Nikki’s mother brought her to the office because of a number of issues that had been going on for awhile. Her mom states that Nikki has an endless abundance of energy…that is, until a couple of weeks ago. The young lady is 12 years old and usually an active sixth grader—a real “go-getter” according […]
Read More →Dear Dr. Theriot, A few nights ago, my son had a really bad stomach ache. I was worried that it was his appendix, but he was better the next morning. I almost took him to the emergency room, but I’m glad I didn’t overreact. For the future, what exactly is appendicitis, and when should […]
Read More →Mrs. White made an appointment for Kacie, her happy and thriving 3 month old daughter. According to mom, Kacie spits up, or vomits, “every ounce of formula” she seems to take in. Like clockwork, Kacie vigorously eats every 3-4 hours, polishing off every drop of formula in her bottle. After her tummy is full, […]
Read More →If I’ve ever learned anything about life over the past few years, one thing is certain–never assume a thing. Mrs. X brought her four year old into the office because of a recurrent problem with pinworms. The first episode occurred while on vacation. It seems that her son woke up out of a sound […]
Read More →Dear Dr. Theriot: My husband and I have a two year old daughter. When she was born, she received the hepatitis vaccine. I remember that it was three shots. I was told that she would be protected for life against hepatitis. We are going to Mexico this spring and a friend, who is a […]
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