Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog

For adults who remember September 11, 2001, the date may bring back unusually vivid memories: where they were, who told them and how it felt…

Every generation of children develops language that makes adults pause. Previous generations had “groovy,” “rad,”, “wicked”,  “talk to the hand” and “all that.” Today’s children…

Healthy Aging Month is often associated with the needs of older adults, but many of the foundations for lifelong health are established much earlier. Childhood…

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an opportunity to improve understanding of a condition that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States. For families…

When a child is struggling emotionally, parents often recognize that something has changed before they understand why. Their child may seem unusually quiet, irritable, exhausted…

A childhood cancer diagnosis can change a family’s life in an instant. Parents are suddenly learning unfamiliar medical language, meeting pediatric cancer specialists and making…

Children frequently experience stomachaches, nausea or changes in appetite. In most cases, these symptoms are not caused by gastroparesis. When symptoms are persistent, interfere with…

Spinal muscular atrophy, commonly called SMA, is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition. It primarily affects the motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. As these…

A persistent rash can affect much more than a child’s skin. Psoriasis may cause itching, discomfort and disrupted sleep, while visible patches can affect confidence,…