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• posted: Jan. 04, 2022
• UTI,  Urinary Tract Infections

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2021
• Constipation

It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have irregular bowel movements as their Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2021
• Food Poisoning

Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing with vomiting or diarrhea, food Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2021
• Behavioral Health

If you have concerns about your child's behavioral health in Marion, VA, contact the team at Royal Oaks Pediatrics, and Abingdon, VA. Dr. Anita Henley, Dr. Leesa Lawrence, Dr. Tara Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2021
• Prediabetes

Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes used to be Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2021
• Concussion

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head. Since concussions can be serious, it’s important that you’re able to recognize Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2021
• Bike Safety

Just like responsible parents, our pediatricians are interested in keeping your children well – this includes helping your kids stay safe while riding their bikes.  The National Safety Council reports Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2021
• Potty Training

Potty training is a big moment for your child and is something that may challenge them in many ways. Unfortunately, many young ones do struggle during this process and may Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2021
• Cleft Lips,  Cleft Palate

The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2021
• HFMD,  Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2021
• Sports Physicals,  school physicals,  Growth Plates,  Stress

Royal Oak Pediatric Associates provides school and sports physicals in Marion, and Abingdon, VA, for your children. Physicals and wellness visits by Dr. Anita Henley, Dr. Tara Etter, and nurse practitioners, Read More

• posted: Aug. 12, 2021
• Cradle Cap,  Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2021
• Glasses,  Vision Screenings

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2021
• Vitamin D,  Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2021
• Heat Stroke,  Heat Exhaustion

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2021
• Urinary Incontinence,  Enuresis

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read More