Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.

Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

Acne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.

A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.

An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.

Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.