Physical Exam for Temper Tantrums
During a physical exam for temper tantrums, the doctor looks for signs of health problems that can contribute to a child's problem behavior. These can include hearing problems, allergies, or recurrent ear infections. A child who is frustrated, tired, doesn't feel well, or is uncomfortable is often more prone to having temper tantrums.
The doctor will also assess your child's developmental and physical growth. This information can help your doctor identify any possible developmental delays that may in part cause temper tantrums. Further testing may be recommended by behavioral or developmental specialists.
U.S. Children's Medical Needs, by the Numbers
Racing champ Jeff Gordon's focus on children's health comes at a crucial time. The number of U.S. children with chronic health conditions has risen dramatically in the past four decades, according to a study published last June in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Some of the study's findings: Of 80 million children in America, about 8% (6.5 million) have chronic conditions that interfere with regular daily activity, says study author James M. Perrin, MD, professor of pediatrics...
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