At first, Tyler developed red patches and raised spots that turned purple and looked like bruises all over his legs and buttocks. Then he complained that his stomach and knees hurt. When his parents took him to the doctor to find out what was wrong, the doctor said that Tyler …
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Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis)
Jumper’s knee — also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendinopathy — is an inflammation or injury of the patellar tendon, the cord-like tissue that joins the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone). Jumper’s knee is an overuse injury (when repeated movements cause tissue damage or irritation to a …
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
It may begin with a swollen knuckle, a spiking fever, or an unexplained rash. But no matter what symptoms appear, hearing the word “arthritis” in a diagnosis for your child can be unexpected and confusing. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, meaning that the joints get swollen, warm, and …
Living With Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly work against the body’s own tissues. It can be hard to diagnose because it can affect almost any organ in the body, and its symptoms — including joint pain, fatigue, muscle pain, rash, mouth ulcers, and hair loss — …
A Cold or Allergies: Which Is It?
My son has been sneezing for the past few weeks and blows his nose constantly. How can I tell if he has allergies or just a lingering cold? – Michelle Seasonal allergies and the common cold can be so much alike that it’s sometimes hard to tell the two apart. …
All About Allergies
Dust, cats, peanuts, cockroaches. An odd grouping, but one with a common thread — people can be allergic to them. Allergies are a major cause of illness in the United States. Up to 50 million Americans, including millions of kids, have some type of allergy. In fact, allergies lead to about 2 …
Allergy Shots
Many kids have allergies — in fact, they’re the most common cause of chronic nasal congestion in children. Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) can be an effective treatment for certain allergies. Here are the basics on allergy shots and how to help a child deal with them. Why Allergy Shots Are Used An …
Can Kids Get Allergies All Year?
My son has been congested for what seems like months now. He sometimes has a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes, too. Could this be allergies? – Fiona If the seasons have changed and your son has continued to have allergy symptoms, it’s possible that he has perennial (year-round) allergies, …
Celiac Disease
About Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten. Gluten is the general name of the proteins found in wheat, rye, and barley and other grains derived from them. In kids with celiac disease, gluten damages villi, the finger-like projections in the small intestine …
Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
My daughter has asthma and I’m worried that her younger brother might develop it, too. He has seasonal allergies and I’ve heard that allergies can cause asthma. Is this true? – Elisha No, allergies do not cause a person to develop asthma. But these two conditions are related, so it’s …