2020

Tips For Recovering From A Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Getting a gastric sleeve is never an easy decision but, if you have decided to take this step in your weight loss journey, then there is a lot you need to know. This knowledge will help you with your recovery. Taking care of yourself once the surgery is over is often just as important as getting through the surgery. Here is what you should do once your doctor says you can leave the hospital.

What to Do if Your Baby Has a Fever

When your baby has a fever it can cause you to panic, especially if you are a first-time mother or father. However, there are some instances where there is no need to be too alarmed and there are others where you definitely should be. Let's take a look at each so you can know when to call a baby doctor, and when you can handle things on your own. Confirming the Fever

Difficult Zoom School? Signs Your Child Needs An ADHD Evaluation

Nation-wide online school has many parents and kids pulling their hair out in frustration. Sitting in front of a computer screen for hours at a time is hard for anyone and children are no exception. But if your child seems to be having an exceptionally difficult time, they could be struggling with ADHD. According to a parent survey performed in 2016, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects about 9.4% of children in the US.

Is Your Child Heading Back To School? How To Keep Them Healthy And Safe During The Pandemic

If you have a child going back to school after closures, you want to make sure they're healthy and safe. There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. But, with the right safety measures, you can help your child prepare for their safe return to school. Here are four tips that will help you get your child prepared to go back to class.  Teach Proper Hygiene If your child is like most, they don't spend nearly enough time on hand washing.

GERD Treatment Questions: Why Do You Need An EGD?

If you're having treatment for GERD, then your doctor will probably have started you on medication to see if they can control or fix the problem. They may also have recommended some lifestyle changes to try to reduce the amount of acid reflux you have. In some cases, doctors also recommend that GERD patients have an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Here, your doctor puts a small camera down your throat so that they can take a closer look at your esophagus and stomach.