3 Main Types of Insect Bites Spider bites These are the largest type of bite, often creating a large, raised, circular area with a visible pinpoint bite mark in the middle. They can grow in size and redness for several days, and tend to be quite painful. They can number from just one to 5 […]
Treating Insect Bites
What To Do When Treating Insect Bites Most insect bites are harmless in the long run. There is usually no reason to see a doctor to identify what type of bites they may be, because the treatment is all the same: minimize itching and prevent infection. A doctor usually wouldn’t be able to determine what […]
Plugged Milk Ducts
Plugged Milk Ducts Sometimes a milk duct leading from the milk-making cells to the nipple gets plugged, resulting in a tender lump beneath the areola. There may also be a wedge-shaped area of redness extending from the lump back towards the wall of the chest. Unlike mastitis, the pain comes and goes with a plugged […]
Refusing to Walk
Refusing to Walk If your baby is previously a normal walker suddenly refuses to walk, report this to your baby’s doctor. Take notes based on the following: Can you recall anything that may have triggered the refusal to walk, such as an injury or scare after a recent fall? Record details of the day’s activities […]