The “musical learning watch” is marketed to children as young as three-years-old, for learning “core” skills such as telling time, counting, and “daily activities”. A compartment in the back contains a button or coin cell battery. These batteries are small, shiny, and very appealing to children. Button...
April 19, 2023 is WORLD IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) DAY! IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder. IBS is not life-threatening but it causes bothersome, embarrassing and debilitating symptoms: A: abdominal pain B: bloating C: constipation D: diarrhea IBS affects how contents move through the intestines, and how the brain interprets sensations that...
April is IBS Awareness Month How Common is IBS in Children? 6-14% of the adolescent in the U.S. have IBS. IBS is the most common cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children. What are the Symptoms of IBS in Children? Abdominal pain or discomfort and changes in bowel habits To meet...
A friend recently called me saying her child was complaining that his butt hurt. This might sound funny but as a pediatric gastroenterologist, I take this complaint very seriously. The child was quickly seen and was found to have a “bump” near his bottom opening...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has placed a warning about the dangers of high-powered magnetic balls and cubes. The CPSC has announced a mandatory recall of 10 million Zen and Neoballs magnets due to an ingestion hazard and risk of death. High-powered magnets are a...
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