Best Vermont Pediatricians

Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Despite its name, it has nothing at all to do with worms. Fungal infection may appear on the skin, nails, hands, feet, or scalp. Both adults and children can be affected, but it occurs most commonly in children. Fungal infection of the feet is sometimes called Athlete's Foot.

Overweight
Being overweight or obese means your weight is above an ideal weight range. Excess weight creates increased risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and other serious illnesses like diabetes. One tool used to estimate ideal and overweight ranges is called the body mass index (BMI). This scale determines weight ranges based on height. BMI levels include: Ideal weight range: 18.5-24.9Overweight: 25.0-29.9Obese: 30.0 or aboveMorbid obesity: 40 or above (35 and above with current health condition like diabetes or high blood pressure) There are slightly different categories for teens and children.

Nosebleed
Nosebleed refers to blood flowing from the nose or nasal passage. There are two types of nosebleeds: Anterior nosebleed-blood coming from the front of the nose, usually the semi-rigid walls that separate the two nostrils. This is the most common type of nosebleed.Posterior nosebleed-bleeding starts deep within the nose. It is often more difficult to treat and more severe than an anterior nosebleed.

Malaria
Malaria is a disease passed through the blood. It is caused by a parasite. The parasite is typically passed to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Seasonal Influenza
The flu (also called influenza) is an infection. It affects the respiratory system. It can cause mild to severe illness, and sometimes it can lead to death.

Common Cold
The common cold is an infection that can irritate your upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).



Seasonal Allergy
Allergic rhinitis refers to a group of symptoms-such as a runny or itchy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing-that result from inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. A common, but inaccurate, name for this condition is hay fever. It is estimated that 40-50 million people in the United States develop allergic rhinitis during their lifetime. Allergic rhinitis precedes the onset of Asthma-Adult in over 50% of cases so seeing a doctor as early as possible is recommended.

Migraine
Headache refers to head pain (cephalgia). There are several different types of headache, including: TensionMigraineClusterSinusPseudomotor cerebri

While the precise cause of many headaches remains unknown, several theories exist. The causes of a headache vary depending on the type of headache.

Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) is an infection caused by the same virus that causes Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus). Even decades after you've recovered from chickenpox, inactive copies of the varicella-zoster virus live within your nerves. If these viruses become reactivated, then you develop shingles.

Seizure-Child
A Seizure Disorder is a change in behavior that is caused by sudden, abnormal, and excessive electrical activity in the brain. A neonatal seizure occurs in newborn babies.