When Your Child Has Breath Holding Spells

During a breath-holding spell, your child holds his or her breath for a while before briefly losing consciousness. Breath-holding spells often happen after a trauma or an emotional upset. They occur most often in children under age 3. Breath-holding spells can be scary for both parents and children. But they are not usually a serious problem. And they often stop by the time your child is 5 or 6 years old.

When Your Child Has Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are common in children. They usually aren't a sign of a serious problem. You can treat most nosebleeds at home. And you can take steps to help your child prevent them.

When Your Child Has Phimosis

Your child has been diagnosed with phimosis. This is a condition in which your child's foreskin doesn't move over the head of the penis the way it should.

When Your Child Has “Growing Pains”

Your child has been waking up in the middle of the night with leg pain. These "growing pains" are common and normal in children. They typically occur in children between the ages of 3 and 5 and again just before adolescence, around the age of 8 to 12. There are things you can do to help your child feel better when they have growing pains.

When Your Child Has Fifth Disease

Fifth disease is a viral infection that is common in children. Fifth disease is also known as slapped cheek disease. This is due to the bright red facial rash that is one of the signs of the infection. Fifth disease usually goes away on its own with no lasting problems.