refuses certain foods. He won’t try new foods. Vegetables and meats are the most common ones. You are not concerned about how much he eats or his appetite.

Your child is gaining weight too fast or: Your child looks chubby or fat or: Your child doesn’t like sports because his weight makes it hard keep up or: Your child is getting teased about his weight.

A bacterial infection of the lungs.

Currently 10% of 2 to 5 year old children in the U.S. are overweight. The main cause is over-eating. Overeating means eating more calories daily than are needed for normal growth and activity.

Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.

Injuries to the lips and mouth. Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate)