Lymphadenitis
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Lymphadenitis, a localized infection of lymph glands, is a common reason for hospital admission in pediatric patients. The cells in lymph glands typically proliferate in the…
Hypertension
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Although hypertension is a relatively uncommon disorder in pediatrics, its identified incidence is increasing, likely related to both heightened clinician awareness of the problem and increasing…
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding produces alarm and anxiety in parents and physicians. Most causes of GI bleeding do not result in significant blood loss, and many cases…
Irritability and Intractable Crying
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Irritability and intractable crying may be the presenting complaint for a wide range of medical problems in infants and children, some of which are potentially serious….
Hypoglycemia
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Normal plasma glucose is maintained by the complex interaction of hormones that regulate the production and utilization of glucose. Glucose is produced from the breakdown…
Failure to Thrive
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Failure to thrive (FTT) is among the most challenging diagnostic entities facing pediatric hospitalists. The interaction of psychosocial, behavioral, and physiologic factors can be tremendously complex….
Chest Pain
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Chest pain is a common symptom in pediatrics. It often causes significant anxiety and concern for patients and families. Although cardiac etiologies are often the principal…
