Long Beach Women’s & Children’s Medical Clinic
Opening Hours : Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Contact : (562) 624-1111
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents and usually occurs during growth spurts.
Night Terror is a sleep disruption similar to a nightmare, but with a far more dramatic presentation.
Prickly Heat also called miliaria, is a rash that can develop after a person sweats far more than usual and sweat glands become blocked.
Roseola is a viral illness in young kids, most commonly affecting those between the ages of 6 months and 2 years old. It is usually marked by several days of high fever, followed by a distinctive rash just as the fever breaks. To see some picture examples click here.
Breath-holding Spells occur when willful toddlers hold their breath until they turn blue in the face.
Diaper dermatitis is a rash anywhere in the groin region or gluteal folds of the buttocks which may become infected with bacteria or yeast.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes infection of the lungs and breathing passages and is a major cause of respiratory illness in young children.
Otitis media or “ear infection” is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear.
Viral Exanthem or Viral Syndrome: Viral means that the rash or eruption is a symptom of an infection due to a virus. An exanthem is a rash or eruption on the skin.
Scabies is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS skin infestation caused by the itch mite. To see some picture examples click here.
Constipation is often characterized by infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools.
Gastroenteritis is a syndrome of vomiting and diarrhea that may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
Eczema is an overactive response by the body’s immune system to an irritant resulting in skin inflammation.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a noninfectious skin condition that is very common in infants sometimes called “Cradle Cap,” usually beginning in the first weeks of life and slowly disappearing over a period of weeks or months. To see some picture examples click here.
Jaundice a common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, which lead to the lungs.
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) or “The Common Cold” is an infectious process of any of the components of the upper airway i.e. the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx.
health record is created any time you see a health professional such as a doctor, nurse, dentist, chiropractor, or psychiatrist. You could find the following in your health record:
Many more people than you would ever want, including people outside the health care industry.
Yes.
The Amended HIPAA Privacy Rule states only that you must receive a Privacy Notice telling you how your personal health information will be used and disclosed. Section 164.520(c) (2) (i) (A).
Privacy Notices are often mistaken for consent forms, but they are simply notices telling you what will happen to your medical records.