Constipation: Everything You Need to Know
Constipation occurs when stools are difficult to pass. Some people are overly concerned with the frequency of their bowel movements because they have been...
Analyzing Your Child’s Stomach Pain
Pinpoint the LocationOne of the most serious causes of stomach pain in children is appendicitis. While you can usually wait to see how other...
Ouch: Looking Into Pain in Children and Teens
By Lorie A. ParchThough it's bad enough that so many adults endure daily discomfort, there's now solid evidence that more children and adolescents suffer...
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by infection with the shigella bacterium. Every year, about 14,000 cases of shigellosis are reported in...