The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Leg InjuryCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)
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Leg Pain - Attention-Getting TypeCategory: Arm or Leg Symptoms
Information and guidance on leg pain in children.
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Leg Pain - Muscle CrampsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Leg muscle cramps from sports or hard work (muscle overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle spasms or heat cramps.
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Leg Pain - Muscle StrainCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Leg muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome.
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Leg Pain - SymptomCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Pain in the legs. Includes hip, knee, ankle and toe joints. Includes minor muscle strain from hard work or sports (overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens: Information for ParentsCategory: adolescents
It is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens to remember that each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings. “Coming out” is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging, and sharing one’s gender identity or sexual orientation
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Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)—Child Care and SchoolsCategory: infectious_diseases
Yes, at the end of the program or school day.
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Lice - HeadCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Head lice is a scalp infection with tiny gray bugs (lice). Lice lay many white eggs (nits) in the hair.
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