This past weekend, Dr. Bee and Dr. Julie were at the Mistletoe Market event in Eatonton, Georgia, helpig out at the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative's medical booth! We helped check lots of people for hypetension, diabetes, and other diseases that might otherwise go unnoticed. If you see happen to see a health booth at your local holiday event, PLEASE stop by! These booths give you great FREE health information, and give pre-medical and medical students practical experience serving real patients!
We’ve had a recent outbreak of mononucleosis in local schools, so Dr. Bee's here to explain what parents and teens need to know! Learn how this common viral infection spreads, what symptoms to watch for, how it’s diagnosed, and how long recovery can take. Dr. Bee also covers which medications to avoid and what life-threating complications can occur, how to prevent spreading mono, and when it’s time to see your doctor.
We get some complaints repeatedly, one of the most common being a healthy child with a lump in the neck. Is it cancer? Or is it something more benign? How do you tell the difference? Today Dr. Bee explains all with a new segment called Common Complaints! And don't miss the amazingly bad singing talents of Dr. Bee himself in the theme music!
We went house hunting in Greenville NC this weekend, and given that we're about to be first-time grandparents, we thought a lot about household safety with babies and toddlers. So in today's video, we take you along as we eat some good barbecue, dance in garages and get lost in big overgrown yards, all the while discussing common household dangers and how to avoid them.
Last time we discussed swallowed foreign objects, today it's INHALED items. Do you know what to do - and NOT do - in an emergency choking situation? What if your child was choking, but now seems fine? Dr. Bee breaks down the types and signs of choking, and what to do for prevent a bad outcome for your child.
Pop quiz! What do you do if your child swallows a coin? Should you take them to the doctor, go to the ER, or just ignore it? Today, in his most ambitious video yet, Dr. Bee explains what you should do if your child swallows a coin, a battery, magnets, or any other item!
Today we'll discuss all things Influenza, and how to keep your child and family safe during this year's flu season. Learn the signs of flu, and how we diagnose, treat, and prevent flu symptoms.
Ok so maybe more like 100 seconds... but here's a super FAST summary on how to tell the difference between a simple cold and influenza ("The Flu") and what you should do for each!
You know all about brown recluse bites in children from episode 61, but what about black widows? Are they more dangerous? What should you watch out for and how are the bites managed? Don't panic if you child is bitten - arm yourself with knowledge from today's video!
Dr. Bee's overview of the ins and outs (mostly outs) of diarrhea and dehydration in kids. How do we define diarrhea? What are the causes? What works, what doesn't, and what should you avoid when dealing with diarrhea in children? Look no further than today's talk!
We see a LOT of vomiting during the late summer months, when kids are just getting back to school. Most of the time, these cases are due to simple viral gut infections. What can you do to keep your little vomiter hydrated? What are the signs of dehydration? When should you call the doctor or head to the ER? All this and more in today's discussion of vomiting and dehydration!
So your child may have gotten chewed on by a brown recluse, also known as the violin or fiddleback spider! What should you do?! What does the bite look like and does it need to be seen by a doctor?! Don't panic! Dr. Bee is here with all the info you need to handle this situation like a pro!
Ecezma or atopic dermatitis causes itching, rashing and scaliness of the skin, and is a type of allergic disease. While it can cause quite a bit of discomfort, YOU can make it better by following the tips in this video! Dr. Bee breaks down the cause, symptoms, signs and treatment of eczema, to help you manage this at home.
Today we're starting a new segment on The Buzz - Medical Mysteries! - where we'll be discussing some of the trickier cases that come through the office. Today's mystery is a newborn with an unusual skin rash. Is it an infection? Eczema? Or something else? Play along and see if you can figure out the final diagnosis!
Warning: Do not watch if you get itchy easily! School is back in session, so what will you do if your child comes home with an itchy, lice infested scalp? Would you recognize lice and their eggs, and know what to do next? Dr. Bee covers everything you need to know to diagnose and treat lice at home, without having to make an appointment! Check it out!
It’s tick season! What will you do if your child gets bit by a tick, and develops a fever, rash or joint pain? Would you recognize a deer tick if you see one? If left untreated, lyme disease can cause serious heart, joint and brain issues. Dr. Bee covers everything you need to know about lyme disease to keep your family safe and healthy!
The yearly influenza shot helps keep your child from getting a bad case of the flu, and we recommend it for all eligible kids 6 months and up. Today, Dr. Bee gets his flu shot from family practice resident, Dr. Mohamed Mulaffer of the Medical College of Georgia. Will Dr. Bee get a sticker and lollipop? Watch to find out!
Diagnose and treat pinworms YOURSELF at home, with this handy guide! Yes, pinworms may be a gross subject, but somebody's got to do it! How does a child get pinworms? What are the symptoms? Since school is back in session, we'll probably see some pinworms in the next few weeks. Why IS that? Watch today's video and learn the answers! And please remember to subscribe and share this video!
Today Dr. Bee covers tinea corporis, or ringworm of the body. This disease is a Great Mimicker - it can look like a lot of other diseases, which sometimes makes it difficult (and fun) to diagnose. Learn what a classic tinea lesion looks like, and how you can manage it at home with over-the-counter medicines.
One of every pediatrician's favorite diseases, roseola causes a predictable sequence of fever and rash. Learn how to recongnize this pattern to diagnose roseola at home and save yourself that copay!